1. General information
Course:
PHOTOINTERPRETATION AND REMOTE SENSING
Code:
66427
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
404 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE GEOGRAPHY, TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
2 - FACULTY OF LETTERS
Group(s):
23
Year:
2
Duration:
C2
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
RAFAEL UBALDO GOSALVEZ REY
- Group(s):
23
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Facultad de Letras/3.26
GEOGRAFÍA Y ORD. TERRITORIO
3172
rafaelu.gosalvez@uclm.es
2. Pre-Requisites
It would be convenient to have knowledge or to have previously studied subjects related to Physical and Human Geography, Cartography and GIS.
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
The course develops the contents of the subject GEOGRAPHIC LANGUAGES AND TECHNIQUES of the module GEOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIES AND KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY of the Degree in GEOGRAPHY, TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY and develops contents of the knowledge areas of PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY, REGIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS and HUMAN GEOGRAPHY. It has a professional character. For the detailed relation with other subjects of the present degree and the professional activity we refer to the corresponding Memory of the Degree.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
| CE04 | Integrate knowledge from various social and environmental disciplines in order to describe and interpret the spatial dynamics linked to regional transformations. |
| CE08 | To apply the methods and techniques of geographical analysis especially oriented to the design and management of the instruments of territorial development and protection of the natural and cultural heritage. |
| CT02 | Know and apply the Information and Communication Technologies. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Answer to location questions, differentiation and relation typical of geographical analysis, spatial development and sustainability, by using GIT | |
| Know how to obtain, select and record fotographic information and satellite information from internet and documentation centres | |
| Using software tools of treatment and information management | |
| Know the spatial processes by comparing images of different times or moments | |
| Know how to interpret the territory using satellite and aerial photography images | |
| Ellaborate photo interpretation schemes with a clear and neat presentation | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING
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Unit 1.1: Concept and elements of the remote sensing process
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Unit 1.2: History
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Unit 1.3: Funds and availabilities
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Unit 2: PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF REMOTE SENSING
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Unit 2.1: Electromagnetic spectrum. Types, physical laws and units of measurement
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Unit 2.2: Interactions with the atmosphere. Composition, disturbances and atmospheric windows
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Unit 2.3: Interactions with the Earth's surface: Albedo and spectral signature
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Unit 3: SENSORS, PLATFORMS AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS
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Unit 3.1: Sensors. Definition and types.
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Unit 3.2: Resolution of a sensor.
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Unit 3.3: Spaceborne and airborne platforms
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Unit 4: BASIS FOR IMAGE INTERPRETATION: DIGITAL ANALYSIS
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Unit 4.1: QGIS and Remote Sensing. Visualization of images.
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Unit 4.2: Geometric and radiometric corrections
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Unit 5: BASIS FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF IMAGES. VISUAL ANALYSIS
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Unit 5.1: Fundamentals. Types of stereoscopes. The pair and the stereoscopic triplet
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Unit 5.2: Elements and criteria in visual analysis.
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Unit 5.3: Practical applications of photointerpretation in Geography
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Unit 6: INTRODUCTION TO REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (RPA)
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Unit 6.1: Introduction to RPAS. Aeronautical regulations
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Unit 6.2: Flight systems: aircraft knowledge and operational procedures
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Unit 6.3: Practical applications of RPAS in Geography
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7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB03 CE04 CE08 CT02 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | N | ||
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CB03 CE04 CE08 CT02 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | N | ||
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CB03 CE04 CE08 CT02 | 2.4 | 60 | Y | Y | ||
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Group Work | CB03 CE04 CE08 CT02 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | Y | ||
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Theoretical papers assessment | 15.00% | 25.00% | Students will have to work out the first three topics of the course in working groups, which also aims to assess their ability to work in a group. The result will be two products: a 15-page topic and its oral defence in public. Both products will be evaluated by the teacher taking into account the originality, the formal oral and written presentation, the theoretical contents and the use of the bibliography and documentation used. The rest of the students will be obliged to participate in the evaluation of the oral presentation. |
| Assessment of activities done in the computer labs | 20.00% | 25.00% | The objective is to provide the student with different skills and competences through several practical exercises delivered weekly. These practices, together with the teamwork and the class notes will be gathered in a Portfolio that will be given by the student to the teacher at the end of the course. |
| Oral presentations assessment | 15.00% | 20.00% | |
| Practicum and practical activities reports assessment | 25.00% | 30.00% | |
| Self Evaluation and Co-evaluation | 10.00% | 0.00% | |
| Assessment of active participation | 15.00% | 0.00% | |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:Projects: formal presentation, treatment of theoretical content, originality, use of bibliography, oral defence, degree of autonomy and attitude towards work will be valued.
