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Science of Geographical Information: Remote Sensing and GIS
Code: 43380Credits: 15
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems | OB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Xavier Pons Fernandez
- Email :
- xavier.pons@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Miquel Ninyerola Casals
- Alaitz Zabala Torres
Teaching staff (external to UAB)
- Joan Masó Pau
- Sergi Gumà
- Mercè Vall-Llossera Ferran
- Lluis Pesquer Mayos
- Joan Cristian Padró Garcia
- Josep A. Gili
- Javier Muñoz
- Jordi Joan Mallorquí Franquet
- Carolina Puig
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites are not required
Objectives
This module aims to create an introductory, broad and specific framework at the same time, to the science and technology of geographic information, focusing on key concepts both of aspects of classical cartography and global positioning, as well as aspects related to remote perception and the use of Geographic Information Systems.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the main functions of different programs used in GIS and Remote Sensing.
- Properly use different data and metadata formats.
- Dominate the fundamental concepts of the various disciplines related to the position and representation of elements in space, such as photogrammetry, remote sensing or global positioning systems.
- Properly represent a geographical reality in a digital or analogical cartographic document.
- Making informed decisions about the use of remote sensing in territorial studies.
- Discriminate between different types of platforms and sensors according to their characteristics and to know how to choose the appropriate ones according to the objectives of the study to be carried out.
Learning outcomes
- CA01 (Integrate the theoretical and practical foundations of geographic information, including principles of classical cartography, photogrammetry, global positioning, Remote Sensing and GIS, as a basis for its application in diverse geospatial contexts.) Integrate the theoretical and practical foundations of geographic information, including principles of classical cartography, photogrammetry, global positioning, Remote Sensing and GIS, as a basis for its application in diverse geospatial contexts.
- CA02 (Evaluate the functionalities of the main programmes used in Remote Sensing and GIS, in order to be able to select the most appropriate tools and applications based on the objectives of an analysis or spatial planning project.) Evaluate the functionalities of the main programmes used in Remote Sensing and GIS, in order to be able to select the most appropriate tools and applications based on the objectives of an analysis or spatial planning project.
- KA01 (Define the essential theoretical aspects of Geographic Information Systems.) Define the essential theoretical aspects of Geographic Information Systems.
- KA02 (Explain the fundamental concepts of the various disciplines related to the position and representation of elements in geographical space, such as cartography, photogrammetry or Global Positioning Systems.) Explain the fundamental concepts of the various disciplines related to the position and representation of elements in geographical space, such as cartography, photogrammetry or Global Positioning Systems.
- KA03 (Identify knowledge about Remote Sensing platforms and sensors for the appropriate analysis and processing of the data they provide for different types of studies.) Identify knowledge about Remote Sensing platforms and sensors for the appropriate analysis and processing of the data they provide for different types of studies.
- SA01 (Appropriately use different data and metadata formats to promote information quality and interoperability.) Appropriately use different data and metadata formats to promote information quality and interoperability.
- SA02 (Adequately illustrate a geographical reality in a digital or analogue cartographic document.) Adequately illustrate a geographical reality in a digital or analogue cartographic document.
- SA03 (Differentiate between different types of platforms and sensors according to their characteristics and know how to choose the appropriate ones according to the objectives of the study to be carried out.) Differentiate between different types of platforms and sensors according to their characteristics and know how to choose the appropriate ones according to the objectives of the study to be carried out.
- SA04 (Use different specialised GIS and Remote Sensing software, as well as other related programmes, based on basic knowledge of cartography, geodesy, GIS and Remote Sensing.) Use different specialised GIS and Remote Sensing software, as well as other related programmes, based on basic knowledge of cartography, geodesy, GIS and Remote Sensing.
Contents
PLATFORMS AND SENSORS
1. Platforms: Aircraft.
2. Platforms: Unmanned Aircraft.
2.1. Key points of regulation.
2.2. Classification.
3. Platforms: satellites.
3.1. Subsystems satellite.
3.2. Launching.
3.3. Spatial Orbits.
3.4. Orbital maneuvers.
3.5. Segment Earth.
4. Sensors.
4.1. Telescopes.
4.2. Lidar.
4.3. Microwave radiometers and radar.
4.3.1. Microwave Remote Sensing.
4.3.2. SAR: Synthetic Aperture Radar.
4.3.3. Geometry and spatial resolution SAR.
4.3.4. \"Performance\" SAR.
