BENG 4133 - Digital Remote Sensing and GIS

Institution:

University of Arkansas

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Description:

Basic digital image processing techniques and geo-spatial analysis applied to monitoring of natural processes and resources. Course topics include introduction to electromagnetic radiation, concept of color, remote sensing systems, and light attenuation by atmosphere, objects and sensors. Advanced topics include data models, spectral transforms, spatial transforms, correction and calibration, geo-rectification, and image classification with hyperspectral and multi-spectral images acquired with aerial and satellite sensors. Raster GIS is integrated into the course throughout the semester. Will use software such as ENVI, ArcGIS and ArcView. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.uark.edu

Phone Number:

(479) 575-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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