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Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal (MP)

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   SYLLABUS REMOTE SENSING & GEO INFORMATICS

Semester-I

CRG-501 Principles of Remote Sensing

The course Principles of Remote Sensing introduces the participant to the basic concepts and the operational skills necessary to acquire the most appropriate RS data and extract geo-information from them. The general approach of the course is task-based learning, which blends theory and practice. The course covers:

Content:

  • Fundamentals of RS

  • Electromagnetic energy and remote sensing

  • Sensors, platforms and RS data acquisition systems

  • Multispectral, hyperspectral and thermal sensors

  • Radiometric aspects of remote sensing data

  • Geometric aspects of remote sensing data

  • Image enhancement and visualization

  • Image interpretation and classification

  • Microwave thermal remote sensing

  • Radar & Laser altimetry

CRG-502 Principles of Geographical Information Systems

This subject provides participants with the theoretical basis and practical training needed to build and manage spatial databases and perform spatial analysis using database management systems (DBMS) and GIS tools.

Content:

  • Theory of GIS supported by extensive practical exercises

  • Geographic information and spatial data types

  • Hardware and software; GIS; Steps of spatial data handling

  • Database management systems

  • Spatial referencing

  • Data quality, measures of location errors on maps

  • Satellite-based positioning

  • Spatial data input, data preparation

  • Point data transformation

  • Analytical GIS capabilities; retrieval and classification; overlay functions

  • Neighborhood operations; network analysis; error propagation

  • Data visualization

CRG-503 Photogrammetry 

Content:

§                     Fundamental concepts of photogrammetry-Introduction to photogrammetry, Definitions, Aerial Camera, Lens and aerial photographs, Geometry of Aerial photographs, Stereovision and stereoscopes, Measurement of Heights from Arial photographs, Stereo-models, Stereoscopic Exaggeration and Slopes, principles of Stereo photogrammetry, Model Deformation and Rectification, Simple Plotting Instruments and Control for Mapping from Photographs, Introduction to Analytical Photogrammetry, Introduction to Digital Photogrammetry, Introduction to Satellite photogrammetry

§         Aerial photography- Introduction to Aerial Photography, Basic Information and Specifications for A.P., Planning & Execution of Photographic Flights, Aerial Cameras-Various Types , Aerial Film Negatives and its Processing and Colour Aerial Photography , Completion of Photography , Completion of Photographic Tasks, Production of Photographic Tasks Procurements, cost and Scrutiny of A.P.

 

CRG- 504 C,C++ and Visual Basics

Introduction

In the current GIS, we use desktop software aimed at the end users. They see the software as a black box and require that the software provides enough functions through a user friendly interface. We aim at "system developers" which use software providing different kinds of object libraries including GIS operations. System developers use these libraries to develop interfaces in an object-oriented language such as Visual Basic.

As geo-informatics professionals, you must follow the development of the software industry to be able to develop GIS applications with this software. Programming is an essential skill to develop applications in such an environment.

Contents:

This module consists of two subjects:

Principles of programming using C, C++ and VB. This subject introduces the basic concepts of computing and programming languages. After a number of lectures, you will be asked to solve some problems on paper to demonstrate that you understand the concepts and are able to write simple programs using a pseudo language.

Basics of Visual Basic. The main contents are the integrated development environment and object-oriented programming in Visual Basic.

ELECTIVE-I

CRG-511 Cartography

Content:

§        Cartography

§        Introduction to Cartography,

§        Classification of maps,

§        Types of data ,

§        Visual variables,

§        Generalization,

§        Symbolisation,

§        Map design, Map Layout, Diagrams Map Projection,

§        Topographic mapping, and

§        Production of large-scale maps and photo and image maps

Semester-II

CRG-551 Digital Photogrammetry

Content:

§             Primary data acquisition and sensors, and the perception of colour and depth,

§             Linear algebra and the theory of observations,

§             photogrammetric systems and scanners,

§             Image processing platforms,

§             Orientation of images, and digital image enhancement,

§            Aero triangulation and the use of GPS for control point positioning and field completion,

§             Extracting and producing topographic and thematic information from images.

