Remote sensing in marine environmental management

The course concerns the study of geological processes that develop on the sea floor, by applying remote sensing surveying methods. The ultimate aim of the course is, based on knowledge of the aforementioned processes, the rational management of the marine environment regarding marine resources and marine structures and installations.

Objectives

Introduction to bathymetric, morphology mapping, sub-seafloor geological structure by using echo-sounding methods. Interpretation of geophysical data. Introduction to the application of remote sensing on monitoring devastating effects and structures and facilities on the marine environment. Introduction to the application of remote sensing methods for the sustainable management of marine resources.

Prerequisites

Νο prerequisites.

Syllabus

Satellite positioning and navigation of the research vessel. Methods of bathymetric mapping: Echo-sounding method. Methods of seafloor morphology mapping using side scan sonar. Research methods of sub-seafloor geological structure by using sub-bottom profilers. Construction bottom of geological maps. Study devastating effects on the marine environment. Application of remote sensing methods in maritime structures and facilities. Application of remote sensing methods for the sustainable management of marine resources.