INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING & BASIC OPERATION





PRESENTATION

Remote Sensing, also known as Teledetection, is the process of acquiring information about an object or area without physical contact, typically by using sensors on satellites, aircraft or drones. It involves detecting and measuring energy reflected or emitted by the object or area, and then analyzing the data to understand its characteristics. 



TOPICS

Remote Sensing refers to the acquisition of information from a distance through observation of the Earth and other planetary bodies using remote instruments on space platforms such as satellites, drones, and aircraft that detect and record reflected or emitted energy. These remote instruments, which provide a global perspective and a wealth of data on Earth systems, enable data-driven decision-making about the current and future state of our planet.

Docente
DIAZ NUNEZ, Mirella
Lecturer

Ms. Mirella Díaz Núñez is a Geographic Engineer with a Master's degree in Geographic Information Technology and co-author of the publication "Geospatial Information Management: A Guide to Good Practices for the Implementation of Institutional Spatial Data Infrastructures." More than 13 years of experience in geospatial and georeferenced data applied to territorial analysis and disaster risk management, through the generation of digital cartography, georeferenced databases, raster and vector information, thematic maps, cartographic conditioning, thematic modeling, organization of working groups, and optimization in product development. I also have a high level of proficiency in digital, analog, and alphanumeric cartographic development programs, using remote sensing tools and geographic information systems to improve information management and support decision-making, research projects, and, in particular, their application in planning and territorial management.


SCOPE


Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of Remote Sensing as Teldetection: Students will learn what remote sensing is, how it works and what its importance is for observing and analyzing the Earth from space.
  • Describe the Remote Sensing Sensors, also known as Teledetection Sensors, through an overview of how it collect data about an object or area without physical contact and work by detecting and measuring electromagnetic radiation, either emitted or reflected by the target. 
  • Explain the classification and characteristics of active and passive sensors, relying on external sources like sunlight, or active, emitting their own signals and analyzing the returned data. 
  • Recognize how Geosynchronous and Heliosynchronous Satellites are both used in Teledetection, but for different purposes and which is useful for consistent data collection and analysis, especially for climate and environmental studies.
  • Understand how Satellite Images are characterized by several key aspects including different resolution, as well as sensor sensitivity and the type of imagery, defining the level of detail, the range of detectable wavelengths, the frequency of observations, and the sensitivity of the sensors used to capture the images. 
 

Information

 Availability:   2025-01-01 from to 2025-12-31

Mode: ONLINE RECORDED

Topics: 1

Lecturers: 1

Vacancies: 10