Remote SensingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: LA22KA05
Credits
5 cr
Objective
After passing the course the student is expected to:
- be able to define, identify and describe basic concepts in remote sensing
- be able to understand basic concepts in remote sensing
- be able to execute, explain and defend the basic principles of  remote sensing
- be able to compare and critically evaluate different ways of analyze remotely collected data
Content
Remote sensing terminology.
Different kind of satellite data (wavelenghts)
Use of different kind of satellite data 
Methods for analysing of remote data
Sources of satellite data
Qualifications
None
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Know the terminology of remote sensing
The student understands the basics of using remote sensing.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student understands how remote sensing can be applied for analysis of natural phenomena .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can apply remote sensing for analysis of natural phenomena.
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 02.11.2025
Timing
03.11.2025 - 15.02.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Teaching languages
- English
 
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Land Surveying
 
Teachers
- Mikael Holm
 
Teacher in charge
Anders Ahlbäck
Groups
- 
                        BYL22D-VIngenjör (YH), lantmäteriteknik, 2022 dagstudier
 
Objective
After passing the course the student is expected to:
- be able to define, identify and describe basic concepts in remote sensing
- be able to understand basic concepts in remote sensing
- be able to execute, explain and defend the basic principles of  remote sensing
- be able to compare and critically evaluate different ways of analyze remotely collected data
Content
Remote sensing terminology.
Different kind of satellite data (wavelenghts)
Use of different kind of satellite data 
Methods for analysing of remote data
Sources of satellite data
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Know the terminology of remote sensing
The student understands the basics of using remote sensing.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student understands how remote sensing can be applied for analysis of natural phenomena .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can apply remote sensing for analysis of natural phenomena.
Qualifications
None