Program Overview

Master in Earth and Planet Sciences, Environment: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

The Master in Earth and Planet Sciences, Environment: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing is a two-year, full-time program offered at the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP), Paris, France.

Language of Instruction and Length of Study

• The program is taught in French and English.
• The length of study is 2 years, full-time.

Course Location and Degrees Awarded

• The course location is Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP), Paris, France.
• The degree awarded is Master in Earth and Planet Sciences, Environment – Fundamentals of Remote Sensing.

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in geosciences, physics, mathematics is required.
• Students can apply directly for the 2nd year provided that they graduated from a 1st year of Master in geosciences, physics, mathematics or 2nd year of engineering school.

Language Pre-requisites

• A good level in English, minimum B2, ideally C1, is required.

Course Overview

The Master in Earth and Planet Sciences, Environment: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing trains high-level specialists in Earth and planetary remote sensing from drone to satellite. This program, proposed in partnership with Sorbonne Université and several Grandes Ecoles of the Paris region in the second year, trains physicists specialized in remote sensing. It covers the entire data production chain (orbitography, wave propagation, radiative transfer, data and image processing, physical modelling, and applications). The program allows students to pursue a PhD thesis in Geophysics, Environmental Science, Planetary Science, or Applied Science. It also provides opportunities for students to work directly in technology companies in the space and telecommunication sector.

Skills and Competencies Developed

• Electromagnetism, radiometry, radiative transfer, orbitography
• Data and image processing, numerical modelling
• Applications of remote sensing (geophysics, natural hazards, terrestrial ecosystems, natural resources, exploration of the solar system, etc.)
• Space law

Program Structure

The 1st year is a common path with the 1st year of Master in Geophysics. The 2nd year allows students to further focus on the fundamentals of remote sensing and is organized jointly with the training MOCES (Meteorology, Oceanography, Climate, Engineering for Space Observation) of Sorbonne University.