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FC31327 Digital Image Processing

Course Outline

Course

:  FC 31327 – Digital Image Processing

Core/Specialization     

:  Core

Programme

:  Bachelor of Science Honors in Surveying Sciences

Department

:  Cartography, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and GIS

Faculty

:  Faculty of Geomatics

Contact Hours

:  150

Year

:  III

Semester

:  I

Lecturer

:  Ms. J. A. S. Jayakody

Room No.

:  FF-12

Telephone No.

:  045-3453019

E-mail

:  swarna@geo.sab.ac.lk

 

Synopsis

This course introduces the satellite image enhancement, classification, accuracy assessment and applications.

 

Contents

  • Introduction to image enhancement
  • Enhancement techniques
  • Stretching
  • Colour composite images
  • Image classification
  • Image analysis
  • Filters
  • Remote sensing applications

 

Practical Tasks

  • Enhancement using ERDAS software
  • Stretching using ERDAS software
  • Histogram Equalization using ERDAS software
  • Colour composite images using ERDAS software
  • Unsupervised classification using ERDAS  software
  • Supervised classification using ERDAS  software
  • Post classification using ERDAS  software
  • Principle Component analysis using ERDAS  software
  • Texture analysis ERDAS  software
  • PCA using ERDAS software
  • Apply filtering techniques using ERDAS software

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

No.

Course Learning Outcome

Programme Outcome

Assessment Methods

1.

Apply enhancement methods to the satellite images

P01

Final Exam

2.

Identify the changes in applying different enhancement methods

P01

Final Exam

3.

Use different classification methods and classify the images using ERDAS software

P02

Assignment/ Final Exam

4.

Identify difficulties in the classification process

P01

Final Exam

5.

Find  the difficulties/advantages/

disadvantages in filtering.

P01

Assignment/ Final Exam

6.

Detect the changes with  the time period.

P01

Final Exam

 

Student Learning Time (SLT)

Teaching and Learning Activities

Student Learning Time (hours)

Directed Learning

Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL)

28

Lab Practical

40

Independent Learning

Preparation - Student Centred Learning activities

15

Lab Practical activities

20

Self-Learning (Library & Internet)

21

Revision

20

Assessment

Assignments

02

Final Examination(written)

02

Final Examination(Practical)

02

TOTAL (SLT)

150

 

Teaching Methodology

Lectures, and individual and group assignments

 

References

  • Robert Shcowebgerdt, Remote sensing models & methods for image processing, III edition, 2004.
  • John A.Richards, Springer – Verlag, Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis 1999.
  • W.G.Rees - Physical Principles of Remote Sensing, Cambridge University Press, 2nd edition, 2001.
  • Paul M. Mather and Magaly Koch, Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images, Fourth Edition.
  • James B., Introduction to Remote Sensing, Camphell, Latest Edition
  • Chandra, A.M., Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System – 2006
  • Joseph, George, Fundamentals of Remote Sensing – 2005
  • Rees, W.G., Physical Principles of Remote Sensing – 2005
  • Richards, John A., Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis : An Introduction – 2013

 

Grading

Assignments

20%

Practical asignments & projects

30%

Final Examination

50%

Total

100%