Professional Education Course
Fundamentals of Earth Remote Sensing
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PDF version| Course Title: Fundamentals of Earth Remote Sensing | |
| Program ID: DEF 3008P | Subject: Infrared & Electro-Optical |
Sections
| Registration Deadline | Section Dates | Format & Location | CEUs | Fee | Status |
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| Sep 14, 2010 (Tue) | Sep 14, 2010 (Tue) - Sep 17, 2010 (Fri) | Atlanta (Georgia Tech Global Learning Center) (this is an onsite course) | 2.45 | $1,595 | OPEN |  |  |
Course Description
Remote sensing of the environment is a powerful tool for addressing a variety of scientific problems. Learn the basics of passive and active remote sensing, as well as review fundamental data processing concepts. Get a detailed understanding of remote sensing principles, data analysis procedures, sensor technology, and an overview of significant technical issues associated with remote sensing systems.
Who Should Attend
- Engineers
- System analysts
- Sensor engineers
- ISR professionals
- Technical managers
- Individuals transferring fields
- Individuals working on programs with a remote sensing component
How You Will Benefit
- Review the background and history of remote sensing
- Learn the fundamental principles underlying remote sensing
- Review the physics and signatures behind optical, infrared, and radar sensing
- Understand atmospheric impacts on data collection
- Learn the capabilities of current and planned remote sensing modalities and platforms
- Understand fundamentals of sensor data processing and visualization
- Survey remote sensing data resources, libraries, and archives
What Is Covered
- Background
- Signature Physics
- Sensor Fundamentals
- Atmospheric Propagation
- Sensor Data Acquisition
- Data Processing Concepts and Products
- Visualization and Analysis Techniques
- Remote Sensing Systems and Resources
Course Materials
Participants will receive a notebook and CD-ROM with lecture notes and examples.
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Certificate Information
This course is an elective for the Infrared & Electro-Optical Technology Certificate
NOTES:- -- On the first day, check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.
- -- Discount available for companies that send 3 or more people to this course. Call 404-385-3501 to register your group.
- -- Georgia Tech employees should call 404-385-3501 to register by phone, and have their PeopleSoft number ready.
CRN
10130/220411034