Geographical information systems applied to digitize remotely sensed and other data, for the purpose of Earth resources analysis. Research in remote sensing, using advanced techniques applied to a field study such as land use, vegetation, climatology, agriculture, or environmental problems. Research activities are accompanied by presentations on advanced remote sensing topics. Applications- 3 hrs. Research is conducted in remote sensing as applied to environmental geology, geomorphology, hydrology, oceanology, petroleum geology, and structural geology.
Students also criticallyy review recent articles in geologic applications of remote sensing.
Fundamentals of map design, map interpretation, and map analysis. Aerial photos, Earth resources satellite images, and weather satellite images are used to gain insight into important physical, economic, and cultural features. An overview of basic principles of geographic information systems and practical experience in employing these systems. Nature and interpretation of aerial photographs, radar, and satellite images as related to Earth resources analysis. Photogrammetry, digital image interpretation, and GIS approaches are presented.