Duration
15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in oceanography (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in space sciences (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The main objective of this course is to provide a basic training on Earth Observation, and more specifically, on the remote sensing of the ocean. The theoretical contents of this course are as follows:
Introduction
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Types of satellite sensors
Orbits, geolocation
Atmospheric effects, atmospheric transmission of the signal
Visible waveband radiometers - Ocean Colour
Infrared waveband radiometers - Sea Surface Temperature (SST)
Microwave waveband radiometers - SST, salinity, wind, sea ice, rain
Satellite data processing
Applications of ocean remote sensing data
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The students will know, at the end of the course: the basic concepts, the most relevant sensors and satellites, the treatment of the signal, the complementarity between different satellite data and between satellite and other sources of oceanographic data. The students will be able to work with satellite data, interpreting them and using them in some study cases.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic concepts of mathematics, statistics and physics
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoretical courses will lead the students through the basic concepts. Exercises aimed at applying some of the theoretical concepts will be performed, using SNAP and Acolyte, two softwares installed in the computers used for the exercices but also openly available for download.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Face-to-face
Recommended or required readings
A comprehensive list of relevant books and articles will be provided during te course. The books most used for the development of the theoretical concepts are:
- Measuring the Oceans from Space: The principles and methods of satellite oceanography, Ian Robinson, 2004
- Discovering the Ocean from Space: The Unique Applications of Satellite Oceanography, Ian Robinson, 2010.
- An Introduction to Ocean Remote Sensing. Seelye Martin. (2nd edition, 2014). Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/CBO9781139094368.
Assessment methods and criteria
A theoretical exam plus a practical exercise. Details will be iven during teh course
Work placement(s)
None
Organizational remarks
no content
Contacts
Aida Alvera-Azcárate
AGO-GHER
Université de Liège
Allée du 6 Août, 17, Bât. B5
4000 Liège, Belgium
Tel.: +32 (0)4 366 3664
Mail : a.alvera@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Assessment subjects
Assessment methods
Contacts
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
All material seen in class is part of the evaluationmaterial
Assessment methods
Oral exam (via Lifesize) and practical exam to be provided in pdf format. The pratical exercice question will be provided to students before 15 July 2020.
Contacts
Items online
Introduction to satellite oceanography
Introduction to satellite oceanography