Satellite Meteorology and Climatology

Course Information
TitleΔορυφορική Μετεωρολογία και Κλιματολογία / Satellite Meteorology and Climatology
CodeNGMCM204Y
FacultySciences
SchoolGeology
Cycle / Level2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600025538

Programme of Study: PMS METEŌROLOGIA, KLIMATOLOGIA KAI ATMOSFAIRIKO PERIVALLON 2024-2029

Registered students: 11
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSCompulsory Course214
Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
Weekly Hours3
Total Hours39
Class ID
600281683
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Solar Radiation, Dynamic and Synoptic Meteorology
Learning Outcomes
After completing all the course lectures the students will have the skills to: 1. Understand basic characteristics of the satellite remote sensing. 2. Understand the role of the physical processes involving in the remote sensing of the atmosphere with satellites. 3. Be able to interpret meteorological satellite images and data. 4. Know how to exploit satellite data in weather forecasting and estimating atmospheric variables. 5. Communicate an understanding of satellite remote sensing orally and graphically. Skills Objectives: 1. Awareness of the connections of satellite meteorology with other fileds og meteorology and climatology and to demonstrate satellite meteorology’s importance within these endeavors 2. To introduce students to new skills involved in the use of satellite data 3. Be able to explain ideas and results through written, graphical and oral of communication. 5. Qualified for conducting Research in meteorology, climatology and atmospheric science.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Principles of the satellite remote sensing: definitions and lows for the electromagnetic Energy,interaction of radiation with the earth system, satellite sensors, satellite types. Satellite image processing: fundamental image characteristics, radiometric and geometric correction, satellite image representation and interpretation, contrast enhancement, spatial enhancement. Fundamentals of Meteorological satellite images: image interpretation in different channels, channel combinations. Cloud analysis, cloud system analysis. Estimation of meteorological parameters and atmospheric composition: precipitation, wind, soundings.
Keywords
satellite meteorology, satellite climatology, satellite remote sensing, atmosphere, image processing
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
1) All class material is available in electronic form to all students 2) Use of satellite image processing Software.
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures80✓
Written assigments30✓
Exams15✓
Total125
Student Assessment
Description
Written exam with theory questions and problem solving (70%) and written assignment (30%)
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Καρτάλης Κ., Φείδας Χ. (2012) Αρχές και Εφαρμογές Δορυφορικής Τηλεπισκόπησης. Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, Θεσσαλονίκη.
Additional bibliography for study
Kidder S.Q., Vonder Haar T.H. (1995) Satellite Meteorology: An Introduction. Academic Press.
Last Update
23-06-2025