19ECE354: Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems

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Course objectives:
1. Familiarize about the concept of RS, its components, Electro Magnetic Radiation
and energy interactions
2. Develop knowledge on remote sensing data characteristics and space programs
3. Obtain knowledge on evolution, components and concepts in GIS
4. Understand data concepts and analysis techniques in GIS along with its
application areas
5. Demonstrate the knowledge of RS&GIS in implementing in various case studies
Module I: Number of hours(LTP) 9 0 0
Introduction Definitions of remote sensing and related terminology, Principles of remote
sensing, components of remote sensing, Energy source and electromagnetic radiation,
Energy interaction, Classification of Remote Sensing Systems
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. define various terminology used in Remote Sensing[L1]
2. Summarize the historical perspective of Remote Sensing[L2]
3. explain the principles and components of remote sensing[L2]
4. develop knowledge on Electro Magnetic Radiation[L3]
5. outline various energy interactions in related to Electro Magnetic Radiation[L2]
Module II: Number of hours(LTP) 9 0 0
Across track and along track scanning, Indian space programme - Research and
development. Characteristics of remote Sensing data, Photogrammetry – Satellite data
analysis – Visual image interpretation, Digital image processing – Image rectification,
enhancement, transformation
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. classify systems in Remote Sensing and energy recording technologies[L2]
2. identify the historical perspective of Remote Sensing[L3]
3. outline the developments in Indian Space Program[L2]
4. interpret satellite data (remote sensing data) [L2]
5. Develop knowledge on process involved in digital image processing[L3]
Module III: Number of hours(LTP) 9 0 0
Introduction - Definitions of GIS - The Evolution of GIS, Components of GIS, Approaches
to the study of GIS, Classes of maps, Plane and Geographic Coordinate systems, Map
projection, Classification of map projections, Geo-referencing
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. Classify and explain different components of GIS[L2]
2. identify different application areas of GIS[L3]
3. define terms and concepts related to GIS[L1]
4. develop knowledge on map projections and their classifications[L3]
5. explain the process of geo-referencing[L2]
Module IV: Number of hours(LTP) 9 0 0

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Spatial and non-spatial data, Vector and raster data structures, analysis, Database
management, Applications of RSGIS in Natural Resources Management, Applications of
RSGIS in Disaster Management.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. Classify different data in GIS[L2]
2. compare vector and raster data structures[L2]
3. outline concepts of Database Management System[L2]
4. Identify usage of GIS in day-to-day activities[L3]
Module V: Number of hours(LTP) 9 0 0
Concepts of Machine learning, Case Study on identification of high incident locations
using Machine Learning tools in ArcGIS
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. choose a case study of their interest [L3]
2. apply the knowledge of GIS in analyzing the case study[L3]
Text Books(s)
1. Lillesand, T.M. and Kiefer, R.W, Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, 6/e,
John Wiley and sons, New York, 2011
2. GolfriedKonechy, Geoinformation: Remote sensing, Photogrammetry and
Geographical Information Systems, 1/e, CRC press, 2002
Reference Book(s)
1. Burrough, P.A. and McDonnell, R.A., Principles of Geographic Information
Systems,3/e, Oxford University Press, New York, 2001.
2. Lintz, J. and Simonet, Remote sensing of Environment, Addison Wesley
Publishing Company, New Jersey, 1977
3. NPTEL Web course on Remote Sensing:
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105108077/
4. NPTEL Web course on GIS in Civil Engineering:
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105102015/

Course Outcomes:
1. Familiarize about the concept of RS, its components, Electro Magnetic Radiation
and energy interactions
2. Develop knowledge on remote sensing data characteristics and space programs
3. Obtain knowledge on evolution, components and concepts in GIS
4. Understand data concepts and analysis techniques in GIS along with its
application areas
5. Demonstrate the knowledge of RS&GIS in implementing in various case studies

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