GEOS4395 - Remote Sensing Geophysics

GEOS 4395 Remote Sensing Geophysics (3 semester credit hours) This course covers both the theory and application of remote sensing in the field of geophysics from space-borne or air-borne platforms. The course places a strong focus on the latest and ongoing NASA/ESA Earth observation missions, such as GNSS, Grace (gravity), Sentinel-1(synthetic aperture radar), SWOT (altimetry), among others. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the observation process, including orbital mechanics, signal propagation, and uncertainty analysis. Applications of satellite geophysical observations in tectonics, geodynamics, ocean and ice surface monitoring, hydrology, and terrain modeling will be introduced through student projects and presentations. Recommended prerequisite: PHYS 2326. Prerequisite: PHYS 2325 or instructor consent. (3-0) Y