MIN-Faculty
Department of Informatics
Scene analysis and visualization (SAV)

Infopage for IP2: Image Processing by Means of Remote Sensing (Tu. & Th. 10-12 h)

This lecture series is one of two components of the master module image processing 2 (IP2). Since both components share one semester, this lecture series takes place in the second half of the summer semester only! At the first half of the semester Prof. Neumann will give another lecture, namely High Level Vision.
This lecture builds upon image processing 1 (IP1), which is a part of the International Master Course Informatics of the University of Hamburg. Thus, the language used in this course is English. Oral examinations can be performed in German or English.
The procedure of this course consists of lectures with integrated exercises, and practial computer exercises.

Topics

This lecture series gives a in-depth introduction into the concepts and methods of the image processing by means of Remote Sensing, a very important aspect of digital image processing. I.e. the following topics will be discussed: Satellite orbits and sensor platforms, air- and space-borne sensors of different modes (radar, infrared, visible spectrum), multi-channel imagery, image fusion, atmospheric correction, feature detection, change detection, signatures and classification, object detection, knowledge based interpretation, typical applications.

Lecture slides

The English lecture slides will be made accessible trough this site on each Monday and Wednesday before the lectures.

  1. (20.05.2014) Introduction and Gravitational Astronomy (Movies)
  2. (22.05.2014) Orbits, Acquisition Constraints and Missions (Movies)
  3. (27.05.2014) EM Radiation 1: Waves and Basic Principles (Movies, EM Chart)
  4. (03.06.2014) EM Radiation 2: Radiation and Matter (Movies)
  5. (05.06.2014) The Atmosphere (Movies)
  6. (17.06.2014) Sensors 1: Types and Optical Systems (Movies)
  7. (19.06.2014) Sensors 2: Microwave Sensors and SAR Systems (Movies)
  8. (24.06.2014) Image Characteristics and Preprocessing
  9. (26.06.2014) No slides: Practical Exercises with ENVI 1 (@ R-131, for material see below)
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  10. (01.07.2014) Image Processing 1: Classification and Segmentation (Movies)
  11. (03.07.2014) No slides: Practical Exercises with ENVI 2 (@ R-131, for material see below)
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  12. (08.07.2014) Image Processing 2: Edge Detection and Motion Derivation
  13. (10.07.2014) Knowledge Based Interpretation and Exam Preparation

Exercises

The exercises are colocated to the course on a weekly cycle, solutions will be discussed each tuesday. The exercises consist of four exercise sheets and two practical PC exercises using the ENVI software package.
Please send your solutions until montay 8 am to Susanne Germer.

  1. (20.05. - 26.05.2014) Basics and Orbits
  2. (27.05. - 16.06.2014) EM Radiation
  3. (17.06. - 23.06.2014) The Atmosphere and Optics
  4. (24.06. - 30.06.2014) Microwave Remote Sensing
  5. (26.06.2014) Practical Exercises with ENVI 1: Get in Touch and Preprocessing
  6. (03.07.2014) Practical Exercises with ENVI 2: Spectral Analysis and Classification

References

  • Albertz, J. (2007). Einführung in die Fernerkundung : Grundlagen der Interpretation von Luft- und Satellitenbildern. Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, Darmstadt, 3. edition.
  • Lillesand, T. M., Kiefer, R. W., and Chipman, J. W. (2008). Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation. Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, 6th edition.
  • Richards, J. (2009). Remote sensing with Imaging Radar. Springer.
  • Richards, J. A. and Jia, X. (2006). Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis. Springer Verlag, Berlin - Heidelberg - New York, 4 edition.
  • NASA (2013). Introduction to the EM spectrum

Additional references will be announced in the course.