Remote Sensing and GIS

Type

Course

Institution

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Platform

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)

Cost

Free (certificate fee: USD$ 12, optional)

Available in

English

Description*

This course introduces the state-of-the-art concepts and practices of remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS). It is offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati through the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), an online education platform.

The course explores the fundamentals of remote sensing and GIS methods. giving a comprehensive understanding on their applications in research. Upon completion, participants should be able to include remote sensing (Satellite images and Field data) and GIS in the design of their research.

Some of the course contents are:

  • Remote sensing data and corrections
  • Satellite image corrections
  • Digital image processing
  • Thermal and microwave
  • Imaging spectroscopy