Acquire theoretical, methodological, and practical foundations to understand the fundamental principles of remote sensing and the operation of Earth observation satellites.
Analyze and interpret various types of satellite data in the downstream sector to address a wide range of issues in traditional and complex domains, such as environmental and infrastructure monitoring, climate change, natural resource management, and spatial planning.
Utilize tools, algorithms, digital platforms, and software for satellite image processing to extract useful and applicable information.
Develop basic skills in applying Earth observation technologies, gaining the ability to interpret results in both scientific and industrial contexts.
Analyze and interpret various types of satellite data in the downstream sector to address a wide range of issues in traditional and complex domains, such as environmental and infrastructure monitoring, climate change, natural resource management, and spatial planning.
Utilize tools, algorithms, digital platforms, and software for satellite image processing to extract useful and applicable information.
Develop basic skills in applying Earth observation technologies, gaining the ability to interpret results in both scientific and industrial contexts.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
• Introduction to Earth observation and remote sensing.
• Types of satellites and sensors: optical, radar, multispectral, hyperspectral.
• Satellite orbits: geostationary, polar, and their applications.
Module 2: Satellite Technologies and Platforms
• Major space programmes (NASA, ESA, Copernicus, ASI).
• Satellite sensors and missions (Sentinel, Landsat, MODIS, TerraSAR X, etc.).
• Operating principles and applications of multispectral imagery and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data.
Teaching Methodology
• Theoretical lectures providing the conceptual foundations.
• Laboratory activities and in class exercises for hands on learning of image processing, analysis, and interpretation.
• Individual or group projects to apply acquired skills to real world case studies.
Teaching Materials
• Slides, handouts, and supplementary materials provided by the instructor.
References:
Brivio P.A., Lechi G.M., Zilioli E., Principi e metodi di Telerilevamento, 1a ed, UTET Università, 2006, ISBN 88-251-7293-1.
Dermanis A., Biagi L. Telerilevamento. Informazione territoriale mediante immagini da satellite, Cea 2002
Emery W., Camps A. Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing mAtmosphere, Ocean, Land and Cryosphere Applications, 1st Edition - August 30, 2017, Paperback ISBN: 9780128092545
Gomarasca M. A., 2009. Basics of Geomatics. Springer Netherlands, 978-1-4020-9013-4.
Campbell J.B. and Wynne R.H., 2011. Introduction to remote sensing (5th edition). The Guilford Press, New York.
Dainelli N., 2011. Telerilevamento: Manuale teorico-pratico per l’elaborazione delle immagini digitali. Dario Flaccovio Editore.
Papers and slides given by the professor.
Programme
Module 1: Fundamentals of Satellite Observation• Introduction to Earth observation and remote sensing.
• Types of satellites and sensors: optical, radar, multispectral, hyperspectral.
• Satellite orbits: geostationary, polar, and their applications.
Module 2: Satellite Technologies and Platforms
• Major space programmes (NASA, ESA, Copernicus, ASI).
• Satellite sensors and missions (Sentinel, Landsat, MODIS, TerraSAR X, etc.).
• Operating principles and applications of multispectral imagery and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data.
Teaching Methodology
• Theoretical lectures providing the conceptual foundations.
• Laboratory activities and in class exercises for hands on learning of image processing, analysis, and interpretation.
• Individual or group projects to apply acquired skills to real world case studies.
Teaching Materials
• Slides, handouts, and supplementary materials provided by the instructor.
References:
Brivio P.A., Lechi G.M., Zilioli E., Principi e metodi di Telerilevamento, 1a ed, UTET Università, 2006, ISBN 88-251-7293-1.
Dermanis A., Biagi L. Telerilevamento. Informazione territoriale mediante immagini da satellite, Cea 2002
Emery W., Camps A. Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing mAtmosphere, Ocean, Land and Cryosphere Applications, 1st Edition - August 30, 2017, Paperback ISBN: 9780128092545
Gomarasca M. A., 2009. Basics of Geomatics. Springer Netherlands, 978-1-4020-9013-4.
Campbell J.B. and Wynne R.H., 2011. Introduction to remote sensing (5th edition). The Guilford Press, New York.
