INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING

Paper Code: 
GEO 602
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To provide exposure to students in gaining knowledge on concepts and applications of Remote Sensing in acquiring planning and development and resource Mapping

9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Remote Sensing and Aerial Photo Interpretation
  • Definitions
  • Introduction
  • aerial photo-interpretation and remote sensing

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Basic Principles of Remote Sensing



  • Electromagnetic radiation and EM spectrum

  • Atmospheric windows

  • Interaction of EM spectrum with ground objects

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Remote Sensing Platforms and Sensors
  • Multiple imaging Sensor System
  • Landsat
  • SPOT
  • IRS

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Interpretation of Data Products
  • Photographic and digital data
  • False colour composites
  • Spatial Resolutions
  • Elements of interpretation of Satellite imagery

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Application of Remote Sensing
  • Preparation of Geomorphological maps
  • Preparation of land use/land cover maps
  • Forest management
  • Watershed management
  • Wildlife management

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Joseph, G. 2005: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, United Press India.
  • Lillesand T. M., Kiefer R. W. and Chipman J. W., 2004: Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, Wiley. (Wiley Student Edition).
  • Singh R. B. and Murai S., 1998: Space-informatics for Sustainable Development, Oxford and IBH Pub.
  • Wolf P. R. and Dewitt B. A., 2000: Elements of Photogrammetry: With Applications in GIS, McGraw-Hil
  • Vyas P.R, Remote Sensing and Digital Image Analysis, Rawat Publications, 2014   
  • Vyas P.R, Remote Sensing and Systems: basics and Applications, Rawat Publications, 2014
  •    Mohan, Madan, Basic Notes on Geoinformatics Principales and Concepts, New Delhi : R K book,  2014                                                                                    
References: 
  • Joseph, G. 2005: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, United Press India.
  • Lillesand T. M., Kiefer R. W. and Chipman J. W., 2004: Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, Wiley. (Wiley Student Edition).
  • Singh R. B. and Murai S., 1998: Space-informatics for Sustainable Development, Oxford and IBH Pub.
  • Wolf P. R. and Dewitt B. A., 2000: Elements of Photogrammetry: With Applications in GIS, McGraw-Hil
  • Vyas P.R, Remote Sensing and Digital Image Analysis, Rawat Publications, 2014   
  • Vyas P.R, Remote Sensing and Systems: basics and Applications, Rawat Publications, 2014
  •    Mohan, Madan, Basic Notes on Geoinformatics Principales and Concepts, New Delhi : R K book,  2014                                                                                    
Academic Year: 
2019-2020