Observing Earth From Space

Gain insight into how satellite data is used to monitor the Earth There are now over 600 satellites observing the Earth, with hundreds more to be launched over the next decade. ​ Over this 4-week course, you will learn how satellite data informs our understanding of the natural environment and the impact of human development, finding out about different sensors that are carried by satellites and how they orbit the earth to detect changes to the planet. ​ Discover easy to use tools to view and analyse images Using a powerful new web tool, you will be able to explore satellite data from anywhere on Earth. You will use this to learn how satellite data is used to monitor Earth, from uncovering information about climate change to how global deforestation is measured and the effects of pollution. Discover the satellite applications in weather, climate, and environmental change With the advancement of satellite imagery and orbit coverage, we can now measure a wide range of physical attributes of the Earth system from space. This course will guide you through how the weather is monitored from space, as well as how the oceans, atmosphere, and pollution are measured. You’ll also dive into the cryosphere and biosphere of Earth and discover how these are viewed, monitored, and measured using satellite data. Learn from Earth Observation experts at Edinburgh University Edinburgh University is one of the preeminent Higher Education Institutes for Earth Observation (EO) in the UK. Not only are they are a member of the National Centre for EO, but their staff are involved in international space missions, world-class EO research, and creating new companies. The development of this course was co-funded by the UK Space Agency and ESA Space Solutions. Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course.