General Information
One of INPE's main goals is to foster scientific research and build professional skills in the fields of Space and Atmospheric Sciences and Applications, Space Engineering, and Earth Observation Technology Applications.
Remote Sensing education started in 1972 as one of the missions of INPE´s Earth Observation Coordination (OBT) when a Masters degree program was created. More recently, in 1998, a Doctoral program was also established.
For a full-time student, the Masters program should be completed in 24 months. The program includes some core and elective disciplines and oriented studies. Students must be fluent in Portuguese. In order to receive the master's degree, the student must present and defend a thesis describing research of publishable quality.
For a full-time student, the Doctoral program should be completed in 48 months, where the students have to face three major phases: coursework, required comprehensive examinations, and the dissertation.
The following research areas are available for project development:
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Remote Sensing applied to Agriculture;
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Remote Sensing applied to Geology;
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Hydrosphere Processes
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Terrestrial ecosystems;
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Geoprocessing;
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Targets Spectral Response;
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Environmental Planning and Management Land studies.
Disciplines
INPE follows a trimestral schedule, starting in March and ending in December. Each period offers a set of core and elective courses:
First PERIOD
Core Courses (for the Masters degree)
SER-210-3- Principles of Physics for Remote Sensing
SER-216-3- Introduction to Remote Sensing Instruments
Elective Courses
SER-212-1 Scientific Research Methodology
SER-214-3 Statistics Applied to Remote Sensing
SER-221-0 Seminars on Remote Sensing I
SER-300-4 Introduction to Geoprocessing
SER-320-3 Terrestrial Ecosystems
SER-435-3 Photogeology using Satellite Images
Second PERIOD
Core Courses (for the Masters degree)
SER-330-3 Image Interpretation
Elective Courses
SER-222-0 Seminars on Remote Sensing II
SER-301-3 Spatial Analysis
SER-311-3 Climate Remote Sensing
SER-307-3 Hydrosphere Remote Sensing
SER-318-2 Microwave Active Image Sensors.
SER-308-3 Targets Spectral Response
SER-329-3 Multivariate Statistics and Applications on Remote Sensing
SER-403-3 Global Changes: Basics, Processes and Models
SER-406-3 Agricultural Remote Sensing
SER-445-3 Tectonic and Structural Analysis Applied to Mineral and Groundwater Prospecting
SER-309-3 Systems and Advanced Sensors for Earth and Environment Observation
Third PERIOD
Core Courses (for the Masters degree)
SER-437-3 Digital Image Processing
Elective Courses
SER-223-0 Seminars on Remote Sensing III
SER-302-2 Radar and Digital Integration Using Auxiliary Data Applied to Geology
SER-316-3 Spatial Databases
SER-305-3 Radar Images Processing
SER-313-3 Hydrology of Forests
SER-404-3 Radar Interaction with Terrestrial Environments
SER-405-2 Remote Sensing in Geomorphology and Environmental Analysis
SER-436-2 Thematic Mapping Assessment
SER-438-3 Advanced Topics on Image Processing
SER-455-3 Special Topics on Forests: Phytogeography and Remote Sensing Applications
SER-314-3 Radiometric Transformations on Orbital Data
SER-319-3 Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
Other activities for the Graduate Program:
EST Oriented Study in Remote Sensing
SER-730 Research on Remote Sensing (Masters)
SER-750 Masters Thesis on Remote Sensing
SER-780 Research on Remote Sensing (Doctorate)
SER-800 Doctorate Dissertation in Remote Sensing
Additional Information
For more information about Post-Graduation, please contact Dr. Douglas Francisco Marcolino Gherardi
Av. dos Astronautas, 1758
Jardim da Granja,
CEP 12227-010
São José dos Campos, SP - Brazil
São José dos Campos, SP - Brazil
Phone: 55-12-3208 6508
Fax: 55-12-3208 6449