CRG-552 Natural Resource mapping

Remote Sensing Application in

  • Agriculture and Soils

  • Forestry

  • Geosciences

  • Geology and water resources

  • Land use application

  • Environmental analysis and managements

  • Marine Science

  • Human Settlement analysis

 

 

CRG-553 Advanced GIS

Content:

  • Geo-information system and analysis

  • Raster data base design

  • GIS Vector based data structure/design

  • Data based creation for urban area analysis

  • Urban information system for resources and integrated developing planning

  • Urban modeling

  • GIS application case studies

  • Grid cell Data Processing

  • Principle of grid cell date processing,

  • Rasterizing point, line and polygons

  • Selection of grid cell size and effect on data quality

  • Raster versus Vector Advantages and disadvantages

 

CRG-554 Digital Image Processing

Content :

Principal of Image Processing – Basic consideration, Computation of Statistic from Remotely Sensed Data, Histogram and its significance, Digital data format, Image display- Image display sub-system – FCC generation, Operational classification of DIP. Source of Image degradation, Image rectification and restoration, Geometric and Radiometric corrections. Registration and Dereferencing. Image enhancement – Linear and Non-Linear enhancement technique, Image magnification. Density Slicing, Intensity Hue Saturation (IHS). Spatial filtering High and Low frequency Domain, Multi-Image manipulation, Band Rationing, Image Transformation – Fourier Transformation – Principal Component Analysis.  Pattern Recognition: Concept – Basic considerations – Implementation of pattern Recognition, Spatial Pattern Recognition, Multi spectral Pattern Recognition, Image classification – Supervised and Unsupervised classification.

ELECTIVE-II

CRG-561 Web Technology for GIS & Mapping

Introduction

This module focuses on the techniques needed to communicate data through the internet. Students will be introduced to general computer networking theories and internet concepts and they are offered an introduction to several tools, with which internet applications can be built. Throughout the course special attention will be given to the implementation of spatial data communication in GIS and mapping environments over the Internet, often referred to as Internet GIS and mapping applications.

Contents

Computer networks:

Principles of computer networks, hardware/software, client/server computing.

 

Internet concepts:

Overview of Internet concepts & features: Internet protocol, Domain Name System, Internet services, WWW, Web servers, Web clients.

Web application development:

Web page design principles, HTML, XML, data formats, helper applications, Java, databases and the Web.

 

Internet GIS:

Application of Internet services to GIS, Internet GIS software, interoperability issues & OpenGIS.

 

CRG-562 Geo Hazard

Content:

Floods, landslides, Volcanic eruptions and Other natural hazards has dramatically increased over the last decades. In addition, Soil erosion, Stalinization, Subsidence and other forms of land degradation Natural disaster preparedness, Hazard prevention and mitigation. Urban Hazard and Risk management,  Definitions; Types of hazards; Land use planning ; Risk assessment; Types of hazard mapping, RS&GIS application in Hazard mapping Micro-zonation

CRG-563 Water Resource Management

Introduction

Advances in geo-information technology, has created very efficient possibility of collecting, and managing large amounts of data from earth resource processes in various form and scales. In many cases now the problem is not lack of data/information, but the selection and process of data to generate meaningful and timely information that can support better management of water resources. In this line, this module introduces the water resource planning and management process, the trend and the role if information technology, and contributes to development and operationalization of a framework for planning and decision-making to support better management of water resources. This is carried out to provide information for decision makers to make an effective and efficient choice so that the selected option is attainable (can be realized, and is practical), desirable (acceptable to all stakeholders), and fulfils the minimum requirements. Therefore, this module will address, decision making process, plan formulation process, modelling integrated water resource management, impact assessment and valuation of various management options, plans, scenarios, interventions through multiple criteria evaluation which leads to selection, recommendation of specific action, in the context of land and water resource management.

