MT37D-Remote Sensing Methods and Applications
Module Provider: Meteorology
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level:
6
Terms in which taught: Autumn
Module Convenor: Dr
HF
Dacre
Pre-requisites: MT24B
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2009/0
Email: h.f.dacre@reading.ac.uk
Aims:
This module aims to develop an understanding of the principles of remote sensing of the atmosphere from space and from the ground
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of this module the student should able to:
Additional outcomes:
Outline content:
Satellite orbits and platforms
Radiation concepts for remote sensing
Temperature sounding by infra red and microwave techniques.
Limb and nadir viewing techniques.
Measurement of precipitation, clouds and winds using radar and lidar from the ground and from space.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
There will be twenty 50-minute lecture classes
Problems will be set as homework and marked in the lecture classes.
Contact hours:
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Lectures | 20 | ||
| Tutorials/seminars | |||
| Practicals | |||
| Other contact (eg study visits) | Problem solving | ||
| Total hours | 20 | ||
| Number of essays or assignments | 2 | ||
| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
Assessment:
Coursework
Two assignments set as homework will be marked.
Relative percentage of coursework: 30
Penalties for late submission
10% of maximum mark up to five working days late. Zero mark after five working days.
Examinations
One 1 1/2 hour paper requiring answers to two questions out of three.
Requirements for a pass
40% overall
Reassessment arrangements
Resit examination paper only
Last updated: 23 November 2009