EG5503

GIS & EARTH OBSERVATION


LECTURES (all in .PPT format)

[01] Introduction to the Unit & Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing

[02] The Electromagnetic Spectrum

[03] Earth Interactions

[04] Satellite Sensors

[05] Applications of Remote Sensing


There are no more lectures from MPC for this unit.

If you have any queries about lecture material AFTER my last session, please contact the tutor who is responsible (look at your student handbook for details).


Copies of the assignment cover-sheets are to be found in both the unit reader document (see below) and the unit MOODLE page.



PRACTICALS


Most practicals are included in the unit Reader Document. Additional materials will be supplied in-class.

It is recommended that you spend some time (independent reading and research) attempting upcoming practicals in advance of the timetabled class - so you can raise questions when necessary.


PRACTICAL GROUPS: Download List - Find out if you are in Group A or B (Excel file)




Spectral Response Patterns Exercise in All Saints Park

This exercise is OPTIONAL but highly recommended !


(This practical is partly based on Field Measurements YOU will collect in All Saints Park)

Note: If it is raining then do not attend - just use the sample data provided below


The following support documents are provided for the Spectral Response Field Practical:

Sample Data Excel Spreadsheet File - .XLS format

Sample Field Data Record Sheet - .DOC format

Blank Field Data Record Proforma - .DOC format and .PDF format




ASSIGNMENT 2 - GROUP POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Details of group members and the day/time of the poster event will be made available closer to the time.




SUPPORT DOCUMENTS

Unit Reader Document - PDF format (53 MB !)




USEFUL LINKS

RSPSoc - Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry Society

EUMETSAT - European Space Agency in charge of METEOSAT

European Space Agency

GIS Professional Magazine

Geo-Connexion UK

Geo Informatics

GIS Jobs UK

Association for Geographic Information (AGI)

ESRI - Makers of ArcView

Clark Labs - Makers of IDRISI

WINDISP - FREE GIS/Image Processor (LINK to video tutorial for integrating with Idrisi)





INTERESTING DOCUMENTS

LOS Excel Implementation for NDVI sensor degradation - .XLS format

Table of Typical % Albedo values for natural materials - DOC format

Eumetsat Radiance to Temperature Algorithm - DOC format




Written and Maintained by Dr Mark P Cresswell