Active and passive remote sensing.
Physical concepts of remote sensing and electromagnetic spectrum.
Analysis and interpretation of remote sensing data.
Introduction to GIS, data types.
Spatial and territorial data management and analysis.
Analysis and interpretation of RS data in GIS.
Remote sensing and image interpretation / Thomas M. Lillesand, Ralph W. Kiefer, Jonathan W. Chipman
Kiefer, Ralph W ; Chipman, Johnathan W ; Lillesand, Thomas M Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons ; 2008
Lecture notes and slides.
Learning Objectives
Learning to use remote sensing data, also using GIS software.
Provide the knowledge to use the basic tools of the most common GIS software.
Prerequisites
basic geological and scientific skills
Teaching Methods
theoretical and practical lessons
Further information
Students will have to request to SIAF (https://www.siaf.unifi.it/vp-1275-arcgis-licenza-campus.html) the license to download ArcGIS software.
Type of Assessment
Draft and discussion of a final report
Course program
Introduction to Remote Sensing,electromagnetic waves and electromagnetic spectrum.
Ground based Remote sensing and satellite Remote sensing.
Active and passive remote sensing.
Coordinate systems.
Structure of GIS systems, types of data, creation of thematic maps.
Analysis of remote sensing data in GIS