Remote Sensing Basics
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
ETG5160
course title in Estonian
Kaugseire alused
course title in English
Remote Sensing Basics
course volume CP
-
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite 1
Topographic Surveying (ETG5130)
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
EATI02/25
yes
EAXM15/25
yes
Structural units teaching the course
EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
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course aims in Estonian
Tundma õppida kaugseire aluseid ja nende erinevaid liike, s.h. terrestriline, drooni- ja aerofotogramm-meetria ning terrestriline, mobiilne ja aerolaserskaneerimine (TLS, MLS ja ALS). Satelliitkaugseire võimaluste tutvustamine ning andmete kasutamine.
course aims in English
To familiarize with the basics of remote sensing and the different methods, such as terrestrial, mobile, UAV and aerial photogrammetry and laser scanning. Satellite remote sensing and the use of satellite-borne spatial data.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
1. Mõistab kaugseire põhimõisteid.
2. Oskab läbi viia terrestrilise laserskaneerimise ja fotogramm-meetria välimõõdistust.
3. Oskab töödelda kaugseire meetoditega kogutud andmeid – fotogramm-meetriline ja punktipilve andmetöötlus.
4. Oskab erinevate ülesannete lahendamiseks valida sobiva kaugseire tehnoloogia ja seadmed.
5. Teab erinevate kõrgusmudelite moodustamise meetodeid ja praktiseerib nende redigeerimist.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
1. Knows the basics of remote sensing.
2. Is able to perform field measurements for terrestrial laser scanning and photogrammetry.
3. Can process the spatial data gathered with remote sensing – photogrammetric and point cloud processing.
4. Is able to select an appropriate technology and equipment for solving assigned tasks.
5. Knows the methods for compiling and editing digital terrain models.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Õpitakse tundma kaugseire (sh. fotogramm-meetria ja laserskaneerimise) tehnoloogiate teoreetilist tausta. Viiakse läbi praktilised mõõdistused terrestrilise laseskanneri, käsikaamera ja drooniga. Viiakse läbi fotogramm-meetrilist ja punktipilve andmetöötlust. Maapinna kõrgusmudelite koostamine
Maa kaugseire, satelliitkaugseire, andmetüübid, tehisavaradari tulemuste ning satelliitpiltide kasutusvõimalused, kaugseire aegread ja kasutusvõimalused.
Võimalikud välipraktikumid:
1) Terrestrilise laserskaneerimine
2) Terrestriline fotogramm-meetria
3) UAV fotogramm-meetria

Võimalikud harjutused:
1) Terrestrilise laserskaneerimise andmete registreerimine, puhastamine, töötlemine
2) Fotogramm-meetriline andmetöötlus
3) Aerolaserskaneerimisandmete töötlus
4) Punktipilve töötlus ja kõrgusmudelite tegemine
5) SAR satelliitandmete töötlus
brief description of the course in English
The theoretical background of remote sensing methods. Field measurements with a terrestrial laser scanner, a handheld camera and an UAV. Photogrammetric and point cloud data processing. Creating digital terrain models. Remote sensing of the Earth, satellite remote sensing, data types, the use of SAR and other satellite images. Use of remote sensing time series.
Possible practical assignments outdoors:
1) Terrestrial laser scanning field measurements
2) Terrestrial photogrammetry field measurements (Structure-from-Motion)
3) UAV photogrammetry field measurements

Possible practical data processing assignments
1) Terrestrial laser scanning data processing
2) Photogrammetric data processing
3) Airborne laser scanning data processing
4) Point cloud processing and digital elevation models
5) SAR satellite data processing
type of assessment in Estonian
Hindeline kirjalik eksam koosneb teoreetilistest küsimustest ja praktilistest ülesannetest. Hinne (0 kuni 5) oleneb vastuse põhjalikkusest ja täpsusest.
type of assessment in English
The written final exam comprises of practical computations and theoretical questions. The grade (0 to 5) of the exam depends on the adequacy of the answers.
independent study in Estonian
Iseseisev töö on vajalik igaks loenguks ning praktikumiks valmistumisel, aga ka koduste tööde tegemisel ning eksamiks valmistumisel.
independent study in English
Independent study is requred for participation in lectures and practical classes, also for completing home assignments and preparing for the final exam.
study literature
Loengukonspekt
veebimaterjalid
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
1.0
lectures
-
practices
2.0
practices
-
exercises
1.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
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LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
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Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Kalev Julge, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Estonian
    ETG5160_Kaugseire alused ENG.pdf 
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    2024/2025 autumn
    Kalev Julge, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
    Estonian
      ETG5160_Kaugseire alused ENG.pdf 
      2023/2024 autumn
      Kalev Julge, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
      Estonian
        2022/2023 autumn
        Kalev Julge, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
        Estonian
          2021/2022 autumn
          Kalev Julge, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
          Estonian
            ETG5160_Kaugseire alused ENG.pdf 
            2020/2021 autumn
            Kalev Julge, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
            Estonian
              ETG5160_Kaugseire alused ENG.pdf 
              Course description in Estonian
              Course description in English