Introduction to Image Analysis Using Earth Science Data
Description: Learn to download and access freely available earth science data and conduct basic analysis techniques using ImageJ, a public domain image analysis program. Gather data from the NASA Near Earth Observations (NEO) web site and learn to use its built-in java program for image analysis.
Daily Outline
Day 1—Use Images to Analyze Earth
- Part 1: Introduction to Remote Sensing
- Part 2: Explore and Investigate Digital Images to Develop an Understanding of Their Properties
Day 2—Download, Stack, and Animate Images, Exploring Change Over Time
- Part 1: Download Images from NASA Near Earth Observations (NEO) Website
- Part 2: Stack and Animate Time-Series Images
Day 3—Quantify Observations by Calibrating and Measuring Images
- Part 1: Spatial Calibration and Measurement
- Part 2: Density Calibration and Measurement
Day 4—Use Multispectral Imaging Techniques to Examine Remote Sensed Images
- Part 1: Introduction to Color Imaging
- Part 2: Explore and Investigate Multispectral Data
Day 5—Apply Image Analysis Techniques to Investigate Research Questions
- Part 1: Use ImageJ to Analyze How Lake Mead Has Changed Over Time
- Part 2: Use ImageJ to Analyze How the Sea Ice Extent in the Arctic Has Changed Over Time