Processing and interpretation of satellite images in meteorology Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Processing and interpretation of satellite images in meteorology
Module code: W2-GF-S2-611
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module allows you to learn about satellite methods of obtaining weather and climate data and their analysis using GIS. The student acquires specialist skills in operating selected software in the field of conducting spatial analyses of climate elements and selecting appropriate spatial analysis methods based on specialist knowledge of the relationship between the environment and climate.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
uses GIS techniques, including statistical methods and IT tools in climate research [W2-GF-S2-611 _1]
 KGG2_U01 [3/5]
the student has in-depth knowledge of modern meteorological satellite systems, methods of their imaging and application of their results in the analysis of weather conditions and their forecasting [W2-GF-S2-611 _2]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5] KGG2_W03 [2/5]
it can use specialist software to process satellite data in individual spectral channels and create RGB colour compositions for various weather elements [W2-GF-S2-611 _3]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5]
the student is able to correctly perform photointerpretation of meteorological satellite images in terms of the occurrence of various meteorological phenomena in the atmosphere and at the Earth's surface [W2-GF-S2-611 _4]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-611 _fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-611 _2
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-611 _fs_2] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-611 _1 W2-GF-S2-611 _3 W2-GF-S2-611 _4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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