GE 551 - Geophysical Remote Sensing - Spring 1996
William I Rose
The class will be an exploration of applications of remote sensing to geophysical
problems, using satellite based data systems and digital image processing. Each
student will develop an application and report on an evaluation of the results.
Among the possible data used are TM, AVHRR, SSM/I, and among the
applications are a variety of geophysical parameters. Students will learn some
basic things about the atmosphere and remote sensing, from the textbook, lectures,
seminar presentations of current literature and from laboratory sessions which will
demonstrate some current applications. A significant part of the class will be the
development of an application of remote sensing by each student and a presentation
of the results to the class.
Textbook: Stephens, G. L., 1994, Remote Sensing of the Lower Atmosphere,
Oxford University Press, 523 pp.
Reference Textbooks:
Elachi, C., 1987, Introduction to the Physics and Techniques of Remote Sensing,
Wiley:New York.
Jensen, John R, 1996, Introductory Digital Image Processing, Prentice-Hall: New
Jersey.
Miscellaneous Related Links
EOS Volcanology Team Page
AVHRR Images of Lake Superior
TM Image of 1993 Mississippi River Flood
Remote Sensing of Great Lakes Snow and Ice
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