Observing Earth From Space

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Observing Earth From Space

Instructeur : Iain Woodhouse

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4 modules

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4 modules

Obtenez un aperçu d'un sujet et apprenez les principes fondamentaux.

niveau Intermédiaire

Expérience recommandée

11 heures pour terminer

3 semaines à 3 heures par semaine

Planning flexible

Apprenez à votre propre rythme

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Gain insight into how satellite data is used to monitor the Earth

There are now over 600 satellites observing the Earth, with hundreds more to be launched over the next decade. Over this 4-week course, you will learn how satellite data informs our understanding of the natural environment and the impact of human development, finding out about different sensors that are carried by satellites and how they orbit the earth to detect changes to the planet. Discover easy to use tools to view and analyse images Using a powerful new web tool, you will be able to explore satellite data from anywhere on Earth. You will use this to learn how satellite data is used to monitor Earth, from uncovering information about climate change to how global deforestation is measured and the effects of pollution. Discover the satellite applications in weather, climate, and environmental change With the advancement of satellite imagery and orbit coverage, we can now measure a wide range of physical attributes of the Earth system from space. This course will guide you through how the weather is monitored from space, as well as how the oceans, atmosphere, and pollution are measured. You’ll also dive into the cryosphere and biosphere of Earth and discover how these are viewed, monitored, and measured using satellite data. Learn from Earth Observation experts at Edinburgh University Edinburgh University is one of the preeminent Higher Education Institutes for Earth Observation (EO) in the UK. Not only are they are a member of the National Centre for EO, but their staff are involved in international space missions, world-class EO research, and creating new companies. The development of this course was co-funded by the UK Space Agency and ESA Space Solutions.

We will explore satellite imagery and learn about satellites orbiting Earth. We will also let you browse real data to explore global datasets. Earth observing satellites use measurements of electromagnetic radiation to determine the properties of the surface and atmosphere. Here we investigate the electromagnetic spectrum and how it relates to the measurements we make.

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3 vidéos11 lectures1 devoir2 sujets de discussion

3 vidéosTotal 14 minutes

Course Introduction3 minutesPrévisualiser le module
Satellite missions and what they measure6 minutes
Spectral Resolution4 minutes

11 lecturesTotal 210 minutes

Our Supporters and Partners10 minutes
Introduction to Copernicus Browser10 minutes
Types of Earth Observation data and missions10 minutes
History of Remote Sensing from Space & Sentinels30 minutes
Activity: Explore different satellite imagery types30 minutes
Learning About Orbits10 minutes
Geosynchronous Orbit30 minutes
Polar Sun-synchronous Orbit10 minutes
Activity: Use Copernicus Browser to see the impact of orbit coverage30 minutes
The Electromagnetic Spectrum10 minutes
Activity: Use Copernicus Browser to see different bands30 minutes

1 devoirTotal 15 minutes

Week 1 Quiz15 minutes

2 sujets de discussionTotal 40 minutes

Getting help20 minutes
Introduce yourself20 minutes

Being able to collect data from anywhere on planet Earth at short notice, raises some questions about the ethics of Earth observation. We look at what questions it raises and encourage you to join the discussion. We will then focus on measuring the atmosphere, the thin layer of gas that supports life on Earth. We finally will explore how we use satellites to monitor the oceans. Covering 70% of the surface, the oceans are a significant feature of the Earth System.

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9 lectures1 devoir1 sujet de discussion1 plugin

9 lecturesTotal 110 minutes

Ethics of Satellite Measurements10 minutes
Investigate some weird things in Google map imagery10 minutes
Activity: Use Copernicus Browser to see different levels of map detail30 minutes
How the weather is monitored from space10 minutes
Animated cloud cover10 minutes
How is the atmosphere and pollution measured?10 minutes
Ozone Measurements10 minutes
How are oceans measured?10 minutes
Rising sea surface temperature10 minutes

1 devoirTotal 15 minutes

Week 2 Quiz15 minutes

1 sujet de discussionTotal 20 minutes

The ethics of Earth Observation20 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Have a chat with the AI Chatbot about EO ethics15 minutes

First, we will look at how satellites measure snow, glaciers, ice sheets, and sea ice. In the next activity, we will consider how satellites can be used to monitor agriculture, forests and forest change. We also look at the impact of deforestation and the link to climate change.

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6 lectures1 devoir1 sujet de discussion

6 lecturesTotal 120 minutes

How the cryosphere is measured10 minutes
Activity: Using Copernicus Browser to observe ice loss in Antarctica30 minutes
How forests are measured10 minutes
Activity: Satellite mapping of global deforestation30 minutes
How is agriculture measured10 minutes
Activity: Use Copernicus Browser to observe crop development30 minutes

1 devoirTotal 15 minutes

Week 3 Quiz15 minutes

1 sujet de discussionTotal 20 minutes

Discuss the role of satellite data in food security20 minutes

Climate change is one of the foremost issues of the day. Here we look at how we measure it, and monitor how it changes. We then consider the impact of natural hazards and look to the future of Earth observation. Finally, we will share some additional resources you may find useful.

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1 vidéo7 lectures1 devoir1 plugin

1 vidéoTotal 2 minutes

Course Conclusion2 minutesPrévisualiser le module

7 lecturesTotal 70 minutes

The Role of Satellites in Climate Studies10 minutes
Climate Change Measurement10 minutes
How earthquakes can be measured from space10 minutes
Activity: Using nightlights to see urban expansion in Malawi10 minutes
What does the future hold for Earth Observation?10 minutes
Additional resources10 minutes
Post-Course survey10 minutes

1 devoirTotal 15 minutes

Week 4 Quiz15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Wrap up chat with the AI chatbot15 minutes

Instructeur

Iain Woodhouse

The University of Edinburgh

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