TUTORIAL SUG556

What is meant by remote sensing how importance this technology if applied in

environmental research.

2.

Explain each part of 7 basic remote sensing elements comprising the fundamental
processes from beginning to end using suitable diagram.

3.

Describe the following terms related to satellite remote sensing :

i) RADAR
ii) LIDAR
iii)Multispectral remote sensing systems
iv)Maximum Likelihood classifier
v) Parallelepiped classifier
vi Minimum Distance classifier
vii)Land Cover and Land Use
viii)RMSE
ix) Active and Passive remote sensing
x) The electromagnetic spectrum

Explain briefly the terms specular reflection and diffuse reflection

How importance is the resolution in remote sensing ? and why ?

In conjunction with question number 5, explain briefly the spatial, spectral, and
temporal resolution

Radiation that is not absorbed and scattered in the atmosphere can reach and
interact with the earths surface. Explain in brief what is scattering and absorption.

In the geometric registration process there are two main types known as image-tomap and image-to-image registrations, describe the procedure of image-to-image
registrations using any image processing software with suitable examples. What
are important criteria to be noted while performing those operations.

There are three methods for resampling procedure to geometrically correct the
original distorted image i.e. nearest neighbour, bilinear interpolation and cubic
convolution. Explain the three common methods using suitable diagrams.

10

Describe the process of change detection in urban application for remote

sensing?

11

What is the impact of inaccurate spatial registration with the effective change
detection process.

12

Why we need accuracy assessment ? When we apply this concept. Please give an
example in the form of matrix, six (6) classes of interpreted and the actual land
use. From your example, show how the matrix can help you to identify the errors or
accuracies.

13

What is classification ? and state the main differences between supervised and
unsupervised classification.

14

Describe the procedure using any suitable image processing software to perform
unsupervised classification methods.

15

Describe in what way the remote sensing techniques can be applied in the multi
temporal analysis specifying any suitable areas as a case study.

16

Describe the procedure to eliminate or reduce relative radiometric correction using

ERDAS Imagine software for replacing bad line and haze reduction.

17.

Image Enhancement and image Transformation are among two categories of the
most common image processing functions. Explain these two operations.

18. How can remotely sensed data be integrated in geographical information systems
(GIS). Please give suitable examples.
19. With the help of suitable diagram in the form of typical spectral reflectance curves,
describe the spectral reflectance of three basic types of earth features : healthy green
vegetation, dry bare soil and clear lake water. Use wavelength bands and amount of
reflectance in your descriptions.
20. Discuss how remote sensing can contribute to the success of three (3) of the
following applications:
i)
ii)
iii)

Urban and Regional Planning

Agricultural
Geologic and Soil