Remote Sensing for Landscape Studies
NGEA03
Course contents
This will teach you remote sensing, that is, the use of aerial photographs to collect information about landscapes and environment.
We will focus on how to analyze aerial photographs. By doing so, we can detect a wide range of features depending on the film emulsion used, e.g. black and white, normal colour and infra-red. The course covers the theoretical aspects of aerial photography. You will also have several opportunities to interpret and handle different types of non-digital image information from landscapes and environments in different parts of the world.
Real-world case scenarios
During the course, you will work with applied interpretation. You will be simulating a real working situation, which implies:
- planning and research
- mapping of different landscape elements & changes in vegetation cover over time
- field data collection
- accuracy determination of interpretation
You will also be trained in presenting your results in writing and verbally.
Apart from this, you will also study vegetation, climate, and remote sensing data for analysing the relationship between different landscape elements of a larger area by modelling. Results will be compared with different type of images. In the end of the course, digital image classification and handling is also introduced in the course.
Teaching
The theoretical material is presented in traditional lectures, but also during course elements where you have to collect, evaluate and present information by your self. You will be taught to critically review a number of publications based on relevant methods. Teaching consists of lectures, practical and field exercises, seminars and project work.
Litterature
Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation by Thomas M. Lillesand (Author), Ralp W. Kiefer, Jonathan W. Chipman
ISBN 0-471-15227-7
Course coordinator
Course facts NGEA03
Level: Basic
Credits: 15 ECTS
Period: Spring, period 2
Language of instruction: English
Prerequisites: General admission requirements and 60 credits natural science studies. 60 credits in geography, archaeology, urban planning and landscape planning are also valid as entry requirements. Furthermore English B, or the equivalent is required.
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