Applied Remote Sensing Degree Track

Atmospheric Modeling Atmospheric Modeling
Master of Professional Science

The routine use of remote sensing techniques has become an indispensable element of many activities in our modern world. A huge variety of sensors on satellites, airplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles (“drones”), and other platforms provide data for a variety of applications on a regular basis. From disaster response after hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and oil spills to monitoring ship traffic and floating sea ice, remote sensing technology enables us to acquire high-resolution satellite images of most areas in the world and to obtain near-real-time measurements of sea surface temperatures, currents, wave heights, wind speeds, atmospheric temperature profiles, clouds, aerosols, and more.

The MPS track “Applied Remote Sensing” offered by the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Remote Sensing (CSTARS) is tailored to the needs of students who seek to gain theoretical knowledge and practical, real-world experiences geared towards a successful career in the field of remote sensing in both public and private sectors. This track is also appropriate for those already in the workforce who require additional training or are looking to expand upon their knowledge and skills. UM / Rosenstiel School / CSTARS is one of the leading remote sensing institutions in the U.S., with direct access to data from many satellites and excellent connections to data users (and potential employers of the students) and partner institutions all over the world.

Students entering this track need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Geosciences, or Engineering or an equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education. See Program Requirements for more details.

Applied Remote Sensing (ARS)

The MPS in “Applied Remote Sensing” offered by the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Remote Sensing (CSTARS) is tailored to the needs of students who seek to gain theoretical knowledge and practical, real-world experiences geared towards a successful career in the field of remote sensing in both public and private sectors. This program is also appropriate for those already in the workforce who require additional training or are looking to expand upon their knowledge and skills.

Program Requirements


Dr. Roland Romeiser

Applied Remote Sensing Track

rromeiser@earth.miami.edu

(305) 421-4645
Roland Romeiser is a Professor in the Ocean Sciences department at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. He is working in the field of ocean remote sensing by radar, with emphasis on the interpretation of images from conventional and interferometric synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems on satellites with regard to signatures of ocean currents, waves, and atmospheric features over the ocean...

Plan Of Study Grid

Fall Course Title Credit Hours
EVR 660 & 661 Introduction to Marine Geographic Information Systems and Introduction to Marine Geographic Information Systems - Laboratory * 3
OCE 603 Physical Oceanography * 3
OCE 608 Introduction to Ocean Systems Engineering * 3
RSM 612 Statistics for Marine Scientists * 3
RSM 700 Research Ethics 0
Credit Hours 12
Spring Course Title Credit Hours
OCE 606 Introduction to Ocean Remote Sensing 3
OCE 707 Advanced Ocean Remote Sensing 3
OCE 637 Natural Hazards: Atmosphere and Ocean * 3
OCE 676 Wave Propagation in the Ocean Environment * 3
Credit Hours 12
Summer Course Title Credit Hours
OCE 805 MPS Internship 1 2-6
Credit Hours 6
Total Credit Hours 30

*  or other approved Elective

1  Enrollment in 2 - 6 internship credits required during a student's time in MPS. Completion of less than 2 internship credits must be approved by MPS Director. Students may enroll in more than 6 internship credits with the approval of the Program Director. Typically 2 semesters are needed to complete all aspects of the internship phase of MPS.

Elective Options

Students may request elective courses with the consent of their Academic Advisor. Refer to the course schedules for a list of classes available on the Rosenstiel School campus. The course offerings may vary from semester to semester. For more details, visit the UM Academic Bulletin.

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