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GE601 - REMOTE SENSING FOR PLANETARY EXPLORATION

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ID:
GE601
Duration (hours):
60
CFU:
6
SSD:
ASTRONOMIA E ASTROFISICA
Located in:
PESCARA
Url:
Course Details:
PLANETARY SCIENCES/PLANETARY SCIENCES AND SPACE EXPLORATION Year: 2
Year:
2026
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2026?co...
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Overview

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (28/09/2026 - 22/12/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives


The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of remote sensing methodologies applied to planetary exploration. By the end of the course, students will be able to master the fundamental physical principles governing radiation-matter interactions and understand how these principles dictate the design and operation of spaceborne sensors and platforms. Furthermore, participants will acquire basic competencies in processing data from space missions, translating these datasets into meaningful scientific observables. Ultimately, through hands-on case studies, students will develop the analytical and technical skills necessary to autonomously manipulate, interpret, and present real-world planetary remote sensing data.

Course Prerequisites


There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

Teaching Methods


The course employs a blended teaching methodology that combines theoretical lectures with guided practical sessions, structured as follows:


• Lectures: Dedicated to the explanation of theoretical models and physical principles of remote sensing, supported by slide presentations and supplementary visual materials.


• Laboratory Sessions (Case Studies): Hands-on sessions where students apply theoretical concepts to the analysis of real-world planetary datasets. These activities will be conducted entirely within the MATLAB environment, enabling students to develop scripts for data processing and the extraction of scientific observables.

Assessment Methods


The assessment of learning outcomes is conducted exclusively through a final oral examination. The interview is structured to evaluate three core areas:


1. Knowledge and Understanding: The student’s grasp of the theoretical concepts and physical principles of planetary remote sensing discussed during lectures.


2. Critical Ability: The capacity to critically link physical models to sensor design and the interpretation of scientific observables.


3. Technical Competencies (MATLAB): A discussion of the methodologies applied during the practical case studies, designed to verify the student's ability to program, process, and autonomously analyze planetary datasets.


The final grade will equally reflect the conceptual rigor demonstrated, the use of appropriate scientific terminology, and the technical proficiency in utilizing the software tool.




Students with disabilities, specific learning disorders, or other special educational needs may be granted individualized examination arrangements, in compliance with current regulations and with the provisions set out in the University Service Charter (https://www.unich.it/sites/default/files/2024-02/carta_dei_servizi_0.pdf), subject to prior agreement with the course instructor.
To request compensatory measures or exemptions, students must contact the CON_TE_STO Service and follow the procedure described in the University Service Charter.
Students are encouraged to contact the course instructor during the teaching period, or in any case well in advance of the examination date, in order to obtain information about the examination procedures and the measures that may be granted.
For guidance and information about the services provided by the University, students may contact the Departmental Representative, Prof. L. Marzetti.

Texts


Introduction to the Physics and Techniques of Remote Sensing, Charles Elachi e Jakob van Zyl (Wiley)

Contents


The course analyzes the fundamental physical processes underlying remote sensing methodologies employed in planetary sciences and space exploration. The curriculum provides an in-depth study of electromagnetic spectrum theory and the principles governing radiation-matter interactions, illustrating how these phenomena translate into scientific observables and specific investigation techniques. The educational program is integrated with dedicated practical sessions, designed to apply the acquired theoretical models to the analysis of real-world datasets within the context of space missions.

Course Language


English

More information


Instructor Contact: Professor Eleonora Ammannito
Email: eleonora.ammannito@unich.it
Office Hours: By appointment

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PLANETARY SCIENCES 
Master’s Degree
2 years
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Ammannito Eleonora
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