The overall goal of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts of geo-spatial analysis and provide an understanding of spatial technologies and how they can be applied.
Having completed this course, the student should be able to:
Describe the basics of Earth observation and how satellite systems and GPS work to define position on Earth.
Explain the electromagnetic spectrum, radiation fundamentals, spectral signatures and how these concepts can be applied in the world of remote sensing and forestry.
Discuss the different kinds of resolutions and orbits, and be able to analyze the trade-offs and relationships that exist when considering different sensors.
Analyze different kinds of raster and vector data and apply this to measuring environmental change over time.
Visualize point clouds and apply LiDAR data to analyze forest structure and terrain models.
Evaluate challenges and limitations of geo-spatial analysis and where the future of Earth observation is headed.