Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications

This online course, "Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications," offers a thorough exploration of how the Earth's surface is imaged from space or airborne vehicles. It is designed for individuals with no prior remote sensing knowledge, developing material to a depth comparable to a senior undergraduate course. The curriculum assumes a fundamental understanding of vector and matrix algebra and basic statistics, providing summaries and hand-worked examples to illustrate all important material for those needing a refresher.

The course covers the fundamental nature of remote sensing, including various platforms and sensor types used for data acquisition. It provides an in-depth treatment of computational algorithms employed in image understanding, ranging from the earliest historically important techniques to more recent approaches based on deep learning. The material is extensively illustrated by practical examples and commentary on how this technology is applied in real-world scenarios across diverse disciplines.

Participants will gain valuable insights into a critical geospatial technology. The course prepares individuals to confidently utilize remote sensing data and techniques within their own professional disciplines. Furthermore, it lays a solid foundation for those wishing to undertake more detailed and specialized studies in remote sensing and related topics, fostering a deeper understanding of Earth observation.