Details of ES5102 (Autumn 2012)
| Level: 5 | Type: Theory | Credits: 3.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
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| ES5102 | GIS and Remote Sensing | Manoj Kumar Jaiswal |
| Syllabus |
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| Remote Sensing and GIS
Scope Remote Sensing is the science of acquiring information about an object or a phenomenon kept at a distance. Eyes and ears can only see and listen a narrow band (visible wavelength of light) of extremely broad electromagnetic spectrum and sound frequency (audible frequency). In artificial remote sensing, we try to improve and thus include wider information channel to collect detailed information. It is a reflectance spectroscopy. Remote sensing is a powerful tool to study landscapes. It involves extracting information from spectral images and then analyse them to understand various earth surface processes. Geographic Information system (GIS) is software for mapping. All the related information can be gathered, plotted on the map and then various analyses can be done using GIS. Course Content Elements of photogrammetry, elements of photo-interpretation, electromagnetic spectrum, emission range, film and imagery, sensors, geological interpretations of air photos and imageries. Geographical Information System (GIS)- data structure, attribute data, thematic layers and query analysis. |
| References |
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| Text Books:
1. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation by T.M. Lillesand and R.W. Kiefer, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York 2. Remote Sensing and GIS by Basudeb Bhattacharya 3. Image interpretation in Geology by Steve Drury. |
Course Credit Options
| Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IP | 1 | Not Allowed |
| 2 | IP | 3 | Not Allowed |
| 3 | MS | 9 | Core |
| 4 | RS | 1 | Not Allowed |