Geographic Information Systems for Remote Sensing
RMS6220 / 3 q.h.
Formerly RS 3120.
Explores geographic information systems (GIS) technology for remote sensing (RS) applications with respect to how GIS offers a rich source of computational alternatives for data extraction and analysis. The fields of GIS and RS have expanded considerably over the past decade, and the world has become richer in digital geographic information. Topics and techniques covered include spatial data collection, data accuracy, cartographic principles, spatial data analysis and visualization, digital elevation models, and class maps. Offers students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a leading commercial GIS software package.Prereq. RMS 6110 (which may be taken concurrently).
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