Remote Sensing and GIS (B.A Geography)

Principles of remote sensing, aerial photographs, satellite imagery and basics of geographic information systems.

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01Unit 1: Principles of Remote Sensing 5 topics

Meaning, history and stages of remote sensing
Electromagnetic spectrum
Interaction with atmosphere and earth surface
Spectral signatures of vegetation, water and soil
Active and passive remote sensing

02Unit 2: Aerial Photography 4 topics

Types of aerial photographs - vertical, oblique
Scale of an aerial photograph
Stereoscopy and stereoscopes
Elements of image interpretation - tone, texture, shape, size, pattern, shadow, association

03Unit 3: Satellite Remote Sensing 5 topics

Platforms - geostationary and sun-synchronous satellites
Sensors and resolutions - spatial, spectral, radiometric, temporal
Landsat, Sentinel and Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites
False colour composite (FCC)
Digital image processing (introduction)

04Unit 4: Geographic Information System 5 topics

Meaning and components of GIS
Raster and vector data models
Spatial and attribute data
GIS functions - overlay, buffer, query
Open-source GIS - QGIS; Bhuvan portal

05Unit 5: GNSS and Applications 4 topics

GPS - segments and working
NavIC (IRNSS)
Applications in land use / land cover mapping
Applications in agriculture, forestry, disaster management and urban planning

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You will be able to

Explain the principles of remote sensing - electromagnetic radiation, spectral signatures and platforms
Describe aerial photographs - types, scale and elements of interpretation
Explain satellite remote sensing, sensors, resolutions and Indian satellite programmes
Explain the components, data models and functions of a Geographic Information System
Describe GPS / GNSS and its use with GIS
Discuss applications of RS and GIS in land use, agriculture, disaster and urban planning

Who it is for

B.A Geography students of Semester 6 (UP state universities, NEP 2020 syllabus)
Students planning careers in GIS, mapping and planning
UGC-NET and competitive exam aspirants

What you need

B.A Geography Semesters 1-5 including cartography practicals
Basic computer skills are helpful

Questions

Which syllabus is followed?

The NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus of UP state universities. Where your university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your own university syllabus.

Is software taught?

Basic demonstrations in free software (QGIS, Google Earth, ISRO Bhuvan) are given; detailed hands-on work is done in the Practical-VI paper.

Does it help in getting a job?

RS and GIS skills are useful for mapping, survey, planning and environmental jobs and for higher studies.