PTYS551

035569

This graduate course will focus on the use of remote sensing in the study of rocky and icy planetary surfaces. It is not a science course, but rather intended to provide technical knowledge of how instruments work and practical techniques to deal with their datasets. In this course, we will cover how different types of remote-sensing instruments work in theory and practice along with case studies (student-led) of specific planetary science instruments. We will discuss what datasets are generated by these instruments, their limitations and where they can be located. Lab sessions will provide experience in how these data are processed, visualized and intercompared. The class consists of two lectures and a 2.5-hour lab session each week.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Graduate

CE - CL (Cross Listed)

Introductory experience with coding and GIS is helpful but not required. Students may use programming language or GIS software they find efficient. Examples in this class will typically utilize Python and QGIS respectively.