ESRM 432
Advanced Remote Sensing and Earth Observation
Covers the theory and application of satellite remote sensing as a tool for environmental science and engineering. Topics include the fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation, reflection, absorption, black body radiation, use of the Plank Function, satellite time series analysis, land use mapping, change analyses, and atmospheric properties. Includes labs. Recommended: coursework in geographic information systems (GIS); statistics; and basic physics. Offered: jointly with CEE 432; W.
Topics
- the fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation
- reflection
- absorption
- black body radiation
- use of the Plank Function
- satellite time series analysis
- land use mapping
- change analyses
- and atmospheric properties
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗Current public catalogue; retrieved 2026-11-05