Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
GEOG 4660 - Principles of Remote Sensing
Systematic introduction to the principles and application of remote sensing stressing the fundamental characteristics of electromagnetic radiation, energy-atmosphere interactions, design of remote sensing instruments, and the techniques used to extract problem-solving information from remote sensing data. Emphasis is given to digital image-processing techniques and algorithms involved in measurement, analysis, and interpretation of electromagnetic energy collected by remote sensing instruments.
Requisites: GEOG 2680 and (Jr or Sr)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will develop skills in technical writing and analytical problem solving.
- Students will learn principles of digital image processing.
- Students will understand the role of remote sensing technologies in geographic and environmental science applications.
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