4.3.5. SAR acquisition modes.
4.3.6. Systems airborne and satellite-SAR.
4.3.7. Interferometric applications.
5. Characterization of an instrument/Remote Sensing missions.
5.1. Spatial characterization (geometric).
5.2. Spectral characterization.
5.3. Radiometric Characterization.
5.4. Temporal characterization.
PRINCIPLES OF CARTOGRAPHY
1. History of cartographic representation.
2. Geodesy.
3. Cartographic projections.
4. The UTM reference system.
5. Cartographic products: the maps.
6. Topographic and thematic mapping.
GEODESY AND POSITIONING SYSTEMS
1. Geodesy and Cartography.
2. Nomenclature: what is GNSS; other systems besides the GPS.
3. Introduction to the systems of global positioning and historical development.
4. Fundamentals of the system.
4.1. Sectors or segments.
4.2. Basic measures. Code and phase.
5. Methods of operation.
6. Type of receivers.
7. Accuracy.
8. Applications.
FUNDAMENTALS OF GIS
1. Introduction.
1.1. Definition of GIS.
1.2. Geographical information and GIS.
1.3.Connections and differences between GIS and other systems.
1.4. GIS Applications.
1.5. Introduction to ArcGIS and MiraMon software.
2. Models of data.
2.1. Raster model.
2.2. Vector model.
2.3. Topological structure.
2.4. Attributes, tables and validation.
2.5. Model of observations and measures.
2.6. Formats: import and export. CAD model.
3. Production of data.
3.1. Data entry.
3.2. Validation and errors.
4. Data processing.
4.1. Classification and reclassification.
4.2. Raster transformations - vector: rasterization and vectorization.
4.3. Cartographic generalization.
5. Introduction to the GIS analysis.
5.1. Arithmetic and logic operations between layers.
5.2. Analytical combinations of layers.
COMPOSITION AND IMPRESSION OF CARTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTS
Practical contents based on the use of different software to obtain cartography on paper. It will deal with formal issues of the composition as well as advice aimed at obtaining intelligent impressions and faithful to the reality that one wants to represent.
SYNOPTICAL VIEW OF REMOTE SENSING
1. Introduction. Overview of remote sensing.
1.1. Definition.
1.2. What tools do we have?
1.3. What is intended?
1.4. Type of platforms: aerial and satellite, heliosynchronous and geostationary.
1.5. Types of sensors according to the way of obtaining the data, the type of information recorded, the spectral region to which they are sensitive, etc.
1.6. Typical image processing chain (corrections, improvements, extraction of image information, etc.).
1.7. Basics: pixel; space, spectral, radiometric, temporal and angular resolutions; grayscale and palette images, true color and false color renderings.
1.8. Visual analysis versus digital processing.
1.9. Satellite remote sensing versus aeroported remote sensing and UAV.
1.10. Important characteristics and limitations of remote sensing.
1.11. Brief history of remote sensing. Remote sensing in Spain and internationally: associations, congresses, publications.
1.12. Comment of the recommended bibliography and the main journals.
2. Electromagnetic spectrum and spectral signatures.
2.1. Basic concepts.
2.2. Solar radiation; thermal radiation emitted by the Earth; microwave.
2.3. Spectral signatures.
3. Nature of images. Corrections, improvements, transformations.
3.1. Nature of the images.
3.2. Most common formats in remote sensing.
3.3. Geometric corrections.
3.4. Radiometric corrections.
3.5. Image enhancement.
3.6. Transformations: Vegetation indexes, main components, etc.
4. The interpretation of satellite imagery.
5. Obtaining information from the images.
5.1. Supervised classification.
5.2. Unsupervised classification.
5.3. Mixedclassification.
5.4. Estimation of continuous variables.
5.5. Verification of results.
6. Remote sensing, mapping and geographic information systems.
PHOTOGRAMETRY
1. Fundamentals of photogrammetry.
1.1. Introduction.
1.2. Air photogrammetry.
1.3. Measures on photographs and corrections.
1.4. Vertical photography.
1.5. Stereoscopic vision.
1.6. Stereoscopic parallax.
1.7. Rectification.
1.8. Restitution.
2. Topographical photogrammetry.
2.1. Phases of a topographic uprising.
2.2. Classification of photogrammetric surveys.
2.3. Photographic scale.
2.4. Planning of work. Flight projects Plan and flight execution.
2.5. Post-photogrammetric flight operations (restoration, rectification, generation of digital terrain models, etc.).
2.6. Orthophotography versus Rectification.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading of articles / reports of interest | 3 | 0.12 | |
| Tutorials | 10 | 0.4 | |
| Resolution exercises | 34 | 1.36 | |
| Writing reports | 157 | 6.28 | |
| Master classes / exhibitions | 49 | 1.96 | |
| Personal study | 30 | 1.2 | |
| Classroom practices | 87 | 3.48 |
Principal working language: spanish (spa), although the bibliographic materials may be in other languages, mostly English.
