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Remote Sensing Techniques and Applications

 

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Overview

This 3 ½ day course will provide the student with an introduction to the science and applications of remote sensing and will also provide a refresher to those students having some prior exposure to the subject.  It will cover the physics of remote sensing, solid surface sensing, earth surface sensing, and atmospheric sensing; active and passive sensor systems; system applications and technologies. The course is taught by a combination of UMBC faculty as well as scientists from government and industry.

Target Audience

Anyone requiring a basic understanding of the science of remote sensing, its applications, system architectures, and associated technologies, including scientists, engineers, project managers, program managers, system analysts, and technical marketers.

Course Outline

Day 1  (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

  • Remote Sensing Overview
  • Physics Fundamentals for Remote Sensing
  • Scientific and Civil Applications
  • Engineering and Defense Applications

Day 2  (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

  • Passive Microwave Remote Sensing of the Earth Surface
  • Radar Remote Sensing of the Earth Surface
  • Visible & Near IR Remote Sensing of the Earth Surface
  • Thermal Remote Sensing of the Earth Surface

Day 3  (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

  • Atmospheric Properties and Concepts
  • Atmospheric Sensing (Visible and UV)
  • Atmospheric Sensing (Near IR and IR)
  • Atmospheric Sensing (Microwave)

Day 4  (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM)

  • System Design and Engineering Considerations & Examples
  • Future Trends and Technology Enablers

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Price

    $1,995.00 (tuition is discounted to $1,945.00 if full payment is received three weeks before the start of the class)

Location

UMBC Technology Center @ 1450 S. Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD 21227

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