● Course Description:
This course introduces the fundamentals of remote sensing image acquisition and analysis using MATLAB. Topics covered include:
● Image formation and characteristics.
● Image acquisition systems.
● Image preprocessing.
● Image segmentation.
● Feature extraction.
● Image classification.
● Image restoration.
● Image compression.
● Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
○ Understand the fundamentals of remote sensing
○ Apply Image processing techniques on remote sensing data using MATLAB.
○ Communicate the results of remote sensing analysis to a variety of audiences
● Prerequisites:
○ Basic programming skills
○ Calculus
○ Linear algebra
● Textbooks:
○ Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, 4th Edition by J. A. Richards and J. R. Jia.
○ Digital Image Processing using MATLAB, 3rd Edition by R. C. Gonzalez, R. E. Woods, and S. L. Eddins.
● Course Outline:
○ Module 1: Introduction to remote sensing
○ Module 2: Image formation and characteristics
○ Module 3: Image acquisition systems
○ Module 4: Image preprocessing
○ Module 5: Image segmentation
○ Module 6: Feature extraction
○ Module 7: Image classification
○ Module 8: Image restoration
○ Module 9: Image compression
● Course Delivery Method:
○ Lectures: Interactive lectures delivered by experienced remote sensing professionals and experts through presentations, videos, and demonstrations.
○ Homework Assignments: There will be three homework assignments throughout the course. The homework assignments will be graded on correctness and completeness.
○ Project: The project will involve applying machine learning to a remote sensing problem. Students will work in groups of two or three to complete the project. The project will be graded on creativity, originality, and technical quality.
○ Q&A Sessions: Regular question and answer sessions to clarify doubts and address participants' queries related to the course content and practical exercises.
● Course Duration:
4 weeks (can be adjusted as per requirements)
● Note:
The course content and duration can be customized according to the specific requirements and level of expertise of the target audience.