Land Resource Management

Remote Sensing Application

Release Date: 2017-09-22

1.Basic Course Information

Course Code:151203
Course Name:Remote Sensing Application
Course Type:Specialty Course
Periods:48
Credits:3
Target Students:Land Resources Management Major
Assessment:Examination
Preparatory Courses:Cartography

2.Brief Course Introduction

Exploration of the techniques used to study the Earth's surface from a distance. Topics will include the collection, processing, quality assessment, and interpretation of aerial and satellite imagery.  Students will gain hands-on experience interpreting imagery and data gathered via a range of radiation types and sensors.  This tool will be applied to the study of erosion, vegetation cover, water issues, land usage, and regional planning.
The content includes chapters on:
 1. Demonstrating knowledge of the technological evolution of remote sensing and the electromagnetic spectrum.
 2. Explaining the uses, limitations, errors, and overall quality of remotely gathered data and imagery.
 3. Interpreting images and data acquired with a variety of remote sensing techniques.
 4. Applying remote sensing techniques to different fields/disciplines.