Remote Sensing Introduction

A free online course covering topics in the remote sensing of the Earth: physical principles, sensors, image data sources, image classification, and analysis techniques.

Overview

This course is an introduction to remote sensing of the Earth. The course covers the history and future of remote sensing, the variety of sensors and their purpose, image data sources, and image classification, the principals behind sensing, and analysis techniques. The materials are appropriate for self study or could be used alongside traditional coursework at a university. Course content is based upon the United States Department of Labor’s Geospatial Technology Competency Model for entry level geospatial occupations including Geospatial or GIS Technicians and Technologists.

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Instructors recommend for the undergraduate level and found the analysis appropriate. Instructors may like to use it as the primary coursework or text for a course, use some materials from the course as a supplement, or use the textbook to help guide lectures and pacing. Students would find the resource a wealth of information for research and learning either for an essay or to delve further into GIS. Students may also enjoy the online labs.

URL: Remote Sensing Introduction

Resource Type: Interactive

License: Attribution 4.0 International License