The aim of this training is to train professionals in Remote Sensing theory and the practical use of image processing software (MAP INFO ) 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: MAP INFO 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
