LASR 211 Advanced Topics in Imaging and Remote Sensing

3 credits

This course is a continuation of LASR 204 Communication, Imaging, and Remote Sensing. This course provides an in-depth understanding, aligned with intensive practice, of industry-standard imaging and remote-sensing systems. The operation, installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of forward-looking-infrared systems (FLIR) and LIDAR are introduced. Students also practice image processing to be able to use devices to enhance logistics and control issues in a safe and reliable manner.

Prerequisites: LASR 204

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Review and describe optical systems and test specifications for remote sensing applications
Develop optical system requirements for specific applications that include required laser power, detector bandwidth and sensitivity, and acceptable SNR
Determine image resolution requirements and limitations per technical specifications
Evaluate system requirements in terms of the physical and electrical requirements of a given power supply
Compare alternative imaging and remote sensing techniques
Use optical software to build a system model and predict expected performance
Identify and select images to be processed as live, print, picture, or copy
Incorporate and set up a selected data-acquisition method to capture/obtain digital images/data of experiment
Edit digital images for color correction, size, crop, orientation, and other requirements using image processing software according to requirements
Organize and prepare documents, digital files, and reports as needed
Ensure appropriate safety procedures (eye safety, burn safety, etc.) in accordance with ANSI and OSHA standards

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40