GEOS5328 - Imaging Radar: Principles and Geophysical Applications

GEOS 5328 Imaging Radar: Principles and Geophysical Applications (3 semester credit hours) In this course, students will explore the intricate processes involved in forming and manipulating radar images while gaining a profound understanding of their applications in solving complex geophysical problems. The first half of the course will be focused on radar image formation and interferometry. Topics include scattering from natural surfaces, range and azimuth processing algorithms, and time-series analysis. The second half of the course will focus on geophysical applications. Topics include past successful imaging radar missions from national/international space agencies, crustal deformation measurements of earthquakes, volcanic processes, and human-induced deformation such as groundwater withdrawal, oil, and gas extraction, and more. Some familiarity with MATLAB or Python is recommended but not required. Instructor consent required. (3-0) T