Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Arzu ERENER
Prof. Dr. Aydın ÜSTÜN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Erman ŞENTÜRK

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Learn radar imaging techniques and applications Get skill image processing strategies and apply SAR images Understand the geometrical aspects of phase observations and earth surface mapping Learn different InSAR techniques for DEM generation and deformation monitoring Anaylse InSAR image pairs for interferogram production using various InSAR softwares

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes	1	High	Low	High	Middle	High	Low	Low

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Physics, Probability and Statistics, Computer Programming, Geodesy

Course Contents

Satellite radar interferometry, components of radar images, Synthetic Radar Interferometry (SAR) techniques, Geometric principles, Analysis of phase obervations, ScanSAR and Repeat-Pass Interferometry and some key applications, Differential InSAR and PS-InSAR techniques and examples, Academic softwares: DORIS, ROI PAC, GMTSAR, and StamPS

Weekly Schedule

1) Radar related concepts and historical background
2) SAR imaging and geometric principles
3) Selection of images, correlation and enterferogram interpretation
4) Phase unwrapping
5) InSAR techniques
6) Differential InSAR
7) Topographic mapping: SRTM
8) InSAR softwares and applications I
9) Midterm exam
10) Monitoring of earth surface deformation
11) Generating time series
12) Interpretation of deformations
13) InSAR softwares and applications II
14) Combination of results with other geodetic techniques
15) Presentation of midterm projects and discussion
16) Final Exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Question-Answer
2) Discussion
3) Drill and Practice

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

50%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	50%
Semester Studies	Presentation/Seminar	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

50%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Radar Interferometry and Applications	JJM520	Elective	Master's degree	1	Spring	8