ME-243 Basics of remote sensing MOOC (3 op)

• • Timing: Online course, available in all periods.
  • No prerequisites.

Objective

Learning the basics of remote sensing in theory and learn to perform your first analyzis with RS data and software.

Content

In this course you will learn the basic concepts of remote sensing in the context of forest resource mapping and monitoring. You will learn about different technologies (laser scanning, optical imaging, radars and microwave remote sensing), their properties and how they can be utilized in environmental monitoring. The course includes both theoretical background and practical exercises that help you to familiarize yourself with some basic software that can be used for remote sensing data visualization and analysis.

Completion

Online course.

Evaluation

Accepted-rejected.

Responsible person

Prof. Markus Holopainen and postdoc. Ville Luoma

Link to registration

https://sisu.helsinki.fi/student/courseunit/otm-5bb5fbcc-c3f0-4f59-ae94-8f73c23e5394/brochure