A digital remote sensing image
analysis project is required for all students. The project is intended to provide
a deeper understanding of digital image processing techniques through
experience. The project should investigate a particular research problem using
the remote sensing/GIS software packages that we use in class. You should
acquire remotely sensing images and apply the image processing methods that you
learned in labs and readings to extract information from the images. The
deliverable is a printed Powerpoint presentation that you will present to the
class. I strongly recommend you to convert the powerpoint slides into a
hardcopy of your RS portfolio that you can show to others. You should use the
knowledge and skills you acquired in the class discussion, books, and practical
component of the course. Every project must include the following sections: an
Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
There are two stages to the project (the dates
they are due are listed on the course schedule):
Project
proposal: Submit a one page project
proposal. It should include a project title, study area, a research question
and a list of tasks to be accomplished. Please make appointments with the
instructor to discuss your proposal if you have any questions.
Oral
presentation: The presentation should
describe data sets, the analyses you performed, and display the maps and
tabular output.
You can download remote sensing data from the
sites listed on the following spatial data web sites.