Digital Remote Sensing and GIS

Course contents

When taking this course you will learn about the use and aspects of digital remote sensing images. We deal with basic radiation and reflection theories and properties and the Corine land cover classification system. We also mix theoretical exercises in which we study scientific articles or technical papers, and practical hands-on exercises when we go through classification accuracy assessment. You will learn about:

• maximum likelihood classification techniques
• vegetation indices
• seasonal phenology
• annual time series and trends (vegetation change), as well as
• download and import web-available satellite data

The course will also train you in critical examination of scientific papers dealing with remote sensing techniques and applications.

Teaching methods

Teaching consists of lectures and practical exercises that you will submit to the teachers. The course ends with a written examination.