Remote Sensing is collecting information about something without being in physical contact with it. In this course, students will learn remote sensing principles that are applicable across engineering and humanities disciplines. The focus of the course is the electro-magnetic spectrum and how it is leveraged to collect information about a surface. Through lectures and practical exercises students will become familiar with different remote sensing applications, technologies, and the physical basis of satellite and aerial remote sensing. Pertinent to this study is a basic understanding of orbital mechanics, data analysis, and sensor design. The course will help students apply remotely sensed data to solve current problems.
