What will I learn?
The online Earth sensing course (in its free or paid mode), Sensing Planet Earth – Water and Ice, provides a comprehensive overview of the methods and applications of sensing Earth’s water and ice resources.
Designed for learners interested in environmental science, geography, or remote sensing technology. High school mathematics and physics is required. The course has a rigorous and didactic approach, which combines clear and simple explanations with examples and activities that will help you consolidate your learning. The course also offers you additional resources, such as readings, videos and links of interest, that you can consult to expand your knowledge and deepen the topics that interest you the most.
This course is available on the edX platform, one of the world’s most prestigious online education platforms, founded by MIT and Harvard University. It can be taken completely free of charge or for a small fee.
Contents of the online Earth sensing course, Sensing Planet Earth – Water and Ice
These are the contents of the course:
- Introduction to Earth Sensing: Learn about the principles and technologies behind Earth observation and remote sensing, and explore their applications in monitoring water and ice resources.
- Remote Sensing Techniques: Discover the various remote sensing techniques used to study Earth’s water and ice, including satellite imagery, LiDAR, and radar systems.
- Water Resources Monitoring: Explore methods for monitoring water resources, including surface water bodies, groundwater, and hydrological processes such as precipitation and evaporation.
- Ice and Glacier Monitoring: Dive into the world of ice and glacier monitoring, examining techniques for measuring ice extent, thickness, and movement, and their implications for climate change research.
- Case Studies and Applications: Explore real-world case studies and applications of Earth sensing in water and ice resource management, environmental conservation, and climate change mitigation.
Paid or free Earth sensing course
The course has two modalities: free and paid. The free Earth sensing course, allows you to access all the content of the course, including the videos, the readings, the exercises and the discussion forums.
The paid modality also offers you the possibility of obtaining a verified certificate from edX, which accredits your participation and approval of the course. This certificate can be of great value for your curriculum vitae, as it demonstrates your interest and competence in Earth’s sensing. In addition, by paying for the course, you will be contributing to Chalmers University of Technology and edX being able to continue offering 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 Earth sensing course (in its free or paid mode), Sensing Planet Earth – Water and Ice, allows you to gain invaluable insights into the dynamics of our planet’s water and ice systems. Join a diverse community of learners passionate about understanding and protecting the Earth’s natural resources for future generations.
