Three Training Courses will be available from last week of October 2011. SAR Basics introduces to the general concepts of using SAR data. SAR Advanced introduces targeted value-adding applications on top of SAR data. SAR Custom will be a custom-fit course with specific content in vertical fields (security, defense, intelligence, oil & gaz, climate change, etc)
- SAR Basic & COSMO-SkyMed (2 days)
- SAR Advanced & COSMO-SkyMed (3 days)
- SAR CUSTOM
The Advanced course is a natural complement to the Basic one. It will include formal lectures by leading scientists as well as hands-on exercises. Learners will use ITT (ENVI, SARscape) software tools for the exploitation of COSMO-SkyMed SAR data.
Costs :
- The SAR Basic Cost is €1,500 (per student up to two students)
- The SAR Advanced Cost is€ 2,100 (per student up to two students)
- Basic + Advanced cost is €3,500 (per student up to two students)
For more than two students, price reduction is offered.
Custom course content and duration can be agreed as needed.
Topics Addressed |
SAR Basics &
COSMO-SkyMed
2/3 days |
SAR Advanced &
COSMO-SkyMed
5 days |
SAR principles, geometry of SAR observation |
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Understanding SAR images |
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Introduction to the COSMO constellation |
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Change detection techniques & applications |
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Review of SAR applications |
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Advanced technologies & related applications |
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Maritime surveillance |
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Flood/emergency mapping |
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Planning of the COSMO constellation |
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H = Hands on interactive session
Advanced courses may include specific applications at the request of participants
Modules
- Principles of SAR imaging, Geometry of SAR observation Physics of targets
The basic principles are illustrated in a pictorial way. Almost no formulas.
- Understanding SAR images
Mostly based on real example from the COSMO constellation this module is aimed at developing photo-interpretation capabilities on SAR images, by showing most common distortions, effects on both targets and background. Several examples compare SAR images with optical ones
- Introduction to the COSMO-SkyMed constellation
Technical specifications. Operational performances.
- Change detection techniques and applications.
Interferometric data collection. Image coregistration. Multitemporal (MT) products and MultiTemporal Coherence (MTC) products for change detection. Basis of interpretation for MT/MTC products. How to exploit these products for mapping, thematic mapping, agriculture applications. Coherence analysis along time. The concept of “activity map”
- Review of SAR applications
Principles of interferometry. The phase signal information content. Definitions of coherence, illustration of IFSAR and DIFSAR processing techniques. Illustration of permanent/persistent scatterer (PS) techniques.
- Advanced technologies and related applications.
Application of IFSAR/DIFSAR techniques: Digital Terrain Models (DTM), land instability monitoring with DIFSAR and PS. Detection of moving targets.
- Maritime surveillance.
Maritime targets on COSMO images. Ships and Oil spills : automated detection and refinement. Auxiliary information extraction (e.g. wind, waves).
End to end chain from target detection to Information system integration
- Flood/Emergency mapping.
Flooded areas on COSMO images. Automated detection and refinement. False alarms detection (Slope effects, other artefacts, misclassified targets).
- Elements for planning of the COSMO constellation.
How to plan data collection for the applications described above. Large area coverage.
For further information, contact e-GEOS: training@e-geos.it |
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