Since this initial shake down period, the receiver has worked reliably for almost one year of continuous operation in the hot, humid weather of central Florida. There have been no failures of the electronic components. Data collection protocol, operational difficulties, and explanations for specific gaps in the data will be presented. Based on computations performed by UF personnel and by others analyzing the IGEX data set, the data have been of acceptable quality. The University of Florida Geomatics Program consists of approximately 40 undergraduate and 25 graduate students.
Students come to the program from many diverse backgrounds.
Many come from the surveying practicing community while others have transferred into geomatics from other campus departments, such as geography, forestry, geology, computer science, or engineering. An increasing number of high school students are choosing studies in geographic information sciences. Student activities give further learning opportunities. Our student chapter carries on the learning process through community service projects, trips to state and national meetings, social events, regular meetings, and invited speakers. Students develop managerial and leadership abilities through these activities.