Online Courses Handbook 2003

9791 (v.7) Geology 208 - Remote Sensing

Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	12.5
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
Remote sensing. Aerial photography and stereoscopy. Photogeology including techniques used in geological interpretation of panchromatic, colour and infrared vertical aerial photgraphs with particular reference to Western Australian geology. Concepts of collection and interpretation of satellite and other airborne digital remote sensing systems. Practical application of photogeology and satellite imagery to geological mapping and mineral exploration.