SAR, Interferometry
Course description sheet
Basic information
- Field of study
- Geospatial Computer Science
- Major
- Remote Sensing and GIS
- Organisational unit
- Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy, and Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Second-cycle (engineer) programme
- Form of study
- Full-time studies
- Profile
- General academic
- Didactic cycle
- 2024/2025
- Course code
- DGEITGS.IIi2.07231.24
- Lecture languages
- English
- Mandatoriness
- Obligatory
- Block
- Major Modules
- Course related to scientific research
- Yes
Lecturer
Natalia Borowiec, Wojciech Witkowski
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Period
Semester 2
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Method of verification of the learning outcomes
Exam
Activities and hours
Lectures:
15
Project classes: 30 |
Number of ECTS credits
4
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Course's learning outcomes
| Code | Outcomes in terms of | Learning outcomes prescribed to a field of study | Methods of verification |
| Knowledge – Student knows and understands: | |||
| W1 | surface deformation processing | GEI2A_W03, GEI2A_W04 | Examination |
| Skills – Student can: | |||
| U1 | work with SAR images; ;analyze displacement field | GEI2A_U03, GEI2A_U05 | Project |
| U2 | analyse and present result in GIS system | GEI2A_U07 | Project |
| Social competences – Student is ready to: | |||
| K1 | work in a team; discuss and express own ideas | GEI2A_K04 | Involvement in teamwork |
Student workload
| Activity form | Average amount of hours* needed to complete each activity form | |
| Lectures | 15 | |
| Project classes | 30 | |
| Preparation for classes | 21 | |
| Realization of independently performed tasks | 12 | |
| Examination or final test/colloquium | 2 | |
| Preparation of project, presentation, essay, report | 20 | |
| Student workload |
Hours
100
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| Workload involving teacher |
Hours
45
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* hour means 45 minutes
Program content
| No. | Program content | Course's learning outcomes | Activities |
| 1. |
Radar history, sensor characteristics Synthetic aperture radar processing, image formation, SAR interferometry Coherence, Signal to Noise Ratio, source of decorrelation Measurement of surface topography, topographic algorithms, application examples Data analysis and interpretation for deformation monitoring, Decomposition of the displacement vector, Corner reflector Velocity measurements, ocean applications, surface deformation measurements, earthquakes and volcanoes Modern processing algorithms |
W1, U1 | Lectures |
| 2. |
SAR image interpretation Introduction to InSAR technique: discussing of opportunity for application, case study presentation, basic task in InSAR tools processing. Advanced InSAR processing: introduction to phase unwrapped, LOS and vertical displacement analyzed, analyzed results in GIS system. |
U1, U2, K1 | Project classes |
Extended information/Additional elements
Teaching methods and techniques :
Group work, Lectures
| Activities | Methods of verification | Credit conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Lectures | Project, Examination | |
| Project classes | Project, Involvement in teamwork |
Rules of participation in given classes, indicating whether student presence at the lecture is obligatory
Lectures: Studenci uczestniczą w zajęciach poznając kolejne treści nauczania zgodnie z syllabusem przedmiotu. Studenci winni na bieżąco zadawać pytania i wyjaśniać wątpliwości. Rejestracja audiowizualna wykładu wymaga zgody prowadzącego. Project classes: Studenci wykonują prace praktyczne mające na celu uzyskanie kompetencji zakładanych przez syllabus. Ocenie podlega sposób wykonania projektu oraz efekt końcowy.
Literature
Obligatory- 1. Ramon F. Hanssen (2001) Radar Interferometry: Data Interpretation and Error Analysis
- Springer Science & Business Media
- 2. Hein A. (2004) Processing of SAR Data, Springer
- 3. Parker A.L. (2017) InSAR Observations of Ground Deformation, Springer
Scientific research and publications
Publications- Evaluation of the Sentinel-1A radar interferometry accuracy applied in mining areas / Wojciech T. WITKOWSKI, Agnieszka MALINOWSKA, Ryszard HEJMANOWSKI // Przegląd Górniczy ; 2017
- Study of dynamic displacement phenomena with the use of imaging radars from the Sentinel mission / Agnieszka MALINOWSKA, Wojciech WITKOWSKI, Artur GUZY, Ryszard HEJMANOWSKI // Zeszyty Naukowe Instytutu Gospodarki Surowcami Mineralnymi i Energią PAN, 2017