Introduction
This unit introduces you to theoretical and practical foundations of remote sensing. The unit starts with the physics of remote sensing including the concepts of electromagnetic energy and the interaction of energy with the atmosphere and the earth surface. We will cover the technical and practical characteristics of a range of satellite and airborne sensors. You will work with satellite images and image analysis tools in weekly computer practicals. Throughout the unit you will explore remote sensing research topics in the scientific literature that will prepare you for a research thesis. This unit is offered at the graduate level.
Summary
| Unit name | Environmental Remote Sensing A |
| Unit code | KGG542 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Professor Arko Lucieer |
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| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the theory of electromagnetic energy, sensor systems, and image processing to select and justify appropriate methods for Earth observation problems
- Apply remote sensing datasets, concepts, and techniques to solve real-world spatial problems.
- Apply image analysis software to display, query, process, and manipulate remote sensing imagery, and extract relevant information.
- Communicate perspectives and knowledge in remote sensing and spatial sciences to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, oral, cartographic, and other visual means.
- Critically evaluate remote sensing datasets, analytical workflows, and results to identify limitations and propose improvements in the context of professional spatial problem-solving.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly pre-recorded video content that needs to be reviewed before each seminar. Weekly one-hour on-campus seminar focusing on practical demonstrations and Q&A. One weekly 3-hr practical. Seminars and practical introductions will be recorded and made available on MyLO. |
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| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Foundations of image interpretation (15%)|Assessment Task 2: Applied remote sensing techniques (35%)|Assessment Task 3: remote sensing case study (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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| Recommended | We will be using chapters from the Earth Observation Australia (EOA) texbooks: https://www.eoa.org.au/earth-observation-textbooks We will also refer to other readings in the weekly MyLO pages. |
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