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Remote Sensing: Principles And Applications

Know and strengthen the concepts of remote sensing and its applications

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IIT Bombay and NPTEL

About the Course

This 12-week comprehensive course from IIT Bombay, offered through NPTEL, provides an in-depth understanding of remote sensing principles and applications. Students benefit from a structured curriculum covering electromagnetic radiation, sensor technologies, and data acquisition. Detailed explanations and hands-on experience with satellite image interpretation enhance their analytical capabilities. Integration with GIS further prepares students for handling spatial data. Lectures from esteemed faculty, interactive assignments, and practical exercises ensure a thorough grasp of the subject. By the end of the course, students are well-equipped for advanced research or professional roles in geospatial technology, significantly boosting their career prospects.

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1.What You Will Learn?
2.Who Should Go For It?
3.Points to Note
4.Summary

This course covers concepts that will help you understand information about objects and phenomena from a distance and much more. Here's a glimpse of the key topics covered:

Electromagnetic radiation and basic laws
Radiometry, Interaction of EMR with terrain features
RS in visible and IR domain: Radiance to reflectance, atmospheric and topographic correction
RS image acquisition, Different types of sensors, resolution concepts
Resolution concepts, Spectral reflectance curves
Spectral reflectance curves, Spectral indices
Thermal infrared remote sensing
Passive microwave radiometry
Active microwave remote sensing: Imaging radar
Platforms used for RS data acquisition and characteristics
LIDAR, Common remote sensing datasets and data portals
Applications of RS for land use and land cover monitoring, water resources management

It is designed and suitable for:

Geospatial analysts
Environmental scientists
Urban planners
Resource managers
Remote sensing professionals
GIS specialists
Earth observation researchers
Civil engineers
Geography students
Data analysts in geospatial technology
The course is free of charge, making it a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable knowledge in engineering chemistry
It positions remote sensing technology enthusiasts for some of the upgraded exciting career opportunities.
Provides high-quality video lectures to enhance the learning experience thoroughly
There are four categories of certificates- Gold, Silver, Elite or Completed that a student will receive depending on his/her final score .

Summary

Field of Study:Remote Sensing: Principles And Applications
Type:Free Certificate Course
Duration:12 weeks
Mode of Learning:Online
Average Salary Offered:The average salary offered in this field ranges from ₹ 5 LPA to ₹ 12 LPA depending upon your skills, experience, and level of knowledge.
Employment Roles:
  • Geospatial Analyst
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Urban Planner
  • Resource Manager
  • Remote Sensing Professional
  • GIS Specialist
  • Earth Observation Researcher
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geography Educator
  • Data Analyst in Geospatial Technology
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