Interpretation of Satellite Images

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

This subject is taught through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences: https://vieps.earthsci.unimelb.edu.au/.

85 hours.

A knowledge of third-year geology is strongly recommended.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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This subject will show how to use two computer programs (Global Mapper and ENVI) to process satellite images in order to obtain geological and environmental data. The subject is almost entirely practical, and involves processing a variety of images from a particular area, including digital elevation models, Landsat, radiometric and aeromagnetic data, to construct a geological map and geomorphic history. In addition, the use of hyperspectral imagery will be covered.

• An ability to identify the kind of digital information and software most appropriate to solving different geological problems; an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to work with state-of-the-art geological data sets in digital form;
• confidence and competence to interrogate geological problems employing modern digital techniques.

• Seven equally weighted practical exercises collectively equivalent to 1000 words, due two weeks after the last lecture (40%)
• Assignment equivalent to 1500 words, due two weeks after the last lecture (60%)

Reading to be completed during the pre-teaching period: Remote sensing and image interpretation 6th Edition Lillesand, T.M. and Keifer, R.W. John Wiley & Sons, 2008.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Handle large datasets in digital format;
• exercise critical judgement; undertake rigorous and independent thinking;
• adopt a problem-solving approach to new and unfamiliar tasks;
• develop high-level written report and/or oral presentation skills; interrogate, synthesise and interpret the published literature;
• work as part of a team.