Lecture 17: Earth Observation Missions

Author: Fadri Date: 11.11.2024 Exercise: EO on other planets (in class) Lecturer: Andrea Manconi Reading Ass: 8 Summaries: Earth Observation (../../Earth%20Observation%2016a607ce73f8801ba788d8a0275c155a.md)

Content Summary:

• Basics of measurement principles
• Fundamentals of image acquisition
• Basics of the sensor-specific geometries
• Sensor-specific determination of environmental parameters

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand how to define mission objectives and select appropriate instruments based on mission needs.
• Gain knowledge of orbit selection, remote sensing principles, and sensor technology for Earth observation.
• Learn data analysis techniques for applications in environmental monitoring, climate change studies, and resource exploration.