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GEOM 4001

Special Topics in Geomatics

0.5 credit · Undergraduate

A seminar focusing on selected topics in geomatics including advanced theory and/or application.

2025

Topics

  • SAR Basics
  • Understanding polarization, frequency, incident angle and so much more
  • Where’s the data?
  • Accessing SAR data and knowing what to order
  • SAR Polarimetry
  • Unlocking the power of polarimetry
  • What’s SNAP?
  • Using SNAP software for SAR processing
  • SAR system characteristics and the target
  • Applying the right data in the right way
  • Cool applications of InSAR
  • SAR processing
  • Leading users through step by step pre-processing of SAR
  • Terrestrial application case studies will be featured.

Prerequisites & course information

Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in Geomatics or permission of the department. Laboratory or seminar three hours a week.

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