GEOG 497D - Lidar Technology and Applications
Fall 2013, Section 201 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 187066
Important Dates
Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 10/14/2013
First Day of Class: 10/9/2013
End of Class: 12/19/2013
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Course Description
Understanding lidar systems' design, operation, data processing techniques,and product generation to address typical application scenarios faced by thegeospatial professional.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
Geography 497D is an introduction to Light Detection and Ranging (lidar) systems for mapping and GIS applications. This course assumes that students have prior knowledge and experience in mapping and GIS. Students who successfully complete GEOG 497D will be able to apply knowledge about airborne topographic lidar mapping systems, processing of lidar data, and lidar-derived data products to a variety of GIS application scenarios. They will be able to describe methods used to georeference and classify these data using commercially available software tools in order to produce digital terrain models and other GIS-ready data products. Finally, students will each develop a final project of their own design, demonstrating their ability to apply their new skills to a real-world situation of personal or professional interest.
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Material Requirements
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Technical Requirements
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Software Requirements
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