This course explores the role of remote sensing in monitoring and mitigating natural hazards. Students will learn how to acquire, process, and analyze remote sensing data, with a specific focus on both optical and radar satellite data. These technologies will be applied to assess the spatial extent, severity, and risk of natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and volcanic activity. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how different types of remotely sensed data interact with various environmental features, such as landforms, vegetation, and water bodies. Through a combination of lectures, data analysis exercises, and practical applications, students will gain hands-on experience in using remote sensing tools to develop hazard models and response strategies. Case studies from recent natural disasters will be used to illustrate key concepts. Prior knowledge of GIS or geospatial analysis is recommended. |