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BIO800: Habitat Mapping and Resource Assessment using Remote Sensing Aims: To introduce the concepts underlying the use of satellite and airborne remote sensing in habitat mapping, resources assessment and monitoring. To develop the image processing practical skills and understanding required to use remote sensing technologies for habitat mapping and resources assessment by means of a series of hands-on computer-based training exercises. Intended Knowledge Outcomes: By the end of the module, you will have developed an understanding of the principles and applications of satellite and airborne digital remote sensing, aerial photography and field survey techniques to the assessment, mapping and monitoring of environmental resources and habitats. Intended Skills Outcomes: You will also have gained the practical and computer-based image processing and interpretation skills required to plan and conduct field surveys and direct or carry out processing of remotely sensed imagery. Module summary: This module introduces you to the applications of satellite and airborne remote sensing to environmental management and habitat mapping. The emphasis is on developing practical transferable skills in processing and interpreting remotely sensed images with a series of hand-on computer-based exercises which focus on environmental applications and key techniques, using a range of imagery from around the world. Remotely sensed imagery plays a fundamental role in habitat mapping and environmental management, usually providing the basis for geographical information systems (GIS). |