Roles of geographic information systems and geomatics techniques in risks and disasters management

Part 1: Remote sensing

1. Introduction to spatial information - cartography - data acquisition - geodesy
2. Vector spatial information
3. Raster spatial information
4. Introduction to remote sensing
5. Process of spatial data processing
6. Presentation of web application based on satellite data for risk and disaster management 
7. Advanced concepts of data processing - GIS architecture

Part 2: Geographic information systems

The course deals with the introductory aspects of geographic information systems: reference coordinate systems, data acquisition, information representation modes, spatial operations and processing, map design.

Part 1: Remote sensing

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- represent spatial data with a GIS-Software
- master spatial data concepts in vector and raster mode
- know the basic principles of remote sensing
- perform basic analyzes on satellite data (preprocessing, visualisation,...)
- perform advanced analyzes on satellite data (full processing chain for landcover map production)
- identifying reference web application based on satellite data for risk and disaster management 
- implement a complex processing chain on geographic data.
- operationally handle the main features of a desktopGIS (QGIS) type of software: data visualization, selection, symbolization, geoprocessing, preparation of layouts;
- find and implement GIS resources (data or tools) on the web.

Part 2: Geographic information systems

At the end of this teaching unit, the student will be able to :
- manage reference coordinate systems in GIS software,
- perform basic operations in vector mode,
- to carry out a simple cartographic design,
- select data acquisition modes in preliminary studies

Part 1: Remote sensing

Basic knowledge ofspreadsheet software ( e.g. Excel)

Part 2: Geographic information systems

Windows environment on PC

Part 1: Remote sensing

Resources related to GIS practical work (manual + data) are sent to students via MyULiege or by email.
Resources related to remote sensing practical work (manual + data) are available here https://orbi.uliege.be/handle/2268/240835. The manual is called "Travaux Pratiques de Télédétection Spatiale II - Avec données et logiciels libres".
 

Part 2: Geographic information systems

Course integrating theory with practical works achieved on PC with dedicated software.

Part 1: Remote sensing

Magistral Courses, Tutorials, Indoor Exercises.
A personal project is requested at the end of the course, it is supervised by an assistant who will carry out the individual follow-up of the students.

Part 2: Geographic information systems

- Face-to-face.
- First or second term according to the course departments.
- Lectures 3 or 4 hours / week.

Part 1: Remote sensing

A resource database is provided via e-campus.
Students are advised to consult the proposed reference books as the course progresses.
For practical works, here are some useful manuals:
https://orbi.uliege.be/handle/2268/240835 : remote sensing initroduction  
https://orbi.uliege.be/handle/2268/190559 : GIS introduction with QGIS
https://orbi.uliege.be/handle/2268/135775 : GIS introduction with ArcGIS 

Part 2: Geographic information systems

- Slides in PDF format available on eCampus server

Part 1: Remote sensing

The final note is generated as: 
50% Personnal project (report and presentation)
50% Written exam (theory)

Part 2: Geographic information systems

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )


Additional information:

Practical examination, consisting in the modelling and solving of two applications with the help of the dedicated software used during the course. 
Attendance to courses and exercise sessions is mandatory to present exams.

Part 2: Geographic information systems

Part 1: Remote sensing

Antoine.DENIS@ULIEGE.be (remote sensing practical works)

Part 2: Geographic information systems

Antoine Denis