JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objective

To introduce with basic concept of with remote sensing process with

software’s for visual interpretation of satellite images an preparation of thematic maps. Also familiarize with GIS software and its uses in mining.

Course Outcomes

The details of the course will enable the student to understand basic

concept of remote sensing and get idea of analysis of satellite images and then preparation of thematic maps. Also get idea of digital Image processing system, GIS software’s and its various application in mining.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1 Study of satellite image, Border information and marking Reference System 2 Analysis of spectral reflectance curves 3 Visual interpretation of satellite images 4 Preparation of various thematic maps in the lab 5 Reading and Displaying Satellite Data from BIL, BSQ and BIP formats 6 Interpretation of different resolution IRS satellite images – LISS III, PAN and WIFS 7 Working Knowledge of GIS Softwares 8 Identification of degraded lands in mining areas 9 Land utilization mapping in mining areas

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Michael N Demers and Mn Demers - Fundamental of GIS
• 2. Lillisand T.M and R.W.Kiefer - Remote sensing and image interpretation,

REFERENCE BOOKS:

• 1. James B.Campbe - Remote sensing
• 2. P.A. Burrough - Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment B.TECH. MINING ENGG.