spring 2015
FYS-3001 Earth observation from satellites - 10 ECTS

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  3. Earth observation from satellites

Application deadline

  • Applicants from the Nordic countries: 1 December for the spring semester and 1 June for the autumn semester.
  • Free-mover applicants from eligible regions/countries: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.

Type of course

The course is available as a singular course. The course is also available to exchange students and free-movers.

The course will only be taught if there are sufficiently many students. Please contact the student adviser as soon as possible if you are interested in following the course.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements are a Bachelor's degree in physics or similar education, including specialization in physics worth the equivalent of not less than 80 ECTS credits. Local admission , application code 9371 - singular course at Master's level.

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

FYS-3001 Earth observation for satellites 10 stp

Course content

The course teaches the physical foundation, concepts, and instrumentation associated with active and passive remote sensing. The course explains the physics related electromagnetic radiation and the interaction between radiation and matter, and explains the basic principles of radiometry, radar measurements, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging. Various applications of Earth observation data are discussed.

Recommended prerequisites

FYS-1002 Electromagnetism, FYS-2006 Signal processing, FYS-2007 Statistical signal theory

Objectives of the course

Knowledge - The student will be able to...

  • describe how electromagnetic (EM) radiation is generated
  • explain the propagation of EM waves and how they interact with matter through absorption, scattering and emission
  • recognize spectral signatures of gases and solid matter
  • describe radiation concepts and transfer
  • explain basic antenna theory
  • describe how a synthetic aperture radar works

Skills - The student will be able to...

  • interpret multi-spectral remote sensing images
  • interpret spectral signatures
  • interpret SAR images
  • identify artifacts created in the SAR imaging process

General expertise - The student will be able to...

  • understand the complete chain of processing involved the generation of remote sensing products; physics, the sensor, propagation effects, analysis aspects

Language of instruction and examination

The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.

Teaching methods

Lectures: 40 hours
Exercises: 40 hours

Assessment

Portfolio assessment of project assignments counting about 40 % and a final oral examination counting about 60 %. All modules in the portfolio are assessed as a whole and one combined grade is given.

Assessment scale: Letter grades A-F.

Re-sit examination (section 22):
There is no access to a re-sit examination in this course.

Postponed examination (sections 17 and 21):
Students with valid grounds for absence will be offered a postponed examination. Both postponed take-home examination and postponed oral examination are arranged during the semester if possible, otherwise early in the following semester.

New ordinary examination (section 25):
A new ordinary examination in the teaching-free semester is not offered.

See indicated sections in Regulations for examinations at the UiT The arctic university of Norway for more information.

Coursework requirements
Access to the final examination requires submission of project assignments.

Recommended reading/syllabus

Textbook:

"Introduction to the physics and techniques of REMOTE SENSING" by Charles Elachi & Jacob van Zyl.

Chapter 1: Introduction

  • All sections

Chapter 2: Nature and Properties of Electromagnetic Waves

  • All sections

Chapter 3: Solid-Surface Sensing in the Visible and Near Infrared

  • 3.1 Source Spectral Characteristics
  • 3.2 Wave-Surface Interaction Mechanisms
  • 3.3 Signature of Solid Surface Materials
  • 3.4 Passive Imaging Sensors
  • 3.5 Types of Imaging Systems

Chapter 4: Solid-Surface Sensing: Thermal Infrared

  • 4.1 Thermal Radiation Laws
  • 4.2 Heat Conduction Theory*
  • 4.3 Effects of Periodic Heating*
  • 4.4 Use of Thermal Emission in Surface Remote Sensing*

(* Main practical results and follow equations, not details)

Chapter 5: Solid-Surface Sensing: Microwave Emission

  • 5.1 Power-Temperature Correspondence
  • 5.2 Simple Microwave Radiometry Modell
  • 5.3 Applications and Use in Surface Sensing

Chapter 6: Solid-Surface Sensing: Microwave and Radio Frequencies

  • All sections, except 6.7, 6.8

Chapter 7: Ocean Surface Sensing

  • All sections, except

Chapter

7.4.4,

7.4.5

Chapter 8: Basic Principles of Atmospheric Sensing and Radiative Transfer

  • All sections, except 8.8

Not Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12.

All lecture notes, handouts, and exercises are also part of the syllabus.

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  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: FYS-3001
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