GEOG 4772 - Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems for Geospatial Applications

1 unit(s)

(Same as ENVR 4772) Introduction to the Unmanned Aerial Systems, such as UAVs and Drones, and data and images collected by UASs from the geospatial perspective.

Satisifies a unit in the Geospatial Application elective in the Geography & Environmental Resources, BS.

Prerequisites: None

Hours: 2

Course Learning Outcomes List

Describe the history of UASs and relevance to geospatial applications (PLO #1);
Evaluate the capabilities and limitations of the UAS-acquired imagery and post-processing systems (PLO #1);
Examine fundamental concepts surrounding operating a UAS such as selecting the right UAS and sensors, managing resulting imagery, selecting the appropriate commercially available processing software, products accuracy assessment, evaluating imagery quality and accuracy (PLO #1 & #3); and, 
Describe the rules and regulations governing operating a UAS in the United States of America (PLO #1).

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