Advanced Earth Observation - Einzelansicht

Course description

The Advanced Earth Observation module is aimed at students from relevant MSc programs (CLEWS, Geo-Ecology, RSIV,) that are interested in deepening their knowledge and experience in the field. The course is designed to build upon the basic remote sensing modules (such as “Angewandte Fernerkundung in der Geoökologie” or “Remote Sensing of the Environment”) and requires students to enter with a basic knowledge of remote sensing principles, methods and applications. We will use R for lab exercises and expect knowledge in a programming language (i.e. R).

It provides students the opportunity to acquire further knowledge in the field of earth observation on advanced topics with focus on optical remote sensing; such as more physics on remote sensing, radiative transfer models for biophysical parameter retrieval, LiDAR for deriving vegetation structure, time-series analysis and deep learning methods in land remote sensing, and innovative approaches for in-situ calibration and validation. Acquiring advanced knowledge will be provided through lectures of leading remote sensing experts and gaining hands on experiences through practicals. The teaching and topics of the course are aligned with some of the ongoing research at the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) in Potsdam and will also link with the recent EO-College online courses MOOC4LAND and HYPERedu. Next to lectures and practicals, part of the course focuses on performing a synthesis on recent Earth Observation papers that will be presented and discussed with the group.

The module is an advanced course that will be offered in the summer term. It consists of weekly lectures (2 hr) and practical sessions (2 hr).

The module aims for the following learning outcomes:

Thematic outcomes

- deepen understanding of novel Earth Observation concepts, methods and applications;

- demonstrate knowledge on advanced earth observation topics taught in the course;

- show awareness of innovative earth observation developments;

Methodological outcomes

- critically evaluate earth observation concepts and methods presented during the course;

- apply the acquired knowledge through practical exercises;

- synthesize the outcome of an innovative Earth Observation study through presenting a recent scientific paper

Practical outcomes

- analyze the use of innovative earth observation techniques for various applications;

- conceptualize and design state-of-the-art earth observation solutions for specific applications and remote sensing services;

Requirements:

-       Should have completed a basic remote sensing course (such as modules “Angewandte Fernerkundung in der Geo-Ökologie” or “Remote Sensing of Environment” or at Uni Potsdam)

-       Should have good command and knowledge in R-programming and image processing techniques

Examination:

- Requirement to participate in the final exam: Results of exercises as requirement to be admitted to final examination (80% of homework completed) NOTE: This will not be part of the grade, but is a requirement to participate in the final exam.

- Final exam (100%)

Note: The lecture and exercise will take place on the Golm campus in house 27, room 0.29/.30.

Draft syllabus