Geospatial Science in the Arctic Domain

edX MOOC / Non-credit USD 189
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Geospatial Science in the Arctic Domain

About this course

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

Skills you'll gain

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