Subject · Environmental engineering

Physical basis of remote sensingTopics

İF-4177y7 creditsSpring semesterMandatory2025-2026

Topic plan

The subject's topics and the learning outcomes attached to each one.

32 topics
  1. 1. Some information on remote sensing techniques - long range weather forecasting. globalization of information acquisition. the main advantages of using space vehicles in the study of natural resources and environmental control. principles of space observation and research. space, time, thematic characteristics

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • It explains the nature of remote sensing methods, working principles and application areas.
    • Assesses the advantages of space-based remote sensing in weather forecasting, natural resource studies, and environmental monitoring.
    • Distinguishes spatial, temporal and thematic characteristics of remote sensing data and interprets their practical importance.
    Open resource: Some information on remote sensing techniques - long range weather forecasting. globalization of information acquisition. the main advantages of using space vehicles in the study of natural resources and environmental control. principles of space observation and research. space, time, thematic characteristics (opens in a new tab)
  2. 2. - earth's atmosphere. space shot data. aerospace methods. electromagnetic waves. atmospheric "transparency windows" and shooting ranges

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explain the structure of the earth's atmosphere, the characteristics of electromagnetic waves and their role in remote sensing
    • Interprets the data of space shootings and principles of application of aerospace methods.
    • Analyzes atmospheric "windows of transparency" and the use of different imaging ranges in remote sensing.
    Open resource: - earth's atmosphere. space shot data. aerospace methods. electromagnetic waves. atmospheric "transparency windows" and shooting ranges (opens in a new tab)
  3. 3. The role of remote sensing in environmental studies. - cosmic natural science. space geoscience system. space oceanology system. field of oceanology and oceanography. agriculture and forestry, geography. area of ​​biosphere and environmental control. (m)

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains the role of remote sensing in environmental studies and the main application areas of space observation systems
    • Appreciates the importance of space natural science, space geoscience, and space oceanology in the study of natural resources and environmental monitoring.
    • Analyzes and interprets the state of the biosphere, agriculture and forestry, as well as ocean and terrestrial ecosystems using remote sensing data.
    Open resource: The role of remote sensing in environmental studies. - cosmic natural science. space geoscience system. space oceanology system. field of oceanology and oceanography. agriculture and forestry, geography. area of ​​biosphere and environmental control. (m) (opens in a new tab)
  4. 4. Attenuation of radiation in the atmosphere - incoming radiation. scattered radiation. cumulative radiation

    Topic learning outcomes

    • It explains the reasons for the attenuation of radiation in the atmosphere and the factors affecting this process.
    • Differentiates the properties of incident, scattered and total radiation and interprets their distribution in the atmosphere.
    • It evaluates the effect of atmospheric attenuation of radiation on the accuracy and quality of remote sensing data.
    Open resource: Attenuation of radiation in the atmosphere - incoming radiation. scattered radiation. cumulative radiation (opens in a new tab)
  5. 5. Particles causing atmospheric scattering. relay scattering. aerosol scattering. non-selective scattering

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains the particles that cause scattering in the atmosphere and their effect on electromagnetic radiation. rayley compares the properties of aerosol and non-selective scattering types and interprets the conditions of their formation. assesses the impact of atmospheric scattering on remote sensing data quality and environmental monitoring.
    Open resource: Particles causing atmospheric scattering. relay scattering. aerosol scattering. non-selective scattering (opens in a new tab)
  6. 6. Concept of spectral brightness. indicators of surfaces, spectral brightness curves. classification of natural objects by spectral brightness. orthotropic surfaces. mirror surfaces. reverse mirror surfaces. mixed surfaces

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains the concept of spectral brightness, surface indicatrix and the essence of spectral brightness curves. classifies natural objects according to their spectral luminance properties and interprets the different properties of orthotropic, mirror, anti-mirror, and mixed surfaces. analyzes remote sensing data using spectral brightness indicators and evaluates different land cover types.
    Open resource: Concept of spectral brightness. indicators of surfaces, spectral brightness curves. classification of natural objects by spectral brightness. orthotropic surfaces. mirror surfaces. reverse mirror surfaces. mixed surfaces (opens in a new tab)
  7. 7. - spectral characteristics of a natural object. showing at which time and in which geographic location the object's spectral characteristics are recorded, correct analysis of spectral characteristics changes in time and space. factors affecting the spectral characteristics of natural objects. the main factors causing changes in the spectral characteristics of plants

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains the effects of clouds, atmospheric refraction, and radiation attenuation on remote sensing data. it interprets the electromagnetic radiation absorption and scattering properties of atmospheric components. it evaluates the spectral transparency of the atmosphere and its effect on the optical characteristics of natural objects.
    Open resource: - spectral characteristics of a natural object. showing at which time and in which geographic location the object's spectral characteristics are recorded, correct analysis of spectral characteristics changes in time and space. factors affecting the spectral characteristics of natural objects. the main factors causing changes in the spectral characteristics of plants (opens in a new tab)
  8. 8. - orbital lifetime. crisis orbit. circular and elliptical orbits. division of orbits into characteristic types. certain requirements for earth meteorological satellites (gmps).

