UNIT 1:
Introduction-Fundamentals of Remote Sensing-Definition, Advantages-Components
Scattering-Rayleigh, Mie and Non-Selective Scattering
Spectral Signature-Spectral reflectance characteristics of vegetation, soil and water
Physics of Remote Sensing-Electro Magnetic Spectrum (EMR)
UNIT 2:
Platforms-Types-Applications
Sun synchronous and geo synchronous orbits- orbits-Active and Passive sensors
METEOSAT, NOAA-ERS, RADARSAT
UNIT 3:
Techniques- Digital Data-Ordering
Techniques- Digital Data-Ordering
Image classification-rectification-Supervised and Unsupervised
Visual interpretation elements-Rating Scales
Image processing-Image enhancement
Vegetation Indices-Applications in soil mapping
UNIT 4:
Definition-Concepts of GIS –Maps
Data types- Raster and Vector-files and their organization
Maps and their influences-Map scale-Projection-Coordinate system
Buffering-map overlay-interpolation
Buffering-map overlay-interpolation
Output data-Devices for output
Data Base Management System
UNIT 5:
Land and Water resources Management
Pollution abatement-Earth sciences
Land and Water resources Management
Agriculture-Surface and Ground water hydrology
