Training on Remote Sensing Image Acquisition: Methods and Technologies

Module 1: Introduction to Remote Sensing and Image Acquisition

• Fundamentals of remote sensing and electromagnetic spectrum

• Types of remote sensing: passive vs active

• Overview of platforms: satellites, UAVs, aerial imagery

• Data acquisition workflow and mission planning

• Case Study: Satellite imagery acquisition for environmental monitoring

• Practical Exercise: Assessing data requirements for a specific project

Module 2: Sensors and Platforms for Image Acquisition

• Optical, radar, LiDAR, and multispectral sensors

• Satellite constellations and UAV systems

• Resolution types: spatial, spectral, temporal, radiometric

• Platform selection criteria for different applications

• Case Study: UAV imagery for precision agriculture

• Practical Exercise: Choose sensors and platforms for a hypothetical mapping project

Module 3: Image Quality and Preprocessing

• Factors affecting image quality: atmospheric, geometric, radiometric

• Calibration and correction techniques

• Data preprocessing for analysis

• Data formats, storage, and metadata considerations

• Case Study: Preprocessing satellite imagery for urban analysis

• Practical Exercise: Conduct geometric and radiometric corrections on sample images

Module 4: Multi-Source Data Integration

• Combining imagery from different sensors and platforms

• Data fusion techniques and interoperability

• Managing spatial and temporal discrepancies

• Applications in environmental monitoring, disaster management, and planning

• Case Study: Integrating optical and radar imagery for flood assessment

• Practical Exercise: Fuse multi-source data to create a composite map

Module 5: Planning and Implementing Remote Sensing Projects

• Project planning and workflow management

• Cost, time, and resource considerations

• Data acquisition ethics, licensing, and compliance

• Strategic applications for decision-making and reporting

• Case Study: Planning a regional land-use monitoring project

• Practical Exercise: Develop a remote sensing acquisition plan for a chosen application