In this module there are 3 groups of learning activities:
- Targeted activities consist of classes of theory and practices that will be carried out in a specialized computer room. At the beginning of each of the subjects that make up the module, the teachers will explain the structure of the theoretical-practical contents, as well as the evaluation method.
- Supervised activities consist of classroom practices that will allow you to prepare the work and exercises of each subject, as well as tutorial sessions with the teachers in case the students request it.
- Autonomous activities are a set of activities related to the elaboration of works, exercises and exams, such as the study of different material in the form of journal articles, reports, data, etc., defined according to the needs of autonomous work of each student
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical and practical exam | 40% - 60% | 5 | 0.2 | CA01, KA01, KA02, KA03, SA01, SA03, SA04 |
| Writing reports | 40 % - 60 % | 0 | 0 | CA01, CA02, KA01, KA02, KA03, SA01, SA02, SA03, SA04 |
This module does not incorporate single assessment.
The evaluation of this subject consists of the following system:
- The realization of several exams, that will be between 40 % and 60 % of the final note and that will include the theoretical and practical subject carried out. The exam that has not reached the minimum mark of 5 out of 10 must be repeated the day assigned by the teacher of the subject.
- The accomplishment of different practical works proposed throughout the teaching of the module and delivered within the fixed term, that will be between 40 % and 60 % of the final note. A correct formal presentation and careful preparation will be assessed.
Aspects to take into account.
- Regular class attendance is highly recommended in order to follow the lessons properly. Follow on through streaming is only justified in cases of physical impossibility for face-to-face assistance, since an important part of the experiences and learning are fully achieved through contact with the teaching staff and classmates.
- If you have to deliver practical work, this delivery must be done within the deadlines for them to be evaluated.
- On carrying out each evaluation activity, Lecturers will inform of the procedures to be followed for reviewing all grades awarded, and the date on which such a review will take place.
Extraordinary exams.
- The exams or other evaluation procedures not reaching the minimum mark of 5 out of 10 must be repeated. This extraordinary exam is unique.
- Students will have the opportunity to take a extraordinary exam the day or days scheduled by the faculty.
Cheating: Copies and plagiarisms.
- The commission of any irregularity in an assessment activity (academic fraud, plagiarism or improper use of AI, unless such use is expressly authorised in the course guide) that may lead to a significant change in the grade will result in that assessment activity being graded with a 0. If the course guide stipulates that obtaining a minimum grade in that assessment activity is an essential requirement for passing the course, or if several irregularities occur in the assessment activities of the same course, the final grade for that course will be 0. In addition, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any student who incurs any of these irregularities.
Bibliography
General works
Arbiol, R., O. Viñas, J.M. Camarasa, V. Palà (1986) "Mapa d'usos del sòl de Catalunya a partir de dades del satèl.lit LANDSAT-2" Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya. Barcelona. 154 pp. + 1 mapa.
Barret, E. C., L. F. Curtis (1999): “Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing”, Cheltenham, Stanley Thornes Publishers Ltd.
Campbell, J.B., Wynne, R. (2011) "Introduction to Remote Sensing" The Guilford Press. N.Y. 667 pp. 5ª edición.
Chuvieco, E. (2010): “Teledetección Ambiental: La observación de la Tierra desde el Espacio”, Barcelona, Ariel. 608 pp. 3ª edición.
Colwell, R.N. (ed.) (1983) "Manual of Remote Sensing" American Society of Photogrammetry. Falls Church. Virginia. 2 vol.
Conway, E. D. (1997): “An introduction to satellite image interpretation”, Baltimore, John Hopkins University Press.
Cracknell, A. P., L. W. B. Hayes (2007): “Introduction to Remote Sensing”, CRC Press, Boca Ratón. 335 pp. 2ª edición (1ª edición de 1991).
Curran, P.J. (1985) "Principles of Remote Sensing" Longman. London.
Emery, W., A. Camps (2017) "Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing.Atmosphere, Ocean, Land and Cryosphere Applications". Elsevier. 860 pp.
Girard, M.C., C.M. Girard (1999) "Traitement des données de télédétection" Dunod. Paris. 529 pp. ISBN 2-10-004185-1.
Gandía, S., J. Melià (eds.) (1991) "La teledetección en el seguimiento de los fenómenos naturales. Recursos renovables: Agricultura" Departament de Termodinàmica. Universitat de València.
Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya (1992) "Mapa d'usos del sòl de Catalunya" Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya. Barcelona. 118 pp.
Jensen, J.R. (2016) "Introductory Digital Image Processing. A Remote Sensing Perspective" Prentice Hall. Englewood Cliffs. 4ª edición. 656 pp.
