Physical Geography: Satellite Remote Sensing

The course provides in-depth knowledge and skills in satellite remote sensing, with a particular focus on optical remote sensing of terrestrial ecosystems. You will understand how satellites collect data about the Earth and how this information can be used for environmental analysis and spatial planning.

You will study the basic physical principles behind remote sensing, and gain insight into technical solutions such as satellites, sensors and ground segments. You will also learn about the characteristics of different types of satellite data and principles of digital imaging and image processing.

The two parts of the course include:

1. remote sensing theory and image processing: basic concepts, data processing, image enhancement, classification, transformations, thematic maps and field data integration.
2. applications in environment, society and research: examples from agriculture, forestry, water management and urban environments and working with data from different temporal and spatial resolutions.

During your studies, you will work in lectures, laboratory sessions, field exercises, seminars and projects. You will be trained to analyse satellite data using image processing methods and interpretation of terrestrial environments.

You will learn how to handle basic corrections and transformations, such as radiometric and geometric adjustment of satellite images. In practical exercises, you will create thematic maps and integrate field data with satellite information - to interpret vegetation, land use and environmental change.

Through case studies, you will analyse data from different climate zones and ecosystems, and you will practise choosing the right method and resolution based on the question and type of environment. You will gain insight into how remote sensing is used in environmental work, spatial planning and research, and how models can be applied to understand complex systems.

Prerequisites

For admission to the course English B/6 and 90 credits scientific studies is required. Prior knowledge in basic geographic information science (GIS) is recommended but is not a requirement.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 42,500
First payment: SEK 42,500

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.