Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this Physical Principles of Remote Sensing course offered by Cranfield University you will be able to:
- Define the primary physical quantities that are directly related to measured radiance,
- Discuss the nature of surface and atmospheric interactions with electromagnetic radiation,
- Describe how satellite images are formed and explain the physical relations underlying the retrieval of satellite measured reflectance, temperature and backscattering coefficients,
- Analyse the complete remote sensing process from data reception to information extraction, including applying calibration and atmospheric correction methods to image data,
- Explain a wide range of image processing techniques and the underlying mathematical principles,
- Select appropriate image processing sequences to achieve predetermined objectives,
- Operate and manage an image processing system,
- Integrate image processing techniques into applications of remote sensing.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Electromagnetic radiation
- Atmospheric interactions and correction
- Surface interactions and interpretation of spectral response patterns
- Plant, soil and water spectral properties
- Image formation
- Spatial resolution and geometry
- Orbits and platforms
- Review of satellite and airborne systems
- Data reception and distribution
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Please enquire for course dates
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Electronics & Embedded Technology View 27 other Short Courses in Electronics & Embedded Technology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- No requirements needed.
Tuition Fee
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International
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
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