REMOTE SENSING & GIS (PE – III) B.Tech. IV Year I Sem. JNTUH R-18

• Explain the key elements involved in remote sensing and the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with Earth's surface features.

• Analyze the impact of the atmosphere on remote sensing data and differentiate between various satellite orbits and sensor resolutions.

• Discuss the principles of visual interpretation techniques and identify specific features using spectral properties of soil, water, and vegetation.

• Understand the basics of digital image processing, including enhancements, analysis techniques, and classification methods.

Unit II: Introduction to GIS

• Describe the history and components of GIS and explain its various applications in real-world scenarios.

• Differentiate between different types of maps, map scales, and coordinate systems.

• Analyze the concept of map projections and explain their importance in spatial data processing.

• Understand the process of geo-referencing and its role in integrating diverse data sources.

Unit III: Spatial Database Management System

• Compare and contrast spatial DBMS with traditional database systems and discuss different data storage approaches.

• Explain the entity-relationship model and its application in GIS data management.

• Analyze the features of vector and raster data structures and the role of attribute data and metadata.

• Understand the concept of geo-databases and their importance in data organization and management.

Unit IV: Spatial Data Input and Editing

• Discuss various methods of spatial data input, including keyboard entry, digitization, scanning, and data conversion.

• Analyze the sources and impact of errors in spatial data and methods for ensuring data accuracy.

• Explain the concept of spatial analysis and explore techniques for vector and raster data analysis.

• Understand different spatial data interpolation techniques and their applications in geospatial modeling.

Unit V: Implementing a GIS and Applications

• Describe the key steps involved in implementing a GIS, including system requirements, evaluation, and decision-making processes.

• Discuss real-world applications of GIS in civil engineering, such as road network planning, mineral mapping, shortest path detection, and hazard zonation.

• Analyze how GIS can be used to solve multi-criteria problems and contribute to business applications.