Course Contents: Unit I (4 hrs) Fundamentals: Basics physics of remote sensing (optical, thermal and microwaves) Electromagnetic Radiations,

EMR spectrum, Atmospheric Windows, Physics of Remote Sensing, Spectral Signatures, Spectral Response pattern of soil, Vegetation & water. Active & passive sensors. Unit II (4 hrs) Image Analysis: Visual interpretation, Digital processing, Preprocessing, Enhancement, Transformations, Classification, Integration Unit III (4 hrs) Data analysis & ground Truth collection, Satellite: IRS and other satellites. Fundamentals of Image Interpretation Techniques, Image formation , Characterictis of Aerial photography and acquiation of aerial photographic data 146 | P a g e w w w . c u h i m a c h a l . a c . i n

Unit IV (4 hrs) Elements of GIS: Basic Concepts about Spatial Information, Manual vs Automated GIS, Data Structure: Raster and Vector Formats, TIN, DEM, Data Models. Various Structures and Data Formats. Data Input: Digitization and Scanning Methods. Unit V (4 hrs) Spatial Data Analysis: Data Manipulation techniques, Overlay Operations, Buffers, GIS and Remote Sensing Integration. Introduction to GPS. Application of Remote Sensing and GIS techniques in environmental monitoring.