GEOG 4400/5960 – INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING
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(Spring 2004) Instructor: Minhe
Ji Office: Room 310G, EESAT Building (Tel:
940-565-2377) Email: jminhe@unt.edu Website: www.geog.unt.edu/~jminhe Lecture/Lab: Tuesday: 6:00 - 7:30 ENV 125 / 7:40 -
8:50 PM, ENV 336 (CSAM) Office Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 - 2:30 PM Textbook: Jensen, John R., 2000, Remote
Sensing of the Environment: An Earth Resource Perspective, New Jersey:
Prentice Hall, 544 pages. ISBN 0-13-489733-1 |
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Objective: Introduce the principles of remote
sensing to students who are beginners in this field. Much as the textbook has laid out,
fundamental knowledge on the physics of remote sensing, aerial photographic
techniques, photogrammetry, multispectral, hyperspectral and thermal imaging,
and RADAR and LIDAR image analysis will be introduced. The newest technology in the field will
also be discussed. The subject will
be synthesized by developing an overall application of the discipline, not
just knowledge in one aspect. The
course will be taught with an emphasis on the geographical applications of
remote sensing; however, in certain instances other disciplines will be
introduced as well. Lab assignments
will supplement classroom discussion and reading assignments. At the end of the semester students should
have a good understanding and basic skills of remote sensing. Requirements: Midterm exam (20%), Final exam (20%),
10 Labs (60%). Pre-class reading is
required since it will greatly enhance your understanding of each topic to be
introduced in class. Class participation is required and recorded for
subjective adjustment of students' final grade. Grading: Grading of the exams uses the 0-100
point scale. Exam grades are
generally non-negotiable. The lab will generally be due when the next lab is
handed out and will be graded out of 20 possible points. Late labs will be marked down 2 points
each day after the due date. Class
participation is nothing more than proving your interest in the subject by attending class, reading the
assignments, and asking questions if you are confused. Also note, much of the material to be
discussed in lecture may not directly come from the assigned text; therefore
it is important not to miss any class. Drop Policy: Students are responsible for observing
the deadlines printed on the UNT schedule of classes. Policy
on Students with Disabilities: The Department of Geography, in
cooperation with the Office of Disability Accommodation, complies with the
Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for
qualified students with disabilities. Please present your written
accommodation request before the 12th class day so that I can make the
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Topic |
Reading |
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1/13 |
Remote sensing as a technology and history of remote sensing |
Chapter 1 |
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1/20 |
EMR: Physical properties and interaction with matters·
Lab #1 - Measurement and Analysis of
Target Reflectance |
Chapter 2 |
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1/27 |
Aerial photography / aerial cameras / photographic process·
Lab #2 - Tools for doing remote sensing |
Chapter 3, 4 |
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2/03 |
Elements of visual interpretation·
Lab #3 - Image
data interpretation and Analysis |
Chapter 5 |
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2/10 |
Photogrammetric process / softcopy photogrammetry·
Lab #4 -
Photogrammetic measurements from aerial photos |
Chapter 6 |
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2/17 |
Multispectral and hyperspectral remote sensing systems·
Lab #5 - Imagery on the Internet (Guide to Map
Composer) |
Chapter 7 |
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2/24 |
Midterm Examination |
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3/02 |
Thermal radiation principles and thermal imaging·
Lab #6 - Thermal Infrared Image
Interpretation |
Chapter 8 |
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3/09 |
Radar transmission characteristics / Image interpretation·
Lab #7 - Radar equations and Radar
imagery interpretation |
Chapter 9 |
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3/16 |
Spring
Break!
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3/23 |
Passive microwave sensing / LIDAR·
(Finishing Lab#7) |
Chapter 9 |
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3/30 |
Remote sensing of vegetation·
Lab #8 - Remote sensing of vegetation |
Chapter 10 |
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4/06 |
Remote sensing of Water resources·
Lab #9 - Remote sensing of water resources |
Chapter 11 |
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4/13 |
Remote sensing of urban landscapes· Lab #10 - Urban applications using remote sensing imagery |
Chapter 12 |
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4/20 |
Remote sensing of soils and geomorphology |
Chapter 13 |
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4/27 |
Final Review |
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5/04 |
Final Examination (6:00 - 8:00 PM) |
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