Postgraduate Program in UAV Systems & Geospatial Applications (PGP-UAVGA)
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
| Component | Details |
|---|
| Mode | Online | Instructor-led + Practical Assignments + Case Studies + Project |
| Certification | Jointly by AICRA, NADDSO, NIRA |
| Eligibility | Graduates in engineering, geography, environmental science, planning, or related fields |
| Duration | 1Yr / 40 Weeks / 220hrs |
PROGRAM FEE STRUCTURE
| Program | Fee |
|---|
| Full Course Fee | Rs.1,55,000 |
| 1st EMI | Rs. 50,000 |
| 2nd EMI | Rs. 35,000 |
| 3rd EMI | Rs. 35,000 |
| 4th EMI | Rs. 35,000 |
Certification Program - Space
- Introduction to UAVs: Types, Components & Applications
- Overview of Geospatial Technologies: GIS, Remote Sensing & Cartography
- History and evolution of geospatial data
- Raster, Vector, and Non-Spatial Data
- Georeferencing and Ground Control Points
- Coordinate Systems, Datum, UTM, WGS84
- Map Scales and Projections
- Cartographic Design Elements
- CThematic Mapping
- Topographic Maps
- Map Accuracy and Standards
- UAV Mission Planning & Flight Path Design
- Aerial Surveying Techniques
- GNSS, RTK/PPK Integration
- Data Collection and Quality Control
- GIS Workflows and Analysis
- Spatial Data Models (TIN, Grid, Networks)
- Buffer, Overlay, and Interpolation Techniques
- Real-world GIS Case Studies
- Electromagnetic Spectrum and Satellite Sensors
- Types of Imagery: Panchromatic, Multispectral, Hyperspectral
- Image Acquisition Platforms: UAV, Satellite, Aerial
- Image Pre-processing (Radiometric, Geometric Correction)
- Manual vs Automated Classification
- Supervised & Unsupervised Classification
- Vegetation Indices, NDVI
- Accuracy Assessment & Ground Truthing
- QGIS Hands-on:
- ◦ GCPs, Geocoding, Raster/Vector Editing
- ◦ Creating & Editing Shapefiles
- ArcGIS Hands-on:
- ◦ Digitization, Topology, Analysis Tools
- ◦ Geodatabases, Feature Classes
- Orthomosaic Generation
- Digital Surface Models (DSM), DEM, DTM
- Point Cloud Classification
- Drone-based 3D Reconstruction Techniques
- Terrain Modeling
- Hydrological Modeling
- Urban Expansion & Land Use Change Analysis
- Multi-criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)
- Basics of WebGIS Architecture
- ◦Tools: Leaflet, Mapbox, OpenLayers
- ◦ Building Interactive Maps
- ◦Publishing Geospatial Data on Web Platforms
- Project on Real-world Geospatial Application
- Domain Options: Agriculture, Disaster Management, Infrastructure, Urban Planning, etc.
- Project Presentation & Evaluation
- Viva + Final Assessment
