451-332 Imaging in the Geosciences

620-161 Introductory Mathematics.

Upon completion of this subject students should have an understanding of the techniques and applications of imaging systems in the geosciences, geomatics, and planetary and natural sciences, and an introductory knowledge of photogrammetry.

Content includes imaging requirements for topographic mapping, meteorology, planetary mapping, remote sensing, oceanography and the earth sciences; digital imaging systems; data visualisation; applications and case studies; geometry of a metric image, sensor interior orientation, perspective distortion and imaging scale; introduction to rectification and orthorectification; and the concept of parallax, stereo restitution, digital mapping, project planning and film scanners.

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

• ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large

• ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

• ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance

• ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member

• understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development

• capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning

• intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity

• openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom

• profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship

One 3-hour written examination at the end of semester (60%), image interpretation component - practical assessment comprising 2 exercises due at the end of week 2 and at the end of the component (5% and 15%), image measurement component - practical assessment comprising 3 exercises (20%).