The aim of this training is to train professionals in Remote Sensing theory and the practical use of image processing software (Erdas Imagine) for plantation officers
To provide this training in context and to ensure that all participants had the
minimum remote sensing knowledge required for plantation data capturing and manipulation.
Module I: FUNDAMENTALS OF REMOTE SENSING
Learning outcomes:
• Understanding of Remote Sensing basic concepts
• Familiarity with the different Remote Sensing products available
• Visual interpretation of images
Outline:
• Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
o Electromagnetic energy (spectrum)
o Interactions with the atmosphere
• Characteristics of images
o Resolution: spatial, spectral and radiometric
o Basics of visual image interpretation
• Remote Sensing technology. Overview of different satellites and
sensors
• Vegetation applications of Remote Sensing
o General principles for vegetation recognition
o Remote Sensing for ecology, conservation and forestry
Module II: ERDAS IMAGINE PRACTICAL SESION
Prerequisites: Basic GIS knowledge required
Learning outcomes:
• Understanding of Remote Sensing basic concepts
• Familiarity with the different Remote Sensing products available and
potential use for environmental purposes
• Visual interpretation of images
Outline:
• Software essentials
o Understanding imagery
o Image display, inquiry options, examining attributes
o Vector data for image analysis
• Image acquisition
o Digital data resources: Access sites, types of data, costs…
o Explore internet based resources for imagery
• Image pre-processing
o Importing data
o Layer stack
o Study area: Sub-setting and Mosaic
• Georeferencing
o Ground control points
o Image rectification
o Resampling
• Image classification
o Thematic data
o Unsupervised classification
o Supervised classification: Define and evaluate signatures
o Evaluate classification
Module III: ERDAS IMAGINE PRACTICAL SESION
Prerequisites: Basic Remote sensing knowledge required
Learning outcomes:
• Understanding of Remote Sensing model development
• Familiarity with the different Remote Sensing products available and
potential use for plantation inventory and planning
Outline:
• Georeferencing
o Ground control points
o Image rectification
o Resampling
• DEM development
o Radar remote sensing
o DEM and contour generation
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