EYE IN THE SKY: MONITORING THE EARTH BY SATELLITE
Fundamentals of satellite imagery applied to the earth sciences. Basics of image interpretation. Multitemporal data. Resolution and uncertainty. Existing and emerging technologies. Orbits, wavelengths, and satellites. Socio-economic impact of remotely-sensed data.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Physical Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Visualize examples of satellite imagery enabling earth science. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Interpret a satellite image by identifying features, quantifying resolution, and determining scale. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss the current abilities, future potential, and limiting factors of satellite imagery. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Recognize the importance of "ground truth" before drawing conclusions from remotely-sensed data. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply critical thinking skills, particularly in spatial reasoning about satellite data. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Visualize examples of satellite imagery enabling earth science. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Interpret a satellite image by identifying features, quantifying resolution, and determining scale. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss the current abilities, future potential, and limiting factors of satellite imagery. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Recognize the importance of "ground truth" before drawing conclusions from remotely-sensed data. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply critical thinking skills, particularly in spatial reasoning about satellite data. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027