This course focuses on a range of remote sensing and geospatial science applications in the Arctic domain. Based on a brief introduction of fundamental remote sensing principles, this course will discuss general change detection applications, will introduce methods for the monitoring of snow and water; and teach remote sensing methods for wildfire analysis. In the final module, the course will discuss increasing landslide hazards in the Arctic and reveal how shallow and deep-seated landslides can be mapped using optical and radar remote sensing. All these applications are actors of change in the Arctic and impact geospatial intelligence applications such as the assessment of Arctic domain trafficability.
What you'll learn
understand fundamental remote sensing principles
apply remote sensing methods for change detection
monitor snow and water levels in the Arctic
analyze wildfire impacts using remote sensing
map landslide hazards with optical and radar techniques
Course objectives
provide an overview of remote sensing applications in the Arctic
introduce monitoring methods for environmental changes
discuss the implications of geospatial intelligence in Arctic trafficability