Welcome to the Remote Sensing course with Google Earth Engine. You'll learn how to see Earth from space and how to work with digital images. This course brings together technology and human insight to help us better understand our planet.
What You Will Learn
- Basics of digital image processing and how sensors collect data.
- Working with Google Earth Engine to access and analyze satellite data.
- Methods for classifying land, water, and vegetation in images.
- Real-world case studies such as health, water, and land applications.
Get Ready
Please review the course schedule on the home page. The full syllabus will be posted on the course site and Canvas.
If you don't already have one, sign up for a Google Earth Engine account at earthengine.google.com/signup. Approval can take a few days.
About This Textbook
This course textbook has been designed to be an educationally accessible introduction to remote sensing using Google Earth Engine. Many of the materials in this textbook have been adapted and simplified to make remote sensing concepts more approachable for students who are not familiar with remote sensing or programming.
The goal is to provide you with a solid foundation in remote sensing fundamentals, practical skills in Google Earth Engine, and hands-on experience analyzing real-world environmental data—all presented in a way that is accessible and engaging.
Continue Your Learning Journey
Upon completing this textbook, you are warmly invited to continue your learning with more advanced resources. We especially recommend Cloud-Based Remote Sensing with Google Earth Engine: Fundamentals and Applications, a comprehensive free textbook created by over 100 contributors from around the world.
About the EEFA Book
The EEFA Book offers:
- 31 Fundamental Labs: Taking you from novice to advanced Earth Engine user
- 24 Application Chapters: Showcasing real-world uses across diverse fields
- Independent Chapters: Jump to any section that interests you
This resource represents the cutting edge of Earth Engine education and is perfect for deepening your expertise after mastering the fundamentals in this course.
Think of this course as your welcoming introduction to remote sensing, and the EEFA Book as your next step toward becoming an expert practitioner. Together, these resources provide a complete pathway from beginner to advanced remote sensing analyst.