RS4017 Geomatics for Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Syllabus:
RS4017 Geomatics for Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVE:
To understand the various remote sensing and GIS technological applications in the field of Environmental Engineering.
UNIT I SATELLITE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Introduction – Environmental satellite Mission: GEOS, NOAA, AVHRR, CZCS, Oceansat, Kalpana and others – Spectral characteristics – Data Products – Analysis Tools – Monitoring land, water, atmosphere and ocean using Remote Sensing Data
UNIT II WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Classification of water quality – Sampling procedure – Quality analysis and GIS modeling Pipe Network Design using GIS – Spectral responses of clear and contaminated water –Aquifer Vulnerability: Intrinsic and specific vulnerability – DRASTIC, SINTACS – Ground Water Quality Modelling: MODFLOW, MT3D – Sea water Intrusion Modelling – pollution diffusion model in river – Case studies.
UNIT III AIR QUALITY
Air Quality Standards – Chemical and Physical Components – Sampling – Mapping of atmospheric pollution – Air pollution due to industrial activity – Plume behaviors – Dispersion model: Gaussian Plume model -Introduction to commonly used software based models such as AERMOD, CALPUFF, ISCST3 and CALINE4 etc. – Remote Sensing to monitor atmosphere constituents – Case Studies.
UNIT IV SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Definition – sources – identification of storage and collection location – Analysis of collection route – Site selection: Transfer station, Disposal site – Waste allocation – design of leachate and gas collection in sanitary landfills – leachate model – case studies.
UNIT V GLOBAL PROSPECTIVE AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Prevention and Control measures – Carbon footprints and sinks, carbon trading, carbon credits and marketing, Indian and international status – case studies – Definitions- Climate, Climate system, climate change – Drivers of Climate change – Characteristics of climate system components – Green house effect – Carbon cycle – case studies
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
CO1 Gives knowledge about the platforms and sensors used for monitoring
CO2 Acquire knowledge about sampling, testing of water and vulnerability models
CO3 Understand about the air pollution and dispersion
CO4 Gives knowledge about SW collection and management
CO5 Impart knowledge about the effects due to pollution
REFERENCES:
1. Allan Brimicombe, GIS, Environmental Modeling and Engineering, Second Edition, CRC Press, 2009, 2nd edition.
2. Andrew Skidmore (Editor), Environmental Modelling with GIS and Remote Sensing, CRC Press), 2017.
3. Ian L.Pepper, Charles P.Gerbaand Mark L.Brusseau, Environmental and Pollution science, Academic Press, 2nd Edition, 2011. ISBN : 978-0125515030
4. David N.Miclsen, Environmental Site Characterization and Ground water Monitoring, 2nd edition, CRC Press, 2005, ISBN: 978-1566705899
5. Roger D.Griffin, Principles of Air Quality Management, 2nd edition, 2006, CRC Press 2016.
6. Donald L.Wise, Remediation for Hazardous waste contaminated soils, CRC Press; 1st Edition (1994)
7. Michele Campagna, GIS for sustainable development, CRC Press; 1st Edition, 2005.
8. Tchobanoglous George, Hilary Theisen, Samuel Vigi, Integrated Solid Waste Management, Mc Graw – Hill Inc, Singapore. 2014.
9. Dr Owen Harrop, “Air Quality Assessment & Management”, CRC Press; 1st edition, 2001
10. Robert Scally, “GIS for Environmental Management”, ESRI Press, 2006
11. ShuklaP R , Subobh K Sarma, NH Ravindranath, Amit Garg and Sumana Bhattacharya, Climate Change and India: Vulnerability assessment and adaptation, University Press (India) Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, 2003.