Optical Remote Sensing credit:

3 Hours

Optical sensors including single element and area arrays (CCDs); optical systems including imagers, spectrometers, interferometers, and lidar; optical principles and light gathering power; electromagnetics of atomic and molecular emission and scattering with applications to the atmosphere the prime example; applications to ground and spacecraft platforms. Four laboratory sessions (4.5 hours each) arranged during term in lieu of four lectures. Same as AE 468 . 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: ECE 329 , ECE 313 .