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains orbital lifetime, crisis orbit, characteristics of circular and elliptical orbits. distinguishes the main types of satellite orbits and explains their application in space systems of various purposes. assesses the basic technical and functional requirements for earth meteorological satellites and explains their role in weather forecasting and environmental monitoring.
    Open resource: - orbital lifetime. crisis orbit. circular and elliptical orbits. division of orbits into characteristic types. certain requirements for earth meteorological satellites (gmps). (opens in a new tab)
  9. 9. Orbits of satellites. the shape of the orbit, height, rotation period. sun-synchronous orbits

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains the shape, height and period of rotation of satellite orbits. distinguishes the characteristics of circular and elliptical orbits and interprets their influence on satellite observations. evaluates the characteristics of sun-synchronous orbits and their importance in remote sensing and earth observation.
    Open resource: Orbits of satellites. the shape of the orbit, height, rotation period. sun-synchronous orbits (opens in a new tab)
  10. 10. - the effect of clouds. atmospheric refraction. attenuation of the beam in the atmosphere. absorption capacity of individual components of the atmosphere. spectral transparency of the atmosphere. the effect of the atmosphere on the optical characteristics of a natural object

    Lecture
    Open resource: - the effect of clouds. atmospheric refraction. attenuation of the beam in the atmosphere. absorption capacity of individual components of the atmosphere. spectral transparency of the atmosphere. the effect of the atmosphere on the optical characteristics of a natural object (opens in a new tab)
  11. 11. Absorption of solar radiation by the atmosphere - basic concepts. "reflected solar radiation". absorption characteristics of atmospheric gases. (m)

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains the process of absorption of solar radiation in the atmosphere and its basic concepts. explains the nature of reflected solar radiation and its role in remote sensing. analyzing the absorption characteristics of atmospheric gases, he assessed their effect on the distribution of radiation
    Open resource: Absorption of solar radiation by the atmosphere - basic concepts. "reflected solar radiation". absorption characteristics of atmospheric gases. (m) (opens in a new tab)
  12. 12. Mss device (landsat satellite). landsat-7 satellite. the main technical characteristics of the CNS device. simplified scheme of the CNS device

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Landsat 7 explains the main purpose of the CNS instrument and the principle of multispectral observation. describes the technical characteristics of the MSS device (spectral ranges, resolution and scanning system). analyzing the working principles of the CNS device based on a simplified scheme, it explains the data flow.
    Open resource: Mss device (landsat satellite). landsat-7 satellite. the main technical characteristics of the CNS device. simplified scheme of the CNS device (opens in a new tab)
  13. 13. Spacecraft in remote sensing – part II - NOAA satellite (usa). AVHRR scanner. selecting spectral channels of the scanner. "resurs-01" satellite. resource - ф. (m)

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains the basic functions of NOAA satellites and the AVHRR scanner. it explains the principles of selecting the spectral channels of the AVHRR scanner and their areas of application. assesses the mission of resurs-01 and resurs-f satellites and their role in remote sensing.
    Open resource: Spacecraft in remote sensing – part II - NOAA satellite (usa). AVHRR scanner. selecting spectral channels of the scanner. "resurs-01" satellite. resource - ф. (m) (opens in a new tab)
  14. 14. Acquisition of aerospace images. photographic equipment (frame and panorama). aerial cameras. space cameras. panoramic cameras

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains the principles of obtaining aerial images and the characteristics of photographic equipment (frame and panorama). differentiates the functions and applications of aerial cameras, space cameras and panoramic systems. evaluates the role of aerospace imagery in remote sensing and mapping.
    Open resource: Acquisition of aerospace images. photographic equipment (frame and panorama). aerial cameras. space cameras. panoramic cameras (opens in a new tab)
  15. 15. Carriers of shooting devices. the spectral range of the shot. acquisition technology. classification of space images by spectral range and imaging technology. microwave radiometric or radar imagery. visibility, scale and spatial resolution.

