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ES 113 Earth from Space
·¡³§Ìý113ÌýÌýEarth from SpaceÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý
This course takes an orbital perspective on Earth and its natural resources. Particular attention is paid to how humans are changing Earth, challenges to sustainably managing natural resources, and how satellite Earth observation has enabled these discoveries. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of how satellite sensor systems work, how they enable us to understand the dynamic Earth, and the role that remote sensing plays in natural resource challenges.
GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Natural Sciences
Typically offered in Fall only