Course Introduction

1.2. QGIS

In this course, we will work with remote sensing data using QGIS, a free and open-source Geographic Information System (GIS). QGIS is widely used around the world to view, edit, analyze, and visualize spatial data.

With QGIS, you can create maps from satellite images or vector files, combine data from various sources such as aerial photos, shapefiles, and spreadsheets, and perform spatial analyses like elevation profiles, distance calculations, or land use patterns. You can even expand its functionality with plugin. For example, for hydrological analysis or advanced remote sensing tools.

QGIS is used in many fields, including:

• Urban planning: mapping buildings, roads, and zoning plans

• Environmental science: monitoring natural areas and analyzing CO₂ emissions

• Water management: modeling water systems and mapping flood risks

• Remote sensing: processing and interpreting satellite imagery

• Research and education: supporting studies in geography, ecology, and planning

QGIS offers powerful tools for exploring our planet and you’ll soon learn how to use them.

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