The aim of the study course is to ensure the systematic and integrative acquisition of competencies on the application aspects and application possibilities of modern remote sensing methods and technologies in various fields of Geography and Earth Sciences. Tasks of the study course: to look in detail at the basic questions about the interaction of natural objects and electromagnetic radiation, as well as equipment and techniques for obtaining images in remote sensing. To acquaint students with the geometric and informative properties of the obtained images, image processing and decoding of various objects and their condition (interpretation of information). Language of course teaching: English Latvian.
Results Knowledge: 1. Understands fields in natural sciences, principles of remote sensing. 2. Understands the application and limitations of photogrammetry and remote sensing in to geography and Earths sciences. Skills: 3. Performs measurements in logos and digital remote sensing images, views, evaluates and analyzes stereo images, performs simple image conversion. 4. Works with remote sensing materials, using various methods, techniques and basic tools and their application in modern applied aspects and research directions. Competence: 5. Evaluates the possibilities of researching the interaction of natural structures, as well as man-made structures and phenomena, using remote sensing materials, as well as the possibilities to analyze the changes of territories in time and space.