Remote Sensing II
| Title | Τηλεπισκόπηση ΙΙ / Remote Sensing II |
| Code | 07YB041 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Rural and Surveying Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Antonios Mouratidis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600025760 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Agronómōn kai Topográfōn Mīchanikṓn (2025-sīmera)
Registered students: 66
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | Core Courses | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Class ID | 600267830
|
Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600267830
- eLearning:
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic theoretical and applied knowledge related to microwave remote sensing science.
Knowledge and understanding of radar remote sensing sensors and platforms characteristics.
Understanding essential active RS image processing workflows.
Learning Outcomes
Acquire theoretical and practical knowledge about microwave remote sensing. Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of microwave imaging platforms and systems. Learning basic methods of processing satellite radar data.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to Microwave Remote Sensing. Fundamental characteristics of radar systems. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology and platforms
SAR image generation and geometry. SAR data calibration and (pre)processing. SAR interaction with natural and artificial surfaces. Fundamentals of SAR interferometry (InSAR). Advanced InSAR techniques. SAR polarimetry. SAR applications. SAR applications. SAR synergies with other remote sensing systems and geospatial technologies. Other active and passive radar systems and microwave remote sensing measurements.
Keywords
RADAR, SAR, Microwave, interferometry, Polarimetry, Active sensors
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
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
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
The course is taught through lectures and slideshows using computers and projectors in the classroom and computer laboratories of the department. The course and the practical training is supported by the extensive use of e-learning of the AUTh.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 26 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 13 | ||||
| Interactive Teaching in Information Center | 26 | ✓ | |||
| Project | 30 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 18 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 152 |
Student Assessment
Description
Submission of weekly activities/exercises in the theoretical and practical part. Written examination in the theory lectures, writing in the form of a technical booklet of all exercises.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
ΤΗΛΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΗΣΗ - ΦΩΤΟΕΡΜΗΝΕΙΑ ΣΤΙΣ ΓΕΩΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΕΣ, Αστάρας Θεόδωρος, 2η έκδοση, 2011, Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 12992734
Additional bibliography for study
ESA Radar Courses: https://earth.esa.int/eogateway/missions/ers/radar-courses
ESA introduction to radar remote sensing “Echoes in Space”: https://eo-college.org/courses/echoes-in-space/#learndash-course-content
Last Update
20-02-2025
