GIS 420 - Remote Sensing & Image Analysis

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University of Maine at Machias

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Description:

This course introduces remote sensing technologies used in mapping, with an emphasis on satellite imagery. Using industry standard software and imagery, students learn basic image analysis for oceanographic modeling, land cover change detection, climate analysis and similar applications. The course combines lecture, discussion and mapping exercises which cover the remote sensing technologies and image formats, the physics of light and optics, potential sources of error, analytical methods and applications of remote sensing in a variety of fields. The semester culminates in a final project. Prerequisites: GIS 230 and GIS 330, or permission of instructor. 4 Cr

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 255-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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