Dr. Nerem's research is focused on measuring changes in the Earth using satellite measurements. He has used satellite altimeter measurements to measure sea level change as well as satellite gravity measurements to measure changes in the distribution of water and ice on the Earth. He is considered one of the leading experts on observations of sea level change. He is also active in projects exploring applications of GPS, as well as innovative uses of astrodynamics and precision orbit determination.
ASEN 5210 - Remote Sensing Seminar
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Fall 2022
Covers subjects pertinent to remote sensing of the Earth and space, including oceanography, meteorology, vegetation monitoring, geology, geodesy and space science, with emphasis on techniques for extracting geophysical information from data from airborne and spaceborne platforms. Course requirement for Remote Sensing Certificate. Formerly ASEN 6210.
ASEN 5307 - Engineering Data Analysis Methods
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Gives students broad exposure to a variety of traditional and modern statistical methods for filtering and analyzing data. Topics include estimation methods, principal component analyses and spectral analyses. Introduces these methods and provides practical experience with their use. Students carry out problem assignments.
ASEN 6070 - Satellite Geodesy
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Fall 2019 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2024
Focuses on the measurement of the Earth's gravitational field, rotational characteristics, and shape using Earth and space-based tracking of artificial satellites. Particular emphasis on satellite altimetry and satellite gravity measurements. Recommended prerequisite: ASEN 3200, ASEN 3700, or equivalent or instructor consent required.
COEN 3210 - Climate Change and Engineering
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Explores the fundamentals of climate change science, but from an engineering perspective. After learning the fundamentals, the relationship between climate change and different engineering disciplines will be discussed. Topics covered include geoengineering, renewable energy, sustainable engineering, coastal engineering, building design, etc. Career options and entrepreneurial opportunities will also be discussed.
GEOL 6620 - Earth and Planetary Physics 2
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Fall 2019 / Spring 2021
Covers space and surface geodetic techniques as well as potential theory. Other topics are the definition and geophysical interpretation of the geoid and of surface gravity anomalies; isostasy; post-glacial rebound; and tides and the rotation of the Earth. Same as ASTR 6620 and PHYS 6620.
PHYS 6620 - Earth and Planetary Physics 2
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Spring 2021
Covers space and surface geodetic techniques as well as potential theory. Other topics are the definition and geophysical interpretation of the geoid and of surface gravity anomalies; isostasy; post-glacial rebound; and tides and the rotation of the Earth. Same as GEOL 6620 and ASTR 6620.
