Remote Sensing Technology for optimal use of Natural Resources
This course offers an opportunity to learn the concepts of core Remote Sensing Technology, Satellite Image Interpretation, Digital Image Processing & Pattern Recognition, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) theory and practical, and Applications of Remote Sensing for Natural Resources Mapping, Management and Monitoring including 3-weeks hands-on on Thematic Analysis in your area of Specialization. In Labs you will pickup Satellite Image Interpretation, hands-on skills on various Image Processing and GIS softwares.
Why this Course?
This course is for Scientists/Engineers/Analysts/Researchers who are looking for “just one resource center for Remote Sensing Technology and Its Applications including GIS” to equip them in the areas of Remote Sensing & Its Applications, Image Processing & Pattern Recognition and GIS. You will understand the concepts of Remote Sensing Technology, Satellite Orbits, Multispectral Sensors-its working principles, Image understanding, Interpretation of Satellite Images followed by field verification. You will also have an opportunity to see real time satellite data acquisition at Earth Station Shadnagar, Hyderabad.
In the beginning of the training you will be preparing Land Use / Land Cover Thematic Maps using Satellite Image and verify through field visits. Trainer lead discussions would follow to validate interpreted results. This course would also cover the theoretical aspects of Image Processing/Pattern Recognition & GIS, and give a complete hands-on experience on the state- of-the-art Image Analysis and GIS Softwares.
You will be exposed to Applications of Remote Sensing in various disciplines like Geosciences, Hydrology and Water Resources, Oceanography & Marine Resource Land Use, Soils, Forestry, Agriculture and Soils . You will also have a two- days in-depth interaction in your area of specialization.
There would be a 3-weeks hands-on module in Thematic Analysis in your area of specialization (in one of the above mentioned disciplines).
Course Outline
Þ Remote Sensing: Introduction, physical basis, satellite orbits, atmospheric effects, concepts of microwave remote sensing, platforms and sensors, Image Interpretation and field verification.
Þ Exposure to cartography, digital cartography, aerial photography, photogrammetry including digital photogrammetry, GPS, photo processing of satellite images, quality assurance of satellite data products and the user-oriented availability of satellite data sets.
Þ Image Processing & Pattern Recognition: Conceptual aspects, enhancements, qualitative & quantitative analysis and recent developments in image processing; spectral signatures of various earth features and satellite image interpretation; statistical, artificial neural network and fuzzy logic based thematic classification of images and comprehensive hands-on training on various image processing softwares.
Þ Geographic Information System(GIS): GIS concepts and technology, Geodesy and Projection systems, Geographic data concepts, Vector based and Raster Based GIS, Elementary spatial Analysis and Modelling, Surface & TIN etc. with comprehensive hands-on training on latest.
Þ Applications: Use and applications of remotely sensed data and their interpretation in disciplines like Geosciences, Hydrology & Water Resources, Land Use, Oceanography & Marine Resources, Soils, Forestry, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
Þ Remote Sensing programmes in future: Remote Sensing till 2015 A.D. and role of remote sensing in Global Change studies; hyperspectral remote sensing etc.
The emphasis is on the development of GENERIC BASIS of Remote Sensing Technology with extensive hands-on so that the course participant can grow with his/her own momentum after completing the training programme
Programme Structure
The programme consists of modular lectures and labs both equally divided over a period of 9 weeks. This programme uses a range of learning strategy delivered with an emphasis trainee-centered learning. Activities includes study materials, collaborative discussions, self–assessed exercises, tutorials, hands-on assignments, examinations, contact with domain experts. The next 3-weeks is meant for hands-on thematic analysis, wherein the participants would be allowed to work on visual interpretation/digital analysis/GIS with the guidance of Applications Specialist. The participants would be allowed to work in one of the following areas based on their background and specialization. Land use/Urban studies, Geology/Hydrogeology/Geomorphology/mineral exploration, Agriculture/ Drought studies/ Soils, Irrigation/Hydrology-Flood studies, Forestry/Ecology, Ocean resources
Pre-requisites
This programme is suitable for anyone who currently holds a degree in Science/Engineering with some applications experience or is actually working in the professional work force that are engaged in applied remote sensing/GIS.
Eligibility
Essential:
i) Bachelor's/Master's degree in Science or Engineering
and
Sponsorship from Central / State Government Departments/ Autonomous Organisations/ Corporate Bodies/ Academic Institutes / Voluntary Organisations.
ii) Students registered for Ph.D. degree can be considered as a special case provided the university is able to convince that they are going to use/using Remote Sensing technology for their research work.
Desirable:
Experience on working with personal computers.Fieldwork experience.
Deadlines
Qualified applications will be accepted to the programme on a first-come-first-served basis. Application(s) should be sent at least 40 days in advance before the commencement of the course to allow sufficient time for administrative procedures.
Application Procedure
To Apply, complete the application, sponsorship, checklist forms and return it with the required fee along with 2 stamp size photographs (Please see course announcement for dates and course fee). The incomplete application will be rejected and no response would be entertained.
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