GEOL 530 - Remote Sensing

Description:
Principles of acquisition, analysis, and use of remotely sensed data (LANDSAT, SPOT, Ikonos, etc.). Applied experience using image-processing software. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. GEOG 430, 530, and GEOL 430 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GEOG 410 or GEOL 210.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Recognize theory and concepts regarding data acquisition from airborne and space-based remote sensing platforms.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and EMR interactions with Earth’s atmosphere and surface.
Acquire, analyze, and visually present a variety of remotely sensed imagery.
Apply image interpretation and processing techniques such as image enhancement, corrections, spectral signature analyses, ratios, filters, spatial statistics, and classifications.
Evaluate methods and analyses of remotely sensed data as they are applied to a variety of biophysical and social problems.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/1/2001

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Spring Locations: Ellensburg