（中 文）激光遥感技术趣探

Teacher

Salvatore Amoruso; Alessia Sannino; Xiaona Zhao(赵晓娜)

First day of classes

2025/6/23

Last day of classes

2025/7/3

Course Credit

1.5

Course Description

Course   Introduction

This is a relaxing and interesting laser remote   sensing science course, which will help you to understand the world again   with the "magic of light". From laser focusing on mobile phones to   satellites mapping glaciers in space, we will explore how lasers are quietly   changing our lives. Without any professional knowledge, you will: use a laser   pen to experience the principle of distance measurement, and see how   scientists use lasers to "measure the height" of Mount Everest;   experience how laser radars reconstruct the eaves and corners of the   Forbidden City through mobile phone AR; understand the science behind the   planetary engine monitoring technology in "The Wandering Earth";   and even know how sweeping robots use lasers to find their way. The course   has no complicated formulas and homework, only amazing science stories and   simple and interesting experiments, which will let you discover: science can   be so fun!

Objective

This general education course, Exploring   Laser Remote Sensing, is designed to demystify laser sensing technology   through engaging, real-world applications—from robot vacuum navigation to   smartphone facial recognition. By examining how we "see the world with   light," the course cultivates scientific literacy, helping students   interpret remote sensing data in news reports and think critically about   technology. Through vivid analogies like "giving Earth a CT scan,"   we aim to spark curiosity: arts students will discover the creativity in   engineering, while STEM students will appreciate the humanistic dimensions of   tech. Ultimately, the course builds a bridge between science and daily life,   equipping learners with a broader perspective and sharper judgment in our   digital age. Understanding laser remote sensing isn’t just about   technology—it’s about gaining a new lens to observe the world.

Assignments (essay or   other forms)

Essay   (write a course reflection)

Text Books and Reading Materials

《激光遥感导论》《看见不可见：激光技术的人文探索》

•National   Geographic (June 2023) ："Laser   Mapping: From Amazon Rainforests to Martian Landscapes" (Chinese   translation available)

• TED Talk: "When Da Vinci Meets LiDAR"   (Subtitled)