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Instrumentation and Remote Sensing (2500033) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Contents

Basic description of the theoretical topics and activities to be carried out during the course Basic concepts of Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing, applications and software.

Specific Objectives

Give the student an overview of the subject Introduction to the basic fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

Dedication

1h Large group + 1h 24m Self Study
Total: 2h 24m

Data model: raster and vector and its structure in GIS. Creation of topology, topological properties and possible topological errors Creation of the raster and vector structure in GIS Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI) Exercises for changing image header file formats, from raster to vector and from vector to raster. Creation of 3D surfaces and digital elevation models Conversion of data formats and structures. Transformations of coordinate reference systems (datums and projections). Editing symbology to create thematic maps using the information associated to the map.

Specific Objectives

Transformation and adaptation of geographic data, its integration and correct visualization in the GIS (eg from CAD to GIS)

Dedication

3h Large group + 2h Medium group + 4h Laboratory classes + 12h 36m Self Study
Total: 21h 36m

GIS tools and techniques for combining vector maps and rasters: connectivity, proximity, inclusion. Identification of sinks and their correction to the digital model dell terrain. Creating flow direction and flow accumulation models Obtaining the hierarchical drainage network and hydrological basins Vector and raster spatial analysis tools with different quantitative or qualitative variables, which were necessary for decision making.

Specific Objectives

From a series of initial maps, obtain derived thematic maps using GIS spatial analysis tools Obtaining the hierarchical drainage network with a specific density and the hydrological basins of a certain size From a series of initial maps, obtain derived thematic maps using GIS spatial analysis tools, necessary for the proposed decision-making. Knowledge of GIS techniques and ability to apply them to the solution of basic and applied technological problems.

Dedication

4h Large group + 4h Medium group + 4h Laboratory classes + 16h 47m Self Study
Total: 28h 47m

Physical foundations of remote sensing. The electromagnetic spectrum and radiometric terminology. Platforms and sensors. Copernicus Project. Combination of spectral bands and visual interpretation of the image Analysis tools, supervised and non supervised spectral images to create thematic maps in GIS format Explanation of different remote sensing applications. Radar images and applications (subsidence estimation). Carrying out a remote sensing project. Remote sensing and instrumentation

Specific Objectives

Acquisition of basic remote sensing knowledge Creation of thematic maps from satellite images, through supervised classification. Creation of new geoinformation from different geomatic and remote sensing techniques (radar, GNSS, LIDAR, etc.). Integrate layers from different data sources and formats into GIS.

Dedication

9h Large group + 14h Laboratory classes + 32h 12m Self Study
Total: 55h 12m