FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EEE 426 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Remote Sensing
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
EEE 426
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to provide an introduction to remote sensing of the environment. It will introduce basic principles of remote sensing in relation to optical, thermal, and microwave remote sensing systems.
The insights both in theory (mathematical and physical principles) and practice (applications and training) will be given with a discussion of various sensor types and environmental parameters each is sensitive to.
Additionally image processing and analysis of remotely sensed data, understanding and retrieving its information content will be studied.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain the fundamental concepts of remote sensing platforms and sensors,
  • Describe physical principles of the visible, infrared and microwave section of the electromagnetic spectrum,
  • Employ basic principles of image processing and analysis of remotely sensed data,
  • Analyse active and passive remote sensing systems,
  • Apply algorithms of digital image processing for remote sensing using MATLAB and its signal and image processing toolbox.
Course Description The following topics will be included: Introduction to remote sensing, history of remote sensing; Elements, techniques, and methods of remote sensing, optical and thermal remote sensing, active remote sensing; Imaging sensors (SyntheticAperture Radars); Applications to terrain mapping, ocean remote sensing, and atmospheric remote sensing.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction. History of Remote Sensing. Remote Sensing Platforms Chapter 1. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
2 Transmission through the Earth and Planetary Atmospheres. Fundamental Properties of Electromagnetic Waves Chapter 1&2. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
3 WaveSurface Interaction Mechanisms. Reflection, Transmission, and Scattering Chapter 3. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
4 Passive Imaging Sensors Chapter 3. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
5 Image Data Analysis. Detection, Classification, Identification Chapter 3. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
6 Thermal Radiation Laws. Use of Thermal Emission in Surface Remote Sensing Chapter 4. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
7 Microwave Emission, Applications and Use in Surface Sensing Chapter 5. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
8 Microwave Radiometers. Examples of Developed Radiometers Chapter 5. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
9 Basic Principles of Radar Sensors Chapter 6. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
10 Imaging Sensors: RealAperture Radars, SyntheticAperture Radars Chapter 6. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
11 Advanced SAR Techniques. Applications of Imaging Radars Chapter 6. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
12 Ocean Surface Sensing, Radar Imaging Mechanisms Chapter 7. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
13 Basic Principles of Atmospheric Sensing and Radiative Transfer Chapter 8. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
14 Atmospheric Remote Sensing in the Microwave, Visible and Infrared Regions Chapter 9&11. Elachi and J. Van Zyl. ISBN 100471475696
15 Applications of Remote Sensing. Lecture Notes
16 Final Review Lecture Notes

 

Course Notes/Textbooks C. Elachi and J. Van Zyl, “Introduction to the Physics and Techniques of Remote Sensing”, Wiley, 2006, ISBN 100471475696.
Suggested Readings/Materials Floyd F. Sabins, “Remote Sensing: Principles and Interpretations”, W. H. Freeman, 3rd Ed., 1996, ISBN 0716724421.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
5
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
25
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
75
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
25
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
16
1
16
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
1
2
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
4
2
8
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
5
6
30
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
15
15
Final Exam
1
15
15
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Electrical and Electronics Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications; uses computer and information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Electrical and Electronics Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Electrical and Electronics Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Electrical and Electronics Engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications

X
10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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