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EC EN 568

Microwave Remote Sensing

Electrical and Computer Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Emphasis on space-borne remote sensing of the earth's atmosphere, land, and oceans. Primary methods and applications for both active (radar) and passive (radiometry).

When Taught

Fall Even Years

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Instructor's consent

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Learning Outcome

Understand and experience applications of remote sensing.

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6.

Learning Outcome

Research practical systems.

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5.

Learning Outcome

Communicate research results.

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1.

Learning Outcome

Understand design and system performance tradeoffs for microwave sensors.

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3.

Learning Outcome

Practice applying system performance and tradeoff techniques for the design of radars and satellite telecommunication systems.

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Learning Outcome

Conduct original research in the application of remote sensing.

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7.

Learning Outcome

Write an original report about a sensor system.