Description of the Programme
This course involves the use of a 3-dimensional coordinate measuring technique that uses photographs as the fundamental medium for metrology (or measurement). The fundamental principle used by Photogrammetry is triangulation or more specifically called Aerial Triangulation. Remote Sensing is the scanning of the earth by satellite, high-flying aircraft, LIDAR in order to obtain information about it. This course provides students with an overview of how to collect, process, and use complimentary (from multiple sources) remotely sensed data in the evaluation of natural environments. The course also covers principles of remote sensing using acquisition systems using optical, infrared and microwave systems; characteristics of sensor systems (active and passive) and their measurements with spectral, resolution and spatial responses; satellite imagery, spatial transformation and convolution; digital image processing, calibration, noise reduction, radiometric and geometric correction; stereoscopy and project planning among others.
Admission Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade of C- (minus)
Minimum Subject Requirements
ENG: C-
MAT A: C-
PHY: C-
Course Duration
2 ½ years
Career and Employment Opportunities
Photogrammetry services are widely applied for the production of precise 3D data in the fields of topographic mapping, architecture, industry, engineering, forensic, underwater, medicine, urban planning and geology and many others.
Potential Employers
- GIS, Planning, Surveying & Mapping and Geo-information Consultancy Firms e.g. Orbital Africa, Arch Surveys, Geomaps Africa, etc.
- Government ministries: Defence, Agriculture, Planning, Transport Environment and Mineral Resources, etc.
- Weather forecasting agencies like the Kenya Meteorological Department
- Training and research institutes e.g. the Institute for Meteorological Training and Research (IMTR)
- Environmental and natural resources management agencies like NEMA, WARMA, KFS, etc
- Wildlife conservation bodies like KWS
- International organizations like the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
- NGOs and Special Programmes like the National Agriculture and Livestock Extension Programme (NALEP)
- Information Service bodies like National Farmers Information Service (NAFIS)
- Land & Property Consulting firms
- Mining oil and gas industry
- Urban planning agencies/consulting firms
- Media houses
Institution offering the programme
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
Academic Progression
Higher Diploma in Surveying Technology (Photogrammetry or Remote Sensing Option)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Geo-informatics)
Bachelor of Technology (Geo-information Technology)
Bachelor of Science (Geomatic & Geospatial Information Systems)
Bachelor of Science (Spatial Management)
Bachelor of Science (Geography)
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