EAE5026 Remote sensing of the atmosphere
Faculty of Science
EAE5026 Remote sensing of the atmosphere is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
The 2027 handbook has no page for EAE5026. This is its 2023 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before EAE5026
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE5026
No unit lists EAE5026 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Must be enrolled in the Master of Science or by approval of the Unit Coordinator.
PROHIBITION: EAE4026 Remote sensing of the atmosphere
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Overview
Remote sensing is a rapidly evolving field and has a growing number of applications relevant to the atmosphere; from monitoring climate important atmospheric constituents such as ozone and carbon dioxide, to increasing the accuracy of numerical weather prediction models and measuring air quality.
The main goal of the course is to provide an advanced physical understanding of the applications, instruments and retrieval techniques used in atmospheric remote sensing.
The lectures will focus on the underlying physics of interactions between electromagnetic radiation and the atmosphere, covering the spectrum from the ultraviolet through to the microwave. Topics to be covered will include satellite sounding of temperature and humidity for weather prediction models and retrievals of atmospheric species such as aerosol, clouds methane, carbon dioxide, ozone, fires and air pollution.
The labs and assignments will provide hands-on experience in visualising and using remote sensing data for atmospheric science applications and to reinforce the information outlined in the lectures
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical workOther25%
- Report and oral presentationPresentation25%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Exam50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the physics of interactions of electromagnetic radiation and the atmosphere;
- 2
Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the range of satellite instruments used in atmospheric remote sensing;
- 3
Contrast and compare the techniques used to measure atmospheric constituents;
- 4
Gain valuable ‘big data’ skills through analysing, visualising and extracting information from contemporary satellite data
- 5
Read, understand and critically appraise the scientific literature on atmospheric remote sensing.
Workload and teaching
- 3 one-hour lectures per week
- 3 hours per week working on practicals, assignments, report and oral presentation
- 6 hours of independent study per week
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Caroline Poulsen
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Caroline Poulsen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE5026?
EAE5026 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE5026 offered?
In 2023, EAE5026 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does EAE5026 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.