At the end of the course the student will be able to use the main terrestrial and extraterrestrial remote sensing systems, as well as their application and usefulness in the field of geological, geomorphological and environmental studies

1 - Introduction to remote sensing systems and basic principles

What is remote sensing - Definitions and basic principles of remote sensing
Historical notes on remote sensing
Description of a remote sensing system
The principles of electromagnetic radiation
The electromagnetic spectrum used in remote sensing
Energy propagation
Spectral characteristics of the elements of the earth's surface
Notes on the main applications of remote sensing

2 - Acquisition and typology of tele-detected images

Remote sensing systems: aerial and satellite platforms
Characteristics of remote sensing satellites
Active and passive sensors
Resolution: spatial, temporal, radiometric and spectral
Characteristics of the main satellites and sensors available: Landsat, The satellite spot, IRS satellites, high resolution commercial satellites: Ikonos II; Eros-A1; Quickbird-2; OrbView-3)
Airborne laser remote sensing (LIDAR)
Satellites and extra-terrestrial missions: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars Express, Messenger, Venus express.
Main formats for storing remote data

3 - Processing and analysis of the data collected

Basic principles of image processing
Look-up table
Errors in acquired images
Correction techniques
Visualization techniques and analysis of digital terrain models

4 - Geomorphological geological applications of remote sensing

Environmental monitoring at local and global scale
Analysis for the exploration of mineral and fuel resources
Geological and geomorphological risk analysis
Morphographic and morphometric analyzes
Map construction
Planetary investigations

5 - Imaging geomorphometry - geological and geomorphological applications

Definition, basic concepts and utilization
Topographic analysis
Analysis of hydrographic systems
Morphometric analysis of large and small-scale landscape shapes
Analysis of lineations and fractures
Morpho-tectonic analysis
Analysis of the areas subject to flooding
Extra-terrestrial analysis

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Knowledge of the main remote sensing systems and their geological application

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

slides

Teaching

lessons

Attendance

no

Course books

any

Assessment

coversation about the course programm

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Attendance

no

Course books

any

Assessment

conversation about course program

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.