Remote Sensing of Environmental Pollution

Objectives of the course

The objectives of the course is to inform the student about the basic principles and methods in physics needed for the remote sensing of environmental pollution. The most important techniques used in remote sensing of environmental pollution will be the main topic of the course. The possibility to gain practical experience with the unique laser system for remote sensing (LIDAR), which is working and was also composed in Slovenia, will be given to the students.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of some mathematical chapters, specially functions and derivatives, plus physics (optics) and chemistry is needed. The course gives usefull knowledge for other subjects, such as Environmental Monitoring or Environmental Modelling.

Assessment methods

Successful completion of the exercises. Written examination.

Course contents

The course covers topics such as: Introduction to Sensing the Environmental Pollution, Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy, Differential Absorption LIDAR, Measuring in the IR range, Remote Sensing of the Earth's Surface and Water Surfaces.

Recommended reading

Obligatory:

• Campbell, J.B.: Introduction to Remote Sensing, Guilford publ., 1996
• "Air Monitoring by spectroscopic techniques", M.W. Sigrist, ed., J. Wiley and Sons, New York, 1996
• Ikeda, M.: Oceanographic Applications of Remote Sensing, CRC Press Inc., 1995

Optional:

• Vincent, R. K.: Fundamentals of Geological and Environmental Remote Sensing, TC, 1997
• Foody, G.: Environmental Remote Sensing from Regional to Global Scales, J. Wiley and Sons, 1994
• Bukata, R. P.: Optical Properties and Remote Sensing of Inland and Coastal Waters, CRC Press Inc., 1995