SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING
| Title | ΔΟΡΥΦΟΡΙΚΗ ΤΗΛΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΗΣΗ / SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING |
| Code | ΜΦΠ706 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Charikleia Meleti |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016939 |
Programme of Study: Environmental Physics
Registered students: 11
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600199688
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600199688
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of satellite remote sensing
Satisfactory theoretical background in the components of satellite remote sensing and their characteristics
Awareness of the satellite remote sensing issues in environment
Use of information technology to access and exploit satellite data
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Work autonomously
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to remote sensing, History, Fundamental physics, Satellite remote sensing, Αanalysis of satellite remote sensing components: Satellites (Basic concepts - Satellite Orbits - Characteristics - Types of Satellites) Sensors (Basic concepts - Wavelength ranges and principles of operation - Types and characteristics of Sensors) , Images (Types - Distortion - Restoration and rectification- Interpretation and analysis). Earth observation systems: Applications of satellite remote sensing in the environment with emphasis on air quality
Keywords
remote sensing, satellite, sensor, image, earth observation satellite
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ||||
| Laboratory Work | ✓ | ||||
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Student Assessment
Description
Public presentetion Homework with questions
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca/files/earthsciences/pdf/resource/tutor/fundam/pdf/fundamentals_e.pdf
Jensen J. R., Remote sensing of the environment: an earth resource perspective, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007.
Rees W. G., Physical principles of remote sensing, Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Last Update
19-05-2019