Contents

 

  • Introduction to decision making process.
  • Introduction to decision and planning support systems.
  • Modelling the demand and supply for water resource management.
  • Development of integrated water resource management model.
  • Scenario development and analysis.
  • Introduction to multiple criteria evaluation techniques.
  • Application of the above in case studies related to environmental and water resource management (participants can select the case according to their background and interests)

 

 

CRG-564 Urban Infrastructure Managements

Content :

Preparation of photomap for base mapping in Cadastral Mapping, Characteristics of base Maps; Scale of base maps; base maps for regional/district planning, preparation of photo-map Orthophoto maps, Cadastral Mapping, Urban & Regional Mapping & planning using various Remote Sensing Date products, Various remote sensing products; Photographic & Non Photographic systems; Form of RS Product available, Application of various data products in urban and regional studies, Multi-date , Multi-stage, Multi resolution, Multi-sensor concept and application. Updating Monitoring using High Resolution Date product, Aim of SFAP; Camera consideration; Flight planning; Thematic Cartography, Thematic date; thematic presentation; thematic mapping and cartography communication;

CRG-565 Crop Yield Modeling

 

Introduction
Agricultural system are overwhelmingly a complex process of air, water, soil, plants, animals, micro-organism and everything else in a bounded area that people have modified for the purposes of agricultural production. Some of the most important decision in agricultural production, such as what crops to grow and on how much land to allocate depends on the existing knowledge base of current and future physical conditions like soil and climate, yields and prices. Modeling of the various processes in the system helps us to understand its flow and intricacies. An important issue in agricultural environmental modeling is that all the basic units (water, soil and chemicals) have a spatial distribution, and since this distribution does affect the processes and dynamics of their interaction considerably, geographic information system (GIS) is emerging as an important tool in modeling.

Content:

  • Basic concepts of modeling,
  • Types of Model,
  • Factor controlling crop growth,
  • Soil atmosphere,
  • Crop geometry,
  • Physiology of crop
  • Season and variation,
  • CERUS, ORYZA, CROPSYST
  • Crop yield estimation: integrating RS, GIS and management factors
  • Rainfall profiles to develop regression models,
  • GIS-Based Regional Spatial Crop Yield Modeling
  • Seasonal weather forecasts for crop yield modeling

 

CRG-566 Urban area Administration

 

Introduction

The module is designed to create awareness of urban planning, land administration and infrastructure management in the context of Local Government and Municipal Governance.

Special attention is given to data and information for Municipal Urban management. The meaning of spatial data is explored. The module stresses the importance of modeling the phenomena of the real world into data and information, which can be handled by tools and techniques for spatial data handling.

 

Contents:

Lectures and exercises to understand the concept of modeling space and urban environments. Lectures on aspects of governance, land administration, urban planning and urban infrastructure management. Reconnaissance of the urban environment of Enschede and field-data capture. Visits to sites and organizations that play a role in urban and municipal management. Information skills (searching and using libraries and www.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEMESTER-III

CRG-601 Data Structure and Management in GIS

Introduction

Database Design and Database Management for thematic data is an essential part of Geographic Information System application development. This module gives an introduction to the design and manipulation of relational databases.

Contents

  • Definition of key database concepts.
  • Query languages (SQL).
  • Design approach: conceptual and logical modelling.
  • Database transaction management.
  • Use interface design using forms and reports.

 

ELECTIVE-III

CRG-611 Land Information System

Introduction

 

During the first two weeks of the module, the SA participants will look at land use planning and the role of land evaluation this process. Special attention will be given to GIS applications to Land Evaluation procedures. In the third week, a multi-disciplinary case study will be carried out, and the participants will divide into stakeholder groups to mimic a multi-disciplinary Land Use Planning exercise.

 

Contents:

The Land Information System module covers the following topics:

 

  • Land use planning approaches
  • Methods in regional and participatory land use planning
  • Land capability classification
  • FAO framework and guidelines for land evaluation
  • Agro-Ecological Zones methodology
  • Generation and appraisal of scenarios
  • Decision support techniques
  • The spatial aspect of the topics is emphasized and GIS is an important tool in the module.

CRG 612 Urban Poverty

Introduction

Poverty is a significant phenomenon in many cities throughout the world and one that has many linkages with informality. In some cities more than 50% of the population may reside in so-called informal settlements and the livelihood of many households may depend on incomes derived through informal economic activities.

This module examines the concepts of poverty and informality and how they are related to and impact urban development. In particular the role of local governments in urban poverty alleviation and the use of geo-information technology is explored. Specific attention is given to the potential policy instruments that respond to poverty and informality, the data requirements that are related to these instruments and how the data can be collected, managed and utilized. Case studies provide an opportunity to explore in a more practical setting how GIT can be applied in urban poverty alleviation. Cases focus on the development of appropriate policy responses to address urban poverty. Participants work on their cases in groups in which their individual specialization knowkedge and perspectives should be examined in collaboration with other group members.

