Process SAR & Multispectral is a short course for learners who want to move beyond viewing satellite imagery and begin producing structured geospatial analysis. Designed for those with basic familiarity with maps and raster imagery, the course introduces practical techniques for interpreting and analyzing satellite data in a disaster-response scenario: estimating flood extent after a major storm.

You will first work with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), learning why it is essential when clouds block optical imagery and how speckle filtering can improve interpretability while introducing analytical trade-offs. The course then transitions to multispectral imagery, where you explore change detection across time to identify areas where surface conditions may have shifted after the storm. Finally, you will evaluate whether your results are reliable enough to share by interpreting simple accuracy metrics and identifying limitations in your analysis. Through guided videos, applied exercises, and scenario-based assessments, you will build both technical understanding and analytical judgment—preparing you for more advanced geospatial analysis workflows.