Environmental Remote Sensing

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Environmental Remote Sensing explores the world of imagery and other data captured by satellites, and how those data are used to understand, monitor, and protect our planet. Students will learn the basic physics of how sensors placed in orbit are able to collect many types of data and how the growing fleet of earth observing satellites is changing science, policy, and international relations. Google Earth Engine will be used to analyze datasets and create maps and other visualizations. Focus will be placed on the current, historic, and potential applications of remote sensing data through student-selected research projects.