ECE 7814
Transcript Abbreviation:
Remote Sensing
Course Description:
Description of microwave remote sensing systems. Theories of scattering from random media and rough surfaces.
Course Levels:
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 6010.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Gain experience in applying and understanding the limitations of random medium theory in remote sensing, propagation, and radar applications
Learn about microwave remote sensing systems and techniques
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description of microwave remote sensing systems | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| General capabilities of radar remote sensing | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| General capabilities of microwave radiometry | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Independent scattering theory | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Scattering from continuous random media | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Radiative transfer theory and applications | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Small perturbation method for surface scattering | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Physical optics approximation of surface scattering | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Applications to remote sensing of sea and land surfaces and planetary atmospheres | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Midterm exam | 40% |
| Final exam | 40% |
| Homeworks | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Wave propagation and scattering in random media | Akira Ishimaru |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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