Course: Surface motion estimation from SAR – methods and applications
Instructor: Prof. Timo Balz, Prof. Mingsheng Liao, Prof. Lu Zhang
Course Description
In this course, different microwave remote sensing systems and techniques are introduced. It is designed for graduate students in Geographic Information Sciences and Remote Sensing. The course includes the following topics:
1. Introduction to Microwave Remote Sensing
2. SAR image processing
3. Introduction into SAR interferometry
4. Surface motion estimation with D-InSAR and derived methods
5. Surface motion estimation with pixel offset tracking
6. Applications of SAR in monitoring geohazards and infrastructure stability
Learning Objectives
After completion of the course, students will:
· Have knowledge on basic and advanced methods of microwave remote sensing
· Understand the generation and focusing of SAR images.
· Be able to differentiate the advantages and disadvantages of microwave remote sensing and have an understanding for what applications microwave remote sensing is useful.
· Have knowledge on SAR interferometry, D-InSAR, and advanced methods
· Gained practical experience in SAR data processing
· Have knowledge on possible applications of SAR data.
· Be able to express the basic concepts and operations described in this course in English, both orally and in written form.
