NIGK14045U Remote Sensing of the Bio-Geosphere ( Part 1)
This competence-line course teaches state-of the art research within advanced physical principles in Earth Observation (EO) of the global bio-geosphere. Software based analysis tools will be tested and learned in a number of practical PC-based hands-on exercises during the course.
Knowledge:
The overall aim is to provide to the students an understanding of
relevant theories and methodologies necessary to select appropriate
analysis tools within the broad context of remote sensing of the
bio-geosphere. The theoretical background for monitoring various
components of the bio-geosphere will be discussed during classes
and software based analysis tools will be tested in a number of
practical exercises. The course includes an introduction to data
gateway download, pre-processing and analysis of various
state-of-the-art remote sensing systems. Focus will be on theory
and methods of optical and thermal infrared remote sensing
(physical principles, electromagnetic radiation, atmospheric
correction, image processing techniques etc.) and applications
hereof. Remote sensing applications cover remote sensing of the
marine environment (lake and coastal monitoring, Sea surface
temperature monitoring, ocean productivity), remote sensing of snow
and ice (snow indices, monitoring of glacier/ocean ice), vegetation
productivity (vegetation indices, plant water stress, net primary
production) and remote sensing of the atmosphere (tropospheric
trace gas concentrations). Time series parameterization, long term
trend analysis based upon multi-year datasets are introduced as
tools for analysing the impact from climate change and human
influence.
Skills:
- read scientific literature related to the course subjects.
- apply, evaluate and analyse methods, theories and data related to the course subjects.
- use correct scientific definitions and terms.
- write a short, concise report aimed at colleagues within the business world, public institutions or research institutions.
Competences:
- identify and work out proposal for solving complex geographical problems using theory, data and methods
- conduct and carry out large scale field work, data collection and subsequent analyses
- access own professional geographical skills in relation to other subjects
- cooperate and work with people from other professions
Please see Absalon course page.
- Category
- Hours
- Preparation
- 136
- Project work
- 35
- Theory exercises
- 35
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentOral examination, 20 minutesThe written assignment is prepared during the course and must be handed in prior to the exam week. The oral exam uses the written assignment as its point of departure. It includes the titles listed in the officially approved reading list.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment
Please see learning outcomes.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NIGK14045U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 1
- Schedule
- B (Mon 8-12 + Tues 13-17 + Fri 8-12)
- Course capacity
- 25 students (1 clase of 25).
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Geosciences and Management
Contracting department
- Department of Geoscience and Natural Resource Management
Course responsibles
- Rasmus Fensholt (2-786c466f6d7434717b346a71)