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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Basics of Remote sensing, GIS & GNSS Technology and Their Applications online programme is a multidisciplinary course which the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO, offers in partnership with Swayam. The 15-week-long course has been divided into four main modules that constitute 75 learning hours. The comprehensive syllabus is modified every year on the basis of feedback and incorporates the latest trends in technology to stay relevant.
Further, the Basics of Remote sensing certification course will expose you to topics like Thermal Remote Sensing, Earth Observation Sensors, Remote Sensing, Visual Image interpretation and more. The instructor will also discuss topics like digital image processing techniques like image registration and rectification, along with image classification and enhancement techniques.
Basics of Remote sensing, GIS & GNSS Technology and Their Applications training by Swayam will use free, open-source software to demonstrate and develop concepts throughout the course. Lastly, you will get a chance to earn a certificate by qualifying in the internal and final assessments.
The Highlights
- Multidisciplinary program
- Offered by ISRO
- UG-level difficulty
- Long-term program
- 15-week duration
- 75 learning hours
- Elective program
- Certificate of completion
- Class attendance
Programme Offerings
- Offered by ISRO
- free enrollment
- Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
- E-certificate
- Elective program
- Long-term course
- Ongoing course
- Regular weekly assignments
- Faculty from IIRS
- Final examination
- Interactive Sessions
- E-class format
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun |
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Basics of Remote Sensing, GIS & GNSS Technology, and Their Applications certification by Swayam, and the Indian Institute Of Remote Sensing, you must pass the internal and final assessment. You will have to appear for assignments after each module ends. After the conclusion of the course, an exam will be conducted.
What you will learn
During the Basics of Remote sensing, GIS & GNSS technology, and their applications certification syllabus, you will learn about the following topics:
- Image interpretation
- Errors and accuracy
- Basic Principles of Remote Sensing
- Digital Image Analysis
- Geographical Information System
- Global Navigation Satellite System
Admission Details
Step-I: Open the Basics of Remote sensing, GIS & GNSS technology, and their applications classes using this link: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/aic20_ge05/preview
Step-II: Next, click the option that says ‘Sign-in/Register’ at the top corner of the page.
Step-III: Now, you can log in using your Swayam/Facebook/Microsoft/Google credentials or create a new learning account.
Step-IV: To sign up on Swayam, enter a username, password, and your email ID and wait for the verification code.
Application Details
Basics of Remote Sensing online program only asks you to either log in using your existing social IDs or sign up on Swayam. To sign up on the website, you must choose the ‘Sign up now’ option, and a new page will open. Here, fill in the required details that include your email address, username, and password and enter the verification code after your email address is verified.
The Syllabus
- Enhancement
- Image interpretation
- Basic Principles of Remote Sensing
- Earth Observation Sensors and Platforms
- Thermal and Microwave Remote Sensing
- Spectral Signature of different land cover features
- Classification and accuracy assessment techniques
- Digital Image Processing- Basic Concepts of Registration and Rectification
- Receivers
- Errors and accuracy
- Processing methods
- Introduction to GPS and GNSS
- GIS
- Topology
- Databases
- Spatial analysis
- Open-source software
- Forestry and Ecology
- Agriculture and Soil
- Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
- Geoscience and Geo-hazards
- Urban and Regional Studies and Water Resources
Evaluation process
A final examination will be held after the completion of the course for the Basics of Remote Sensing, GIS & GNSS Technology, and Their Applications certificate.
Instructors
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes, you will have to appear for assignments and quizzes after every module.
You will have to qualify in both the internal assessment, which consists of assignments, and a final examination, to earn the certificate.
The course has an e-class format that includes interactive sessions for doubt clearing.
The course is spread across 15 weeks and consists of 75 learning hours.
Basics of Remote Sensing, GIS & GNSS Technology, and Their Applications by Swayam belong to the multidisciplinary category.