Dainelli N., 2011. Telerilevamento: Manuale teorico-pratico per l’elaborazione delle immagini digitali. Dario Flaccovio Editore.
Core Documentation
A. Benedetto 2024. Strade Ferrovie Aeroporti. UTET Università De Agostini NovaraPapers and slides given by the professor.
Reference Bibliography
NoneAttendance
Not mandatory but recommendedType of evaluation
Oral exams teacher profile teaching materials
• Processing and preprocessing phases: geometric, radiometric, and atmospheric correction.
• Classification and change detection techniques: approaches and algorithms.
• Information extraction: analysis of vegetation indices (NDVI), soil moisture, climate related variations.
• Principles of Satellite Radar Interferometry and Persistent Scatterers Interferometry.
• Principles of interpolation and data integration methods: up scaling, down scaling, geostatistical algorithms (IDW, Kriging).
• Integration of satellite data with ground based surveys (drones, total station, LiDAR).
Module 4: Practical Applications
• Remote sensing data for land and infrastructure monitoring: urbanisation, land use change, infrastructure stability.
• Remote sensing for cultural heritage and archaeology.
• Emergency management: wildfires, floods, earthquakes.
• Environmental monitoring: pollution, water resources, air quality.
Module 5: Laboratory and Practical Sessions
• Introduction to satellite data analysis software (QGIS, SNAP, ENVI, Google Earth Engine).
• Practical exercises on processing and interpreting open satellite datasets (Sentinel, Landsat).
• Development of a final project: analysis of a case study using satellite data.
Dermanis, A., & Biagi, L. (2002). Remote Sensing: Territorial Information from Satellite Imagery. CEA.
Emery, W., & Camps, A. (2017). Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing: Atmosphere, Ocean, Land and Cryosphere Applications (1st ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780128092545.
Gomarasca, M. A. (2009). Basics of Geomatics. Springer Netherlands. ISBN 978-1-4020-9013-4.
Campbell, J. B., & Wynne, R. H. (2011). Introduction to Remote Sensing (5th ed.). The Guilford Press.
Dainelli, N. (2011). Remote Sensing: A Theoretical and Practical Manual for Digital Image Processing. Dario Flaccovio Editore.
Programme
Module 3: Satellite Image Processing, Analysis, and Integration with Emerging Technologies• Processing and preprocessing phases: geometric, radiometric, and atmospheric correction.
• Classification and change detection techniques: approaches and algorithms.
• Information extraction: analysis of vegetation indices (NDVI), soil moisture, climate related variations.
• Principles of Satellite Radar Interferometry and Persistent Scatterers Interferometry.
• Principles of interpolation and data integration methods: up scaling, down scaling, geostatistical algorithms (IDW, Kriging).
• Integration of satellite data with ground based surveys (drones, total station, LiDAR).
Module 4: Practical Applications
• Remote sensing data for land and infrastructure monitoring: urbanisation, land use change, infrastructure stability.
• Remote sensing for cultural heritage and archaeology.
• Emergency management: wildfires, floods, earthquakes.
• Environmental monitoring: pollution, water resources, air quality.
Module 5: Laboratory and Practical Sessions
• Introduction to satellite data analysis software (QGIS, SNAP, ENVI, Google Earth Engine).
• Practical exercises on processing and interpreting open satellite datasets (Sentinel, Landsat).
• Development of a final project: analysis of a case study using satellite data.
Core Documentation
Papers and slides given by the professoBrivio, P. A., Lechi, G. M., & Zilioli, E. (2006). Principles and Methods of Remote Sensing. UTET Università. ISBN 88-251-7293-1.Dermanis, A., & Biagi, L. (2002). Remote Sensing: Territorial Information from Satellite Imagery. CEA.
Emery, W., & Camps, A. (2017). Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing: Atmosphere, Ocean, Land and Cryosphere Applications (1st ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780128092545.
Gomarasca, M. A. (2009). Basics of Geomatics. Springer Netherlands. ISBN 978-1-4020-9013-4.
Campbell, J. B., & Wynne, R. H. (2011). Introduction to Remote Sensing (5th ed.). The Guilford Press.
Dainelli, N. (2011). Remote Sensing: A Theoretical and Practical Manual for Digital Image Processing. Dario Flaccovio Editore.
