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Yerevan State University Remote Sensing and Image Analysis

This 3 ECTS course is a compulsory second year course on remote sensing and image analysis at Yerevan State University. The course builds on prior knowledge of topics like linear algebra, physics, GIS, and spatial analysis. It focuses on advanced image analysis techniques using optical, hyperspectral, and radar imagery. Students will learn to enhance, classify, and detect changes in images on cloud platforms. The course aims to provide practical skills highly valued by employers. It is assessed through assignments, exams, and in-class exercises. Recommended textbooks cover topics from physics to classification and accuracy assessment.

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Yerevan State University Remote Sensing and Image Analysis

This 3 ECTS course is a compulsory second year course on remote sensing and image analysis at Yerevan State University. The course builds on prior knowledge of topics like linear algebra, physics, GIS, and spatial analysis. It focuses on advanced image analysis techniques using optical, hyperspectral, and radar imagery. Students will learn to enhance, classify, and detect changes in images on cloud platforms. The course aims to provide practical skills highly valued by employers. It is assessed through assignments, exams, and in-class exercises. Recommended textbooks cover topics from physics to classification and accuracy assessment.

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General Information

University Yerevan State University

Course title Remote Sensing and Image Analysis

Course/Module code
Course type Compulsory

Year of Study 2nd year

Term/Semester Fall

Credits awarded 3 ECTS

Degree Bachelor

Enrollment status Full-Time

- Proficient knowledge of linear algebra, physics, probability theory and


statistics

- Proficient knowledge of GIS and and geovisualization


Prerequisites and co-
requisites (if - Proficient of spatial analysis
applicable):
- Proficient knowledge of relational and spatial databases:

- Proficient knowledge in programming

Lecturer’s details

Name, surname
Academic title
Contact details
Office hours and
consultation schedule

Course Structure
Type (compulsory/ Compulsory
optional):
Course Goal This unit builds on the theory and skills of Remote Sensing and focuses on
advanced aspects of remotely sensed image analysis. These additional
remote sensing analysis skills are highly valued by employers in the spatial
industry. The unit will provide you with practical skills in image analysis
techniques, such as geometric and atmospheric image correction, image
filters, texture measures, image enhancements and transformations,
classification algorithms, object-based image analysis, change detection,
and accuracy assessment. The theory is illustrated with a range of real-
world applications using optical, hyperspectral, and RADAR imagery, and
LiDAR data. Computer practicals and an independent project promote
practical remote sensing skills in the latest image processing online
platforms.
Learning Outcomes On the completion of this course, students should be able to:
- appreciate the value of remote sensing imagery as a core element for
a(ny) Digital Earth
- explain and communicate the fundamentals of remote sensing
including physical principles and characteristics of platforms and
sensors
- gain experience with at least two different cloud platforms for remore
sensing image analysis - e.g. Sentinel Hub and ArcGIS Image for
ArcGIS Online
- modify multi-band image display according to information needs and
application domains
- visually integrate imagery with geospatial displays, products and apps
- access, manage, explore and integrate remote sensing imagery into
geospatial workflows and products
- understand and adequately apply simple classification methods,
starting from indices
- work with raster analysis methods, including pre- and post-processing
- implement simple change detection and monitoring tools
- be aware of advanced topics of remote sensing data management and
analysis in general terms

1. Exploring and integrating remotely sensed imagery


2. Fundamentals: from physics to visuals
3. Platforms, sensors and data
4. Imagery to thematic layers
Course contents:
5. Classification and Feature Extraction
6. Terrain and surface / feature analysis
7. Monitoring and detecting change

This course is evaluated as follows:


60% Assignments
Assessment methods
and criteria 15% Final Exam
25% In-class Exercises and Quizzes
Mandatory:
1. John A. Richards: Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis - An
Introduction (Fifth Edition), Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg,
2013.
2. R. A. Schowengerdt: Remote Sensing - Models and Methods for
Recommended
Image Processing (3rd Edition), (Third ed.). San Diego, California:
textbooks and links
Academic Press, 2007.
(in order of
3. Congalton, R.G., & Green, K. Assessing the Accuracy of Remotely
relevance):
Sensed Data: Principles and Practices, Second Edition, Boca Raton,
CRC Press, 2009.
Elective:
4. Liu, J.-G., & Mason, P.J. Image processing and GIS for remote
sensing: techniques and applications, Chichester, Wiley-Blackwell,
2016.

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