Master of Technology in Remote Sensing is a Post Graduate level course in engineering. The candidate can complete the regular course with in two years. Remote sensing refers to the method of information transmission with the help of electro magnetic radiation.  The course study helps the candidate to gain knowledge on active and passive remote sensing activities. They are exposed to the various sophisticated techniques used in sensing of electro magnetic radiations emitted from objects. Such information generated can be used for various dedicated purposes. The course study helps the candidate to gain knowledge on Geographic Information Systems and GPS technology.

Advantages or benefits of Master of Technology in Remote Sensing

The course study offers a lot of benefits in disaster management activities and in space sensing. The candidate can gain theoretical and practical skills in dealing with various technological aspects in remote sensing. The course study acts as the base for higher education programs like Phd (in related area). The most important attraction of the course is that it helps the candidate to get in to high designated jobs with lucrative salary packages.

Eligibility required for Master of Technology in Remote Sensing

The candidates who have completed their B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch degree from any of the reputed educational institution are eligible to apply for the course. Those who possess Masters Degree in Remote Sensing or in any stream of Science/Earth Science can seek admission to the course. Apart from this the candidate should pass the entrance exam meant for M.Tech courses. Admission process is carried out on the basis of the marks obtained in entrance test carried out nationally or by the concerned University/College that offers the course.

Admission Procedure of Master of Technology in Remote Sensing

Those with adequate educational qualifications and valid score in entrance test can apply to the course. Notification on course details can be gathered from the official portal of the University/College that offers the course. The candidate should correctly fill the applications forms once it is obtained. Guidelines regarding application form filling will be provided along with the notification. The candidates should go through the details before start filling up the application. Once the application form is filled up correctly, it must be submitted to the notified address with relevant documents.

Entrance Exams for Master of Technology in Remote Sensing

• Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) Dehradun M.Tech Entrance Exam
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
• Banasthali University M.Tech Entrance Test
• Post-Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (PGECET)

Colleges offering Master of Technology in Remote Sensing

• Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) Dehradun
• Adhiyamaan College of Engineering
• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University ( JNTU ) Hyderabad
• Anna University of Technology Coimbatore
• Anna University of Technology Mudurai
• Aryabhatta Knowledge University
• PSNA College of Engineering and Technology
• Anna University of Technology Tiruchirapalli
• A.P. University Hyderabad
• Maharshi Dayanand Saraswathy University
• Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agricultural Technology and Sciences
• Sri Venketeswara University

Course Curriculum of Master of Technology in Remote Sensing

Semester-I

• Probability and Statistical Methods
• Principles of Remote Sensing
• Photogrammetry
• Cartography
• Geographic Information System
• Practical
• GIS Lab
• Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Lab

Semester- II

• Digital Image Processing
• Electronic Surveying
• Geographic Information System Applications
• Elective I
• Elective II
• Elective III
• Practical
• Image Processing Lab
• Seminar

Semester-III

• Digital Cadastre and Land Management System
• Elective IV
• Elective V
• Practical
• Practical Training
• Project Work Phase I

Semester-IV

• Practical
• Project Work Phase II
• Electives for M.Tech (Remote Sensing)
• Microwave Remote Sensing
• Close Range Photogrammetry
• Air Borne Laser Terrain Mapping (ALTM)
• Automated Cartography
• Space Geodesy
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Hydrology and Water Resources
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Earth Sciences
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Agriculture and Forestry
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Engineering
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Ocean Engineering and Coastal Zone  Management
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Urban Planning and Management
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Disaster Mitigation and Management
• Satellite Payloads and Communication system
• Advanced Soft Computing
• Digital Photogrammetry
• Decision Support System

Text Books on Master of Technology in Remote Sensing

• Statistics by S.P. Gupta
• Statistical theory and methods by SANCHETIC and Kapoor
• Statistics by S.C.Gupta
• Fundamentals of data structures by Horowitz F and Sahani S
• Modern Operating Systems by Andres S Tanenbanm
• Fundamentals of computers by V. Rajaraman
• Aerial photographic interpretation, by Lueder, D.R
• Elements of Photogrammetry, Paul R. Wolf, McGraw-Hill, 2000
• Remote sensing and Image interpretation by Lillesand and Keifer
• Manual of Photogrammetry, by McGlone, C., Edward, M. and Bethel,
• Digital Elevation Model Technologies and Applications: The DEM user Manual, by David F. Maune (ed)
• Structural Geology by Billings, M
• Earth History & Plate Tectonics by Carl K. Seyfert, Leslie A. Sirkin
• Geology of India & Burma by M.S. Krishna
• General Climatology by H.J. Critchfield
• Physical Geology by Arthur Holmes
• Physical Geography by Stahler
• Remote Sensing Principles and Interpretation by Floyd, F. Sabins
• Remote Sensing and Image interpretation by Illesand and Kiefere
• Remote Sensing: The quantitative approach, by P.H. Swain and S.M. Davis
• Introductory Digital Image Processing: A remote sensing perspective, by John R. Jensen,
• Imaging Radar for Resource Survey: Remote Sensing Applications by W Travelt
• Introductory digital image processing - A Remote sensing perspective, by John RJenson,
• Elements of parallel computing by Raja Raman V
• Morphological Methods in Image and Signal processing by Charles R. Giardina and Edward R., Doloughenly
• Computer Processing of Remote Sensed Images, by Paul M. Mather, John Wiley & Soins,
• Digital Picture Processing by Rosenfeld A. and A.C. Kak
• Digital Image Processing by Pratt W.K
• Parallel processing for super computers and artificial intelligence by Kalhwang and Douglas Degroot
• Digital Image Processing by Rafael C. Gonzalez, Richard E. Woods
• Principles of Geographical Information System for Land Resource Assessment, by P.A Burrough Geographic Information Systems, by T.R. Smith & Piqent
• Principles of data base systems, by J.D. Ullman

Job and Career Opportunities after Master of Technology in Remote Sensing

Remote sensing can find application in the areas of forestry, soil, agriculture, disaster management, geology, water, ocean etc. The candidates who have completed their technical degree in remote sensing can find rewarding jobs with ample career growth. The candidate can work in space research centers operating under the supervision of state government or central government. The candidate can find various job vacancies in academics and in private sector organizations. The different job profiles where the candidate can perform are mentioned below.

• Scientist
• Junior Scientist
• Project Coordinator
• Project Scientist
• Scientific / Technical Assistant
• GIS Programmer
• Research Scholar
• Research Associate
• Senior Research Fellow
• Employing Organizations
• Space Application Center (SAC), Ahmedabad
• National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA), Balanagar, Hyderabad
• North East Space Application Center, (NESAC), Shillong
• Regional Remote Sensing Application Center (RRSAC), Kharagpur
• ISRO, Bangalore
• Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
• Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR)

Remuneration after Master of Technology in Remote Sensing

The professionals undertaking remote sensing applications can expect good salary packages. The initial level salary package may fall in the range of Rs.18000/- to Rs. 30,000/- per month. By gaining one year experience in the job the candidate can demand up to Rs. 40,000/- per month. This may vary slightly with the designation and the nature of the job.