Lillesand, T.M., R.W. Kiefer, J. Chipman (2015) "Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation" John Wiley & Sons. N.Y. 736 pp. 7ª edición.
Mather, P.M., M. Koch (2010) "Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images" J. Wiley & Sons. Chichester. 460 pp. 4ª edición.
Paine, D., J. Kiser. (2003) "Aerial Photography and Image Interpretation" J. Wiley & Sons. Chichester. 648 pp. 2ª edición.
Pons, X., A. Arcalís. (2012) "Diccionari terminològic de teledetecció" Enciclopèdia Catalana i Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya. Barcelona. 597 pp. También a http://www.termcat.cat/ca/Diccionaris_En_Linia/197/Cerca/
Pinilla, C. (1995) "Elementos de Teledetección" RAMA. Madrid.
Rees, G. (2005): “The Remote Sensing Data Book”, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. 276 p. 2ª edición.
Richards, J. A. (2012): “Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis. An Introduction”, Berlin, Springer-Verlag. 494 pp. (en algunes ediciones anteriores, como la del 2005, en coautoría con X. Jia).
Schowengerdt, R. A. (2006): “Remote Sensing. Models and methods for image processing”, San Diego, California, Academic Press. 560 pp. 2ª edición.
Sobrino, J. A. (Ed.) (2000): “Teledetección”, València, Servei de Publicacions, Universitat de València.
Wilkie, D. S., J. T. Finn (1996): “Remote Sensing Imagery for Natural Resources Monitoring”, New York, Columbia University Press.
Ustin, S. (Ed.) (2008): “Remote Sensing for Natural Resource Management and Environmental Monitoring” (Manual of Remote Sensing - Third Edition), Wiley and American Soc. of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. New York. 768 p.
Journal papers
Bariou, R., D. Lecamus, F. Le Henaff (1985a) "Réponse spectrale des végétaux" Presses Universitaires de Rennes 2. Rennes. 91 pp.
Bariou, R., D. Lecamus, F. Le Henaff (1985b) "L'atmosphère" Presses Universitaires de Rennes 2. Rennes. 77 pp.
Bariou, R., D. Lecamus, F. Le Henaff (1985c) "Le rayonnement electromagnetique" Presses Universitaires de Rennes 2. Rennes.
Bariou, R., D. Lecamus, F. Le Henaff (1985d) "Albedo, Reflectance" Presses Universitaires de Rennes 2. Rennes. 41 pp.
Borengasser, M., W. S. Hungate, R. Watkins (2008) "Hyperspectral Remote Sensing: Principles and Applications” CRC Press, Boca Raton. 119 pp.
Cassenet, J. (1988) "Satellites et capteurs" Paradigme. Caen. 142 pp.
Diaz-Delgado, R., Lucas, R., Hurford, C. (Eds.) (2017) " The Roles of Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation" Springer. 318 pp.
Foin, P. (1987) "Cartographie topographique et thématique" Paradigme. Caen. 128 pp.
Girard, C.M., C.M. Girard (1989) "Teledetection Appliquée. Zones tempereées et intertropicales" Masson. Paris.
Guyot, G. (1989) "Signatures spectrales des surfaces naturelles" Paradigme. Caen. 178 pp.
Joly, G. (1988) "Les données-images" Paradigme. Caen. 137 pp.
Joly, G. (1986) "Traitement des fichiers-images" Paradigme. Caen. 138 pp.
Masek, JG, MA Wulder, B Markham, J McCorkel, CJ Crawford, J Storey, DT Jenstrom (2020) Landsat 9: Empowering open science and applications through continuity, Remote Sensing of Environment, 248:111968
Rees, W.G. (1990) "Physical principles of remote sensing" Cambridge University Press. Cambridge. 247 pp.
Young N.E., R.S. Anderson, S.M. Chignell, A.G. Vorster, R. Lawrence, P.H. Evangelista (2017) "A survival guide to Landsat preprocessing" Ecology, 98:920–932.
Journals
Remote Sensing of Environment. Elsevier Science Publishing Company.
Remote Sensing. MDPI
IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. També editen IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, amb articles més curts i una més ràpida dinàmica de publicació.
International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation. Elsevier SciencePublishing Company.
ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. ISPRS.
Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.
International Journal of Remote Sensing. Taylor and Francis.
Canadian Journal of Remote Sensing. Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute
Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing. International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.
Journal of Applied Remote Sensing. SPIE.
Photointerprétation. Éditions Technip.
Software
MiraMon, ArcGIS, QGIS, MATLAB, ENVI, Mission Planner, Office Microsoft
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TEm) Theory (master) | 1 | Spanish | first semester | afternoon |
| (PAULm) Classroom practices (master) | 1 | Spanish | first semester | afternoon |