Lecturer: Fabio Dell'Acqua  

Course name: Radar Remote Sensing Systems
Course code: 503277
Degree course: Ingegneria Elettronica
Disciplinary field of science: ING-INF/02
L'insegnamento è caratterizzante per: Ingegneria Elettronica
University credits: CFU 6
Course website: http://tlclab.unipv.it/

Specific course objectives

Basic knowledge of data types obtainable through remote sensing, and the information that can be extracted from them. Basic skills in assessing the best types of data and processing it. Specific emphasis is placed on radar remote sensing.

Course programme

The course contents are partly a result of inputs from Lombardy Aerospace Industry Cluster, as a guarantee on the appeal of the topics on the job market.

Basic concepts
Introduction to the matter.

• What is remote sensing
• Physical principles
• Platforms and sensors

Sensors
How remote sensing is performed and what it produces

• EM spectrum bands
• classes of sensors and their characteristics
• optical sensors
• radar and speckle
• examples of sensors
• COSMO/SkyMed

Data processing
How to process remotely sensed data

• RS data: characteristics and organization
• Radiometric correction
• Geometric correction
• Enhancement techniques

Information extraction
How to extract information from data

• stochastic variables and signals
• thematic classification and maps
• accuracy assessment

Radar surveillance
Theory and practice of radar surveillance

• theory of decision and detection
• radar detection scenarios
• error probability
• mono- and multi-pulse detection
• moving target indication
• tracking and classification of targets

Radar interferometry
Comparing and analyzing phases

• synthetic aperture radar
• interferometric processing
• disturbance factors
• differential interferometry
• interferometric coherence
• seismic risk applications

Hands-on exercises
Hands-on exercises with dedicated software and sample remotely sensed data

Course entry requirements

Course structure and teaching

Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 32
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 10
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 22

Suggested reading materials

Mark A. Richards (Editor), James A. Scheer (Editor), William A. Holm (Editor). Principles of Modern Radar: Basic Principles.. Scitech Publishing - Raleigh, NC..

Testing and exams