Introduction to passive Earth Observation. Basics of photogrammetry. Thermal remote sensing. Principles and practice of spectroscopy. Multispectral Earth observations and imaging. Hyperspectral Earth observations and imaging. Health and safety issues and national and international legislation for the use of near-ground EO platforms. Control and navigation systems for near-ground EO platforms. Earth observation sampling strategies near-ground EO platforms.
KNOWLEDGE
-GEO_W4 - ways of obtaining data from remote sensing
-GEO_W7 - the safety regulations and operational planning in UAV missions - GEO_W4 - ways of obtaining data from remote sensing
SKILLS
-GEO_U10 - operate UAV and select the best models of UAV for specific applications
SOCIAL SKILLS
-GEO_K2 - apply the gain knowledge considering legal and ethical aspects
-GEO_K3 - effectively work individually and in a team, assuming different roles in it
-GEO_K4 - apply engineering knowledge being aware of its effects and influence on natural environment
-GEO_K6 - solve professional problems correctly understanding the importance of gaining information from reliable sources