University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

SPATIAL 3010 - Earth Observation III

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4020
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 5 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Incompatible: SOIL&WAT 3010
Assessment: Exam, practical exercises
Syllabus:

Earth observation interprets image-based information gathered by space and airborne platforms using a wide range of sensors. This course examines the principles and application of remote sensing to a range of disciplines. Principles include the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with the Earth's atmosphere and surface, spectral characteristics of earth surface materials, and the nature of imagery collected by a variety of earth-observation sensors. We discuss the use of spectral data to identify and characterise objects (minerals, soils, vegetation, water), produce thematic maps and monitor changes over time. The nature and application of specialised forms of remote sensing including gamma radiometry, hyperspectral, radar and thermal imagery are also considered. These data are relevant to a wide range of applications including geology, environmental and agricultural science. Information is extracted using digital image processing: correction, enhancement and classification of the digital data and its integration with geographic information systems and field data. Practicals use specialist image analysis software to give hands-on experience with the basics of digital image processing and application to specific projects.

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3
0.125
          
  


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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4020 Mon 10/08/2020 Wed 19/08/2020 Fri 30/10/2020 Not Available


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
25171 LE01 80 3 28 Jul - 15 Sep Tuesday 1pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
29 Jul - 16 Sep Wednesday 12pm - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
6 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 1pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
7 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 12pm - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
25172 PR02 40 1 29 Jul - 16 Sep Wednesday 1pm - 4pm Mawson, G12, Computer Suite
7 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 4pm Mawson, G12, Computer Suite
Note: Available face-to-face (on-campus)
25173 PR01 40 2 28 Jul - 15 Sep Tuesday 2pm - 5pm Mawson, G12, Computer Suite
6 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 5pm Mawson, G12, Computer Suite
Note: Available face-to-face (on-campus)