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • It explains the carriers, spectral range and acquisition technology of the recording devices. explains the classification of space images according to the spectral range and imaging technology, distinguishes between microwave and radar images. it evaluates the effect of visibility, scale and spatial resolution on the quality of images.
    Open resource: Carriers of shooting devices. the spectral range of the shot. acquisition technology. classification of space images by spectral range and imaging technology. microwave radiometric or radar imagery. visibility, scale and spatial resolution. (opens in a new tab)
  16. 16. - geometric correction, internal and external sources. correction of the atmosphere. radiometric correction. formation of radiometric distortions. GIS

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains the nature of geometric correction and distortions from internal and external sources. explains the principles of atmospheric and radiometric correction and causes of radiometric distortions. evaluates the role of geographic information systems (gis) in remote sensing data processing.
    Open resource: - geometric correction, internal and external sources. correction of the atmosphere. radiometric correction. formation of radiometric distortions. GIS (opens in a new tab)
  17. 17. - general issues of decoding. decoding of aerial images. remote sensing methods. completeness of decoding. decryption reliability. signs of direct decoding. the tone of the photo. signs of indirect decoding.

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • It explains the general principles of decoding, aerial imagery analysis methods and remote sensing methods. explains the concepts of decryption completeness and reliability and assesses their impact on data quality. distinguishes signs of direct and indirect decoding (including the tone of the photo image) and explains their application.
    Open resource: - general issues of decoding. decoding of aerial images. remote sensing methods. completeness of decoding. decryption reliability. signs of direct decoding. the tone of the photo. signs of indirect decoding. (opens in a new tab)
  18. 18. Test sites. the main issues solved in landfills. benchmark test landfill. the main purpose of the aerial photography at the benchmark test site

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • It explains the purpose of test sites and the main issues addressed there. etalon explains the functions of test sites and their role in remote sensing systems. etalon evaluates the purpose and importance of aerial photography conducted at landfills.
    Open resource: Test sites. the main issues solved in landfills. benchmark test landfill. the main purpose of the aerial photography at the benchmark test site (opens in a new tab)
  19. 19. The first subsatellite experiments. issues to be resolved. taking into account the effect of the atmosphere during shooting from space. obtaining average values ​​from measurements of parameters of natural objects as the height increases

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • It explains the purpose of the first subsatellite experiments and the main scientific and technical issues to be solved. it explains the effect of atmospheric effects on data quality during aerial photography. evaluates the reasons and importance of averaging the measurement results as the height increases.
    Open resource: The first subsatellite experiments. issues to be resolved. taking into account the effect of the atmosphere during shooting from space. obtaining average values ​​from measurements of parameters of natural objects as the height increases (opens in a new tab)
  20. 20. - study of the atmosphere. study of characteristics of atmospheric circulation and cloud systems. study of the earth's radiation and heat balance. study of other meteorological parameters. collection of meteorological data. study of hydrosphere, ocean and seas. record ocean surface temperature. measuring ocean level. snow and ice cover. studying the distribution and dynamics of snow cover. snow cover thickness. snow avalanches. anthropogenic impact on the natural environment and environmental issues. manifestation of human influence on nature. air pollution. water pollution. the problem of ozone layer depletion.

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • It explains the methods of studying the processes of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and cryosphere through remote sensing. interprets measurements of parameters such as ocean surface temperature, sea level and snow-ice cover by space observation. analyzing anthropogenic effects (air and water pollution, depletion of the ozone layer), it evaluates their ecological consequences.
    Open resource: - study of the atmosphere. study of characteristics of atmospheric circulation and cloud systems. study of the earth's radiation and heat balance. study of other meteorological parameters. collection of meteorological data. study of hydrosphere, ocean and seas. record ocean surface temperature. measuring ocean level. snow and ice cover. studying the distribution and dynamics of snow cover. snow cover thickness. snow avalanches. anthropogenic impact on the natural environment and environmental issues. manifestation of human influence on nature. air pollution. water pollution. the problem of ozone layer depletion. (opens in a new tab)
  21. 21. - collecting information necessary to use solar energy. determination of potential opportunities for optimization of regional characteristics of the area intended for the use of geothermal energy. collection of information necessary for the establishment and operation of hydropower plants. collection of MZ data necessary to use wind energy. primary data used in remote sensing of coastal zones and oceans. the main causes of pollution of the ocean and coastal zones. control of snow and ice cover.