Contents

  • Concepts or urban poverty and informality

  • Poverty indicators and poverty mapping

  • Planning instruments related to poverty alleviation

  • Case studies that explore the use of GIT in urban poverty alleviation

  • Research themes related to urban poverty

CRG-613 Mobile GIS Mapping

Introduction

GIS is increasingly used on mobile devices such as Portable Digital Assistants (PDAs) and mobile phones, together with a positioning system, such as GPS. Due to hardware and software developments, small mobile computers become more powerful and they can better support the processing of geographic information. This provides great possibilities for taking our GIS out of the office and access/manipulate the geographic information in the field or on the move. Examples can be found in fast data acquisition, geocoding, route planning, Location Based Services, etc. Many GIS software vendors (including ESRI) have created mobile versions of their GIS products. In combination with other software modules, they allow us to use our geodata in the field and synchronise it with the databases in the office and even publish the data on the Web.

Contents

This elective will elaborate upon the possibilities of Mobile GIS. During a thorough introduction, it will provide the participants with a background on GPS, positioning theory and hands-on experience with mobile devices. Then, a small project is carried out in which teams are going to prepare and carry out a small field survey. This involves object classification (not with satellite images), the creation and use of electronic field forms on the mobile device and the dissemination of the acquired data. This is expected to be carried out in the city centre of Enschede. The last part of the module will cover the use of location (web-) based services.

CRG-614 URBAN AREA ANALYSIS

Content:

Urban Area Interpretation, Introduction; Various classification system; Residential area classification; Principals of sub-division; Unit of sub-division; Urban sprawl; Environment of residential area; Process of built form; Suitability analysis, Introduction; Various classification system; Residential area classification; Principals of sub-division; Unit of sub-division; Urban sprawl; Environment of residential area; Process of built form; Suitability analysis, Space Use, Space use classification system; NIROV space use classification making of inventories; Case study, Land use Planning, Issues in land use planning; Classification of Land Use; Interpreation of Images, Landuse change monitoring urban sprawl mapping, Areal Photo & Census Operation, Census operation in India, Population estimation through remote sensing-Basic principles, Updating of population data, case studies, Traffic and parking survey,  Traffic surveys; Traffic volume; Parking surveys; Role of RS & GLS in Transportation Planning.

 

CRG-615 Environmental Impact Analysis

Introduction

Environmental system analysis, monitoring and management are key areas in decision-making at all levels of government and in most surveying institutions Only multidisciplinary approaches, however, can consider the multitude of environmental indicators and indices required to operationally describe local global environments and to generate predictive representations. What is the role of the Earth scientist in environmental analysis? This course will deal with EIA and quantitative approaches in environmental earth sciences.

Contents

  • Environmental impact assessment: tools and techniques.
  • Geo-indicators and environmental indicators.
  • Evaluation criteria for impact assessment, environmental tolerance, the setting of standards and normalization theory.
  • Evaluating environmental impact and its significance in decision making.
  • Monitoring and follow-up.
  • Quantitative approaches in environmental remote sensing, data enhancement and classification to generate indicator maps.
  • GIS processing and modeling with spreadsheets, generation of impact matrices, weighing and evaluation methods with decision support systems (DSS).
  • Ranking of alternatives, sensitivity analysis, and discussion of methods and results.

·        Case studies with practical exercises.

 

CRG 616 Change Detection Techniques

Introduction

Change detection is a technique that is used to highlight conversion of land from one use to another with in a given time.

Contents:

·        Introduction to various change detection technique.

·        Land comer change detection.

·        Costline change detection

·        Environmental change detection

·        Urban change detection

 

CRG-641 GIS in utility managements

Introduction

Utility factor is one of the growing of the many fields in which geographic information software is used. GIS is emerging as an important planning, implementation management and operations management tool for the utilities industries such as telecom, transportation, energy and several urban utilities such as water supply, waste water and health.

 

Contents

·        GIS in Telecommunication

·        GIS in Health

·        GIS in Water supply

·        GIS in Transportation

·        GIS in Energy