What will I learn?
The online Terrestrial Remote Sensing course (in its free or paid mode), Optical and SAR Remote Sensing Tools from the National University of Córdoba, will teach you the basic concepts of remote sensing, the types of sensors used to capture electromagnetic radiation and radar waves, image processing techniques, and information extraction methods. In addition, you will see case studies on how to apply remote sensing in fields such as agriculture, hydrology, geology, or the environment.
The course is aimed at people who want to get started using optical and SAR remote sensing tools, with prior knowledge of physics and mathematics. The course has a rigorous and didactic approach that combines clear and detailed explanations with examples and activities that will help you consolidate your learning. The course also offers additional resources, such as readings, videos, and links of interest, which you can consult to expand your knowledge and delve deeper into the topics that interest you most.
This course is available on the edX platform, one of the most prestigious in the world for online education, founded by MIT and Harvard University. It can be taken completely for free or by paying a small fee.
Contents of the online terrestrial remote sensing course, Optical and SAR Remote Sensing Tools
In the course, you will be able to access the following content:
- Introduction to optical and SAR remote sensing: definition, history, importance, and examples of optical and SAR remote sensing. Study of electromagnetic radiation, which is the source of information for remote sensing. Study of sensor systems, which are the devices that capture electromagnetic radiation reflected or emitted by the Earth’s surface.
- Optical remote sensing: introduction to optical remote sensing, which is the technique that uses visible and infrared electromagnetic radiation to obtain images of the Earth’s surface. Study of optical sensors, which are the devices that record electromagnetic radiation in different spectral bands. Study of the properties, advantages, and limitations of optical remote sensing.
- SAR remote sensing: introduction to SAR remote sensing, which is the technique that uses microwave electromagnetic radiation to obtain images of the Earth’s surface. Study of SAR sensors, which are the devices that emit and receive microwave electromagnetic radiation. Study of the properties, advantages, and limitations of SAR remote sensing.
- Processing and analysis of optical and SAR remote sensing images: introduction to the processing and analysis of optical and SAR remote sensing images, which are the operations performed to improve, correct, interpret, and extract information from the images. Study of the tools, methods, and algorithms for the processing and analysis of optical and SAR remote sensing images. Study of applications and case studies of optical and SAR remote sensing in different fields, such as agriculture, hydrology, geology, and the environment.
Free or paid terrestrial remote sensing course
The course has two modalities: free and paid. The free terrestrial remote sensing course mode allows you to access all the course content, including videos, readings, exercises, and discussion forums.
The paid modality also offers you the possibility of obtaining a verified edX certificate, which accredits your participation and completion of the course. This certificate can be of great value to your curriculum vitae, as it demonstrates your interest and competence in the field of optical and SAR remote sensing. In addition, by paying for the course, you will be contributing to the National University of Córdoba and edX continuing to offer quality and accessible courses for everyone. If you want to know more about the cost and benefits of this modality, I invite you to visit the course page on edX, where you will find all the information you need.
In conclusion, the online Terrestrial Remote Sensing course (in its free or paid mode), Optical and SAR Remote Sensing Tools, is a course that provides you with a unique opportunity to learn about optical and SAR remote sensing tools, which are techniques for obtaining information from the Earth’s surface using remote sensors. Do not hesitate any longer and register for the course now. You will not regret it!