    Lecture

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains the role of remote sensing data in evaluating renewable energy sources (solar, wind, geothermal, and hydro). describes the main types of data used for remote sensing of coastal zones and oceans and their applications. assesses the causes of ocean and coastal pollution, as well as the ecological importance of snow and ice cover monitoring.
    Open resource: - collecting information necessary to use solar energy. determination of potential opportunities for optimization of regional characteristics of the area intended for the use of geothermal energy. collection of information necessary for the establishment and operation of hydropower plants. collection of MZ data necessary to use wind energy. primary data used in remote sensing of coastal zones and oceans. the main causes of pollution of the ocean and coastal zones. control of snow and ice cover. (opens in a new tab)
  22. 22. Concentration of atmospheric aerosols. control of atmospheric pollution. observation of the displacement of clouds. observation of cloud cover. results from the measurement of the vertical profile of temperature

    Lecture
    Open resource: Concentration of atmospheric aerosols. control of atmospheric pollution. observation of the displacement of clouds. observation of cloud cover. results from the measurement of the vertical profile of temperature (opens in a new tab)
  23. 23. - long-term weather forecasting. globalization of information acquisition. the main advantages of using space vehicles in the study of natural resources and environmental control. principles of space observation and research. space, time, thematic characteristics

    Lecture
    Open resource: - long-term weather forecasting. globalization of information acquisition. the main advantages of using space vehicles in the study of natural resources and environmental control. principles of space observation and research. space, time, thematic characteristics (opens in a new tab)
  24. 24. - long-term weather forecasting. globalization of information acquisition. the main advantages of using space vehicles in the study of natural resources and environmental control. principles of space observation and research. space, time, thematic characteristics

    Lecture
    Open resource: - long-term weather forecasting. globalization of information acquisition. the main advantages of using space vehicles in the study of natural resources and environmental control. principles of space observation and research. space, time, thematic characteristics (opens in a new tab)
  25. 25. Universal expression of initial information, initial description

    Seminar

    Topic learning outcomes

    • The student explains the concept of primary information and its universal expression. the student explains with examples how different types of information such as text, image and sound are presented in the form of binary code. the student appreciates the importance of universal coding in information storage, processing and transmission.
    Open resource: Universal expression of initial information, initial description (opens in a new tab)
  26. 26. - the main layers of the atmosphere according to the change of air temperature depending on the height: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere

    Seminar

    Topic learning outcomes

    • The student lists the main layers of the atmosphere (troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere) in sequence and determines their location characteristics. the student compares the temperature characteristics and basic functions of each layer of the atmosphere. the student appreciates the importance of atmospheric layers in terms of life of living beings, protection from climate and cosmic influences
    Open resource: - the main layers of the atmosphere according to the change of air temperature depending on the height: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere (opens in a new tab)
  27. 27. - scattering of solar radiation in the atmosphere

    Seminar

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains the process of scattering of solar radiation in the atmosphere and its causes. it explains the connection between the scattering of light in the atmosphere and the blueness of the sky and the color changes during sunrise and sunset. it evaluates the effect of scattering of solar radiation on weather conditions, climate and illumination of the earth's surface.
    Open resource: - scattering of solar radiation in the atmosphere (opens in a new tab)
  28. 28. Absorption of solar radiation in the atmosphere.

    Seminar

    Topic learning outcomes

    • It explains the process of absorption of solar radiation in the atmosphere and the reasons for its occurrence. explains the role of atmospheric constituents such as ozone, water vapor, and carbon dioxide in absorbing radiation. it evaluates the effect of atmospheric absorption of solar radiation on weather conditions, climate and earth's surface temperature.
    Open resource: Absorption of solar radiation in the atmosphere. (opens in a new tab)
  29. 29. Parameters of satellite flight orbits

    Seminar

    Topic learning outcomes

    • It explains the main parameters of satellites' flight orbits (altitude, inclination, period and eccentricity). it compares the influence of orbit parameters on the satellite's motion characteristics and intended use. evaluates the application of various orbit types in communications, meteorology, navigation, and earth observation.
    Open resource: Parameters of satellite flight orbits (opens in a new tab)
  30. 30. Camera carriers. air carriers. earth's artificial satellites. manned spacecraft and orbital stations

    Seminar

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Classifies spacecraft carriers (aircraft carriers, earth satellites, manned spacecraft, and orbital stations). it compares the advantages, limitations and application areas of each carrier type. evaluates the importance of various vehicles in earth observation, mapping and scientific research.
    Open resource: Camera carriers. air carriers. earth's artificial satellites. manned spacecraft and orbital stations (opens in a new tab)
  31. 31. Classification of aerospace interpretations

    Seminar

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Categorizes aerial imagery by shot height, scale, and destination. compares the characteristics and differences of different types of aerospace imagery. evaluates the application of aerospace imagery in mapping, monitoring, natural resource studies, and environmental observation.
    Open resource: Classification of aerospace interpretations (opens in a new tab)
  32. 32. 3. laws of raoul and henry. cryoscopy and ebuloscopy

    Seminar
    Open resource: 3. laws of raoul and henry. cryoscopy and ebuloscopy (opens in a new tab)