Practices to be included in the portfolio: the organization and cleanliness of each practice, the application of the theoretical contents, the degree of autonomy and the attitude of the student and the fulfilment of the delivery date will be evaluated.
Portfolio: the following criteria will be taken into account: order and coherence of the contents, creative presentation, existence of a cover and index, inclusion of the teaching guide and the materials provided by the teacher, inclusion of the group work, inclusion of all the practices -
Non-continuous evaluation:Given the characteristics of the proposed assessment system, no adaptation is required for those students who cannot regularly attend class or in the event of a new confinement due to a new COVID19 alarm condition. In these cases, tutorials through MSTeams and teacher guidance through Virtual Campus provide sufficient elements to obtain the maximum benefit of the subject by the student.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Unit 1 (de 6): INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING | |
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| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 15 |
| Teaching period: 1 week | |
| Group 22: | |
| Initial date: 31-01-2023 | End date: 01-02-2023 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 31-01-2023 | End date: 01-02-2023 |
| Unit 2 (de 6): PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF REMOTE SENSING | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 15 |
| Teaching period: 1 week | |
| Group 22: | |
| Initial date: 07-02-2023 | End date: 08-02-2023 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 07-02-2023 | End date: 08-03-2023 |
| Unit 3 (de 6): SENSORS, PLATFORMS AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 15 |
| Teaching period: 1 week | |
| Group 22: | |
| Initial date: 14-02-2023 | End date: 15-02-2023 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 14-02-2023 | End date: 15-02-2023 |
| Unit 4 (de 6): BASIS FOR IMAGE INTERPRETATION: DIGITAL ANALYSIS | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 8 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 8 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 14 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 7 |
| Teaching period: 4 weeks | |
| Group 22: | |
| Initial date: 21-02-2023 | End date: 15-03-2023 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 21-02-2023 | End date: 15-03-2023 |
| Unit 5 (de 6): BASIS FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF IMAGES. VISUAL ANALYSIS | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 10 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 10 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 16 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 8 |
| Teaching period: 6 weeks | |
| Group 22: | |
| Initial date: 21-03-2023 | End date: 03-05-2023 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 21-03-2023 | End date: 03-05-2023 |
| Unit 6 (de 6): INTRODUCTION TO REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (RPA) | |
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| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 6 |
| Teaching period: 3 weeks | |
| Group 22: | |
| Initial date: 09-05-2023 | End date: 17-05-2023 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 09-05-2023 | End date: 17-05-2023 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
| Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUVIECO, E. | Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing. An Environmental Approach | Flodira (USA) | CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group) | 978-1-138-58383-2 | 2020 | ||||
| ESTEBAN HERREROS, J.L. (coord.) | Los Drones y sus Aplicaciones a la Ingeniería Civil | Madrid | FENERCOM-Comunidad de Madrid | 2015 | https://www.fenercom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Los-Drones-y-sus-Aplicaciones-a-la-Ingenieria-Civil-fenercom-2015.pdf | ||||
| FERNÁNDEZ GARCÍA, F. | Introducción a la fotointerpretación | Barcelona | Ariel Geografía | 2000 | |||||
| Google Inc. | Google Earth | EE.UU. | Google Inc. | 2022 | https://www.google.es/intl/es_es/earth/ | ||||
| IGN | IBERPIX. Visualizador cartográfico y de imágenes. | Madrid | CNIG | 2022 | https://www.ign.es/iberpix/visor/ | ||||
| LILLESAND, T.; HIEFER, R.W. y CHIPMAN, J. | Remote sensing and image interpretation | USA | Wiley | 978-1-118-34328-9 | 2015 | https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/Remote+Sensing+and+Image+Interpretation%2C+7th+Edition-p-9781118343289 | |||
| LÓPEZ VERGARA, Mª. L. | Manual de fotogeología | Madrid | Publicaciones Científicas del Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas | 1988 | |||||
| PAINE, D.P. & KISER, J.D. | Aerial Photography and Image Interpretation, Third Edition | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. | 2012 | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118110997 | |||||
| SANDOVAL RAMÓN, L | Geomorfología | Madrid | Ministerio de Defensa | 1991 | |||||
| SOBRINO, J.A. | Teledetección | Valencia | Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Valencia. | 2000 | |||||
| VIRUES ORTEGA,D. y GARCÍA-CABAÑAS BUENO, J.A. | Piloto de dron (RPAS | Ediciones Paraninfo, S.A. | 8428338736 | 2016 |