EEP 2.3 Remote Sensing in Hydrology and Water Resource Management

Faculty : 
Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering
MODULE TITLE: 
Environmental engineering and protection (EEP)
Semester: 
2026/2027 summer semester
ECTS: 
4
teaching hrs : 
45
self stud: 
35

Introduction to Remote Sensing. Remote Sensing principles and methods. Sensors and platforms. Aerial cameras. Multispectral Scanners. Environmental satellites. Data acquisition methods, procedures, and issues. Image data charateristics. Image classification methods and interpretation. Spectral indices. Remote Sensing in water-related information (floods, drought) and decision support systems.

KNOWLEDGE:

EEP_W7 - rules of data processing in the field of environment engineering and protection

EEP_W8 - rules of measurement and interpretation of monitoring data and assessment of the environment

SKILLS:

EEP_U1 - acquire, verify, evaluate and integrate environmental and geographical data from various sources

EEP_U4 - use proper methods and techniques in the field of processing information, statistical calculations and computer graphics in environmental protection and engineering as well as in water management

EEP_U5 - define engineering problem and indicate solutions by making calculations and individual projects

EEP_U8 - gain experience in basics computer programming and application of other software to solve environmental engineering problems

SOCIAL SKILLS:

EEP_K4 - indicate the social responsibility for the environment, being aware of the short- and long-term implications of the choice of different engineering solutions

EEP_K7 - solve professional problems correctly understanding the importance of gaining information from reliable sources