Reference Bibliography
NoneAttendance
Not mandatory but recommendedType of evaluation
Oral exams teacher profile teaching materials
• Introduction to Earth observation and remote sensing.
• Types of satellites and sensors: optical, radar, multispectral, hyperspectral.
• Satellite orbits: geostationary, polar, and their applications.
Module 2: Satellite Technologies and Platforms
• Major space programmes (NASA, ESA, Copernicus, ASI).
• Satellite sensors and missions (Sentinel, Landsat, MODIS, TerraSAR X, etc.).
• Operating principles and applications of multispectral imagery and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data.
Teaching Methodology
• Theoretical lectures providing the conceptual foundations.
• Laboratory activities and in class exercises for hands on learning of image processing, analysis, and interpretation.
• Individual or group projects to apply acquired skills to real world case studies.
Teaching Materials
• Slides, handouts, and supplementary materials provided by the instructor.
References:
Brivio P.A., Lechi G.M., Zilioli E., Principi e metodi di Telerilevamento, 1a ed, UTET Università, 2006, ISBN 88-251-7293-1.
Dermanis A., Biagi L. Telerilevamento. Informazione territoriale mediante immagini da satellite, Cea 2002
Emery W., Camps A. Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing mAtmosphere, Ocean, Land and Cryosphere Applications, 1st Edition - August 30, 2017, Paperback ISBN: 9780128092545
Gomarasca M. A., 2009. Basics of Geomatics. Springer Netherlands, 978-1-4020-9013-4.
Campbell J.B. and Wynne R.H., 2011. Introduction to remote sensing (5th edition). The Guilford Press, New York.
Dainelli N., 2011. Telerilevamento: Manuale teorico-pratico per l’elaborazione delle immagini digitali. Dario Flaccovio Editore.
Papers and slides given by the professor.
Mutuazione: 20830015 OSSERVAZIONE DELLA TERRA DA SATELLITE in Ingegneria Aerospaziale LM-20 R BENEDETTO ANDREA, GAGLIARDI VALERIO,
Programme
Module 1: Fundamentals of Satellite Observation• Introduction to Earth observation and remote sensing.
• Types of satellites and sensors: optical, radar, multispectral, hyperspectral.
• Satellite orbits: geostationary, polar, and their applications.
Module 2: Satellite Technologies and Platforms
• Major space programmes (NASA, ESA, Copernicus, ASI).
• Satellite sensors and missions (Sentinel, Landsat, MODIS, TerraSAR X, etc.).
• Operating principles and applications of multispectral imagery and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data.
Teaching Methodology
• Theoretical lectures providing the conceptual foundations.
• Laboratory activities and in class exercises for hands on learning of image processing, analysis, and interpretation.
• Individual or group projects to apply acquired skills to real world case studies.
Teaching Materials
• Slides, handouts, and supplementary materials provided by the instructor.
References:
Brivio P.A., Lechi G.M., Zilioli E., Principi e metodi di Telerilevamento, 1a ed, UTET Università, 2006, ISBN 88-251-7293-1.
Dermanis A., Biagi L. Telerilevamento. Informazione territoriale mediante immagini da satellite, Cea 2002
Emery W., Camps A. Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing mAtmosphere, Ocean, Land and Cryosphere Applications, 1st Edition - August 30, 2017, Paperback ISBN: 9780128092545
Gomarasca M. A., 2009. Basics of Geomatics. Springer Netherlands, 978-1-4020-9013-4.
Campbell J.B. and Wynne R.H., 2011. Introduction to remote sensing (5th edition). The Guilford Press, New York.
Dainelli N., 2011. Telerilevamento: Manuale teorico-pratico per l’elaborazione delle immagini digitali. Dario Flaccovio Editore.
Core Documentation
A. Benedetto 2024. Strade Ferrovie Aeroporti. UTET Università De Agostini NovaraPapers and slides given by the professor.
Reference Bibliography
NoneAttendance
Not mandatory but recommendedType of evaluation
Oral exams teacher profile teaching materials
• Processing and preprocessing phases: geometric, radiometric, and atmospheric correction.
• Classification and change detection techniques: approaches and algorithms.
