Section: Exploring and integrating remotely sensed imagery | Remote Sensing and Image Analysis | Z_GIS

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    • Learning objectives (module level):

      • 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 

Fundamentals: from physics to visuals

Exploring and integrating remotely sensed imagery

  • Exploring and integrating remotely sensed imagery

    • Learning objectives:

      • develop and demonstrate skills in visual image interpretation
      • understand and explain the importance of remote sensing image display and analytics in Digital Earth contexts 
      • continue to build experience in visual rs image interpretation and explanation of underlying factors and processes
      • decide when and where to apply remote sensing imagery for visual interpretation, enhancement and as data source for geospatial workflows 

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    • Glossaries and Dictionaries URL

    • ArcGIS Earth URL

      Get started with downloading and installing ArcGIS Earth - a virtual globe based on a satellite image view of Earth, enabling 'all' your ArcGIS Online data to be superimposed and interpreted in a global image map context.

      Set a bookmark on your hometown and your favourite holiday spot, explore the area around and then share your bookmarks (right click on My Data / Bookmarks) with your module folder in ArcGIS Online.

      Learn how to use ArcGIS Earth ...

    • Getting started with ArcGIS Image for ArcGIS Online Page

      As one element of the ArcGIS Online 'ecosystem', this extension supports fundamental (as well as advanced) methods of image management, visualisation, analysis and feature extraction. Make sure you build a basic understanding and skills in working with this functionality.

    • Sentinel Hub EO Browser Page

      This is an openly available cloud (online) platform for working with (not only) Sentinel data. Make sure you build a basic familiarity with its capabilities, as it will be used across the following sections in this course. 

    • The New Age of Imagery (eBook) File

      Collection of case studies illustrating the scope of remote sensing imagery application domains

    • The ArcGIS Imagery Book URL

      Explore how imagery and remote sensing power modern GIS. Use this web site and the companion Instructional Guide for The ArcGIS Imagery Book and Learn ArcGIS lessons to quickly begin putting imagery to smarter, more skillful use with your GIS. Get an overview of the content of this eBook, we will focus on specific chapters later in this module.

    • MOOC: Imagery in Action URL

      Make sure you complete this MOOC before, during or after taking this course, the sooner the better! Be aware that this MOOC is offered on a fixed schedule 1 or 2 times a year and not synchronized with academic years or semester schedules.

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Fundamentals: from physics to visuals