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ESS 241

Remote Sensing of the Oceans (EARTHSYS 141, EARTHSYS 241, ESS 141, GEOPHYS 141)

UNITS:3-4
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:WAY-AQR

How to observe and interpret physical and biological changes in the oceans using satellite technologies. Topics: principles of satellite remote sensing, classes of satellite remote sensors, converting radiometric data into biological and physical quantities, sensor calibration and validation, interpreting large-scale oceanographic features.

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Sections

1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 28695
0 / 25 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday, Thursday
TIME:9 AM – 10:20 AM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Arrigo, Kevin
units

ESS 241: Remote Sensing of the Oceans (EARTHSYS 141, EARTHSYS 241, ESS 141, GEOPHYS 141)

3-4 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-AQR

How to observe and interpret physical and biological changes in the oceans using satellite technologies. Topics: principles of satellite remote sensing, classes of satellite remote sensors, converting radiometric data into biological and physical quantities, sensor calibration and validation, interpreting large-scale oceanographic features.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Lecture — Tuesday Thursday 9:00 AM – 10:20 AM — Arrigo, Kevin (Graduate)

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