3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
Introduction to key planetary and Earth science satellite remote sensing datasets, including visible and thermal imagery, visible through mid-infrared spectroscopy, radar, gamma ray and neutron spectroscopy, and laser altimetry. Students will receive hands-on-experience with data acquisition, image processing in IDL, spectral analysis in ENVI and Davinci, crater counting, and geologic mapping in GIS programs. Includes 1-2 full-day field trips. Junior, Senior, or Graduate status required. Recommended minimum background for undergraduates: Introductory knowledge of Earth or planetary surface processes and basic programming skills.
Learning Outcomes1Understand the underlying physical principles behind the interpretation of remote sensing data.
2Gain proficiency in the acquisition, processing, and analysis of remote sensing data.
3Gain field experience with using and ground truthing remote sensing data at planetary analog sites.
4Propose a research topic, conduct a literature review, and design and complete an original research project.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.