• Information extraction: analysis of vegetation indices (NDVI), soil moisture, climate related variations.
• Principles of Satellite Radar Interferometry and Persistent Scatterers Interferometry.
• Principles of interpolation and data integration methods: up scaling, down scaling, geostatistical algorithms (IDW, Kriging).
• Integration of satellite data with ground based surveys (drones, total station, LiDAR).
Module 4: Practical Applications
• Remote sensing data for land and infrastructure monitoring: urbanisation, land use change, infrastructure stability.
• Remote sensing for cultural heritage and archaeology.
• Emergency management: wildfires, floods, earthquakes.
• Environmental monitoring: pollution, water resources, air quality.
Module 5: Laboratory and Practical Sessions
• Introduction to satellite data analysis software (QGIS, SNAP, ENVI, Google Earth Engine).
• Practical exercises on processing and interpreting open satellite datasets (Sentinel, Landsat).
• Development of a final project: analysis of a case study using satellite data.
Dermanis, A., & Biagi, L. (2002). Remote Sensing: Territorial Information from Satellite Imagery. CEA.
Emery, W., & Camps, A. (2017). Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing: Atmosphere, Ocean, Land and Cryosphere Applications (1st ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780128092545.
Gomarasca, M. A. (2009). Basics of Geomatics. Springer Netherlands. ISBN 978-1-4020-9013-4.
Campbell, J. B., & Wynne, R. H. (2011). Introduction to Remote Sensing (5th ed.). The Guilford Press.
Dainelli, N. (2011). Remote Sensing: A Theoretical and Practical Manual for Digital Image Processing. Dario Flaccovio Editore.
Mutuazione: 20830015 OSSERVAZIONE DELLA TERRA DA SATELLITE in Ingegneria Aerospaziale LM-20 R BENEDETTO ANDREA, GAGLIARDI VALERIO,
Programme
Module 3: Satellite Image Processing, Analysis, and Integration with Emerging Technologies• Processing and preprocessing phases: geometric, radiometric, and atmospheric correction.
• Classification and change detection techniques: approaches and algorithms.
• Information extraction: analysis of vegetation indices (NDVI), soil moisture, climate related variations.
• Principles of Satellite Radar Interferometry and Persistent Scatterers Interferometry.
• Principles of interpolation and data integration methods: up scaling, down scaling, geostatistical algorithms (IDW, Kriging).
• Integration of satellite data with ground based surveys (drones, total station, LiDAR).
Module 4: Practical Applications
• Remote sensing data for land and infrastructure monitoring: urbanisation, land use change, infrastructure stability.
• Remote sensing for cultural heritage and archaeology.
• Emergency management: wildfires, floods, earthquakes.
• Environmental monitoring: pollution, water resources, air quality.
Module 5: Laboratory and Practical Sessions
• Introduction to satellite data analysis software (QGIS, SNAP, ENVI, Google Earth Engine).
• Practical exercises on processing and interpreting open satellite datasets (Sentinel, Landsat).
• Development of a final project: analysis of a case study using satellite data.
Core Documentation
Papers and slides given by the professoBrivio, P. A., Lechi, G. M., & Zilioli, E. (2006). Principles and Methods of Remote Sensing. UTET Università. ISBN 88-251-7293-1.Dermanis, A., & Biagi, L. (2002). Remote Sensing: Territorial Information from Satellite Imagery. CEA.
Emery, W., & Camps, A. (2017). Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing: Atmosphere, Ocean, Land and Cryosphere Applications (1st ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780128092545.
Gomarasca, M. A. (2009). Basics of Geomatics. Springer Netherlands. ISBN 978-1-4020-9013-4.
Campbell, J. B., & Wynne, R. H. (2011). Introduction to Remote Sensing (5th ed.). The Guilford Press.
Dainelli, N. (2011). Remote Sensing: A Theoretical and Practical Manual for Digital Image Processing. Dario Flaccovio Editore.
Reference Bibliography
NoneAttendance
Not mandatory but recommendedType of evaluation
Oral examsMutuazione: 20830015 OSSERVAZIONE DELLA TERRA DA SATELLITE in Ingegneria Aerospaziale LM-20 R BENEDETTO ANDREA, GAGLIARDI VALERIO,
