GIS APPLICATION AND REMOTE SENSING
CE 78501
Course Objectives:
This course introduces principles, concepts and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS): a decision support tool for planners and managers of spatial information. Database development, manipulation and spatial analysis techniques for information generation will be taught. Students will have the scope of using GIS for applications in their related fields such as natural resource management, environment, civil engineering, agriculture, information system, etc. will be discussed through mini-project and laboratory exercises.

  1. Introduction and Overview of GIS and Software (3 hours)

Definition of a GIS features and functions; why GIS is important; how GIS is applied; GIS as an Information System; GIS and cartography; contributing and allied disciplines; GIS data feeds; historical development of GIS.

  1. GIS and Maps (3 hours)

Map Projections and Coordinate Systems; Maps and their characteristics (selection, abstraction, scale, etc.); automated cartography versus GIS; map projections; coordinate systems; precision and error.

  1. Spatial Data Models(3 hours)

Concept of data model; raster data model; compression; indexing and hierarchical data structures; vector data model; topology; TIN data model.

  1. Data Sources(3 hours)

Data Input and Data Quality; Major data feeds to GIS and their characteristics; maps, GPS, images, databases; commercial data; locating and evaluating data; data formats; data quality; metadata.

  1. Database Concepts(3 hours)

Database concepts and components; flat files; relational database systems; data modeling; views of the database; normalization; databases and GlS.

  1. Vector Analysis(6 hours)

Data management functions; Data analysis functions.

  1. Spatial Analysis(6 hours)

Spatial interpolation methods; raster analysis including topological overlay; Map calculations; statistics; integrated spatial analysis.

  1. Surface Model(3 hours)

DEM; slope; aspect; other raster functions.

  1. River Network Generation
    (4 hours)

Flow direction; flow accumulation; river network; and watershed boundary delineation.

  1. GPS(4 hours)

Basic concept of GPS; How GPS works; DGPS; Errors in GPS; application.

  1. Introduction to Remote Sensing(4 hours)

Concept of remote sensing; Electro-magnetic spectrum and windows; Spectral signature of different land use; Introduction to different satellites; Resolutions in RS; Application of remote Sensing.

  1. Making Maps(3 hours)

Map functions in GIS; map design; map elements; choosing a map type; Exporting map in different format printing a map.
Tutorial and Practical:

  1. Spatial database development(3 hours)
  2. Linking non-spatial and spatial database(3 hours)
  3. Projection(3 hours)
  4. Database editing and updating(6 hours)
  5. CPS data integration in GIS(2 hours)
  6. Ceo processing(3 hours)
  7. Spatial analysis(4 hours)
  8. River analysis(2 hours)
  9. Map layout(2 hours)
  10. Mini-project for GIS application (8 hours)

References:

  1. Raghunath Jha (2000), " Course Manual for GIS', IOE, Water Resources Engineering.
  2. P.A. Burrough and R. A. McDonnell, Principles of Geographical Information Systems, Oxford University Press.
  3. J. Star and J. Estes , "Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction', Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
  4. J. Lee, D.W.S. Wong, Statistical Analysis with Arc View GlS", John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York.
  5. Davide J Maguire, Michael Goodchild and David W RHIND, "Geographical Information Systems Vol 1: Principles", Longman Scientific Technical.
  6. Laura Lang, "Managing Natural Resources with GlS", ESRI, Redlands, CA.

Evaluation Scheme:
The questions will cover all the chapters in the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table below:

Chapter

Hours

Marks Distribution*

1

3

6

2

3

6

3

3

6

4

3

6

5

3

6

6

6

10

7

6

10

8

3

6

9

4

6

10

4

6

11

4

6

12

3

6

Total

45

80

*There could be minor deviation in mark distribution.

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