Training - Satellite Remote Sensing in the Visible and Infra-red (DE-002)

Course summary

The aim of the course is to provide an approach to learn the role of Satellite Remote Sensing in monitoring the Earth's surface and atmosphere. Remote sensing is the science (and to some extent, art) of acquiring information about the Earth's surface without actually being in contact with it. This is done by sensing and recording reflected or emitted energy and processing, analyzing, and applying that information.

Course content and index

At whom the course is oriented

The course is oriented at professionals (physicists, engineers and managers) in fields where space-centered remote sensing comes into play, who need insights into what this technology is and that it can do for them. The course would also be a valuable introduction for those wishing to become scientific detector specialists.

Previous grounding

A basic grounding in physics is desirable but is not essential. The course contains very little mathematics.

At the end of this course, attendees will get

  • To gain an in-depth knowledge of the physics underlying Satellite Remote Sensing.
  • A useful knowledge on Visible and Infra-Red Remote Sensing, why Remote Sensing has been developed and what the technology is used for.
  • A appreciation on Remote Sensing platforms and sensors and the data they collect.
  • To be in a position to extract meaningful information from Visible and Infra-Red Remote Sensing Images for their particular engineering applications.

Other courses are available on the Course Calendar.