Academic Catalog

GEOE555 PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS OF IMAGING RADAR SYSTEMS

Course Code: 5640555
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Geological Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Masters
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Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Earth observation systems and space related activities. Review of Remote Sensing Principles. Basic principles, the theory and practice of Imaging Radar Systems. The nature of microwaves. Characteristics and applications of SAR imagery. Image analysis and post processing techniques. Radar image interpretation and synergistic use with other remotely sensed data. SAR interferometry.