Abstract
Abstract. ESPACE is an interdisciplinary Master's study programme of Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) positioned at the interface between space technology and the engineering and natural science-based use of satellite data. It combines the technical aspects of the satellite and observation systems with scientific and commercial applications. A core topic beside space engineering and satellite applications engineering is satellite and remote sensing data analysis. This paper explains the background and goals of the Masters's study programme, addresses the target groups and qualification profile, and gives an overview about the specialization fields. The special role of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing is further explained in this context. The structure and embedding of international alliances by a double degree program with Wuhan University is shown.
Highlights
Geodesy and especially Photogrammetry has a long history in research and education at Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Germany (Stilla, 2009)
The Munich region has a unique concentration of expertise in the fields of satellite technology, natural science, remote sensing and navigation distributed among the three universities (Technische Universität München (TUM), LudwigMaximilians-Universität München (LMU) and Universität der Bundeswehr München (UniBw)), research institutes (German Aerospace Center (DLR), German Geodetic Research Institute (DGFI)) and industry
The study programme meets the growing demand for globally available satellite data (e.g., GPS and the upcoming European equivalent Galileo, TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X, Sentinels in the frame of GMES, GOCE, GRACE, Cryosat) For instance, this data is especially interesting for security-relevant applications (e.g., the EU programme INSPIRE (INfrastructure for SPatial InfoRmation in Europe) targeting at reaction to crisis situations), for the fast growing international market in the field of satellite-supported positioning, navigation and logistics, and for issues connected to the impact of global change on the environment and living conditions
Summary
Geodesy and especially Photogrammetry has a long history in research and education at Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Germany (Stilla, 2009). Whilst in the past this term primarily referred to the surveying of land and transport routes, today it covers a whole range of aspects from tunnel surveying, satellite navigation and remote sensing, and even the surveying of other planets. In addition to classic measuring tools, geodesists use information systems, modern satellite technology, digital remote sensing sensors and develop automatic, computerassisted procedures to record, process, analyse and visualise spatial information. Geodetic measuring procedures form an indispensable base for disaster management when recording environmental risks and researching the Earth system (global change) and the planets. Five study programs are running: - Geodesy and Geoinformation (BSc) (in German) - Geodesy and Geoinformation (MSc) (mostly in German) - ESPACE - Earth Oriented Space Science and Technology (MSc) (in Englisch) - Cartography (MSc) (in Englisch) - Land Management and Land Tenure (MSc) (in Englisch). All programs contain lectures on Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing In this paper the education in the international Master’s program ESPACE is focused
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