Course Overview
Students will collect field data using a combination of electronic field survey and GIS grade GPS equipment, and record and map the data in the field using data loggers and related software. Data will be collected in various vegetation and terrain conditions so students have experience in determining which combination of field equipment is most suitable for different field conditions. The course will also include instruction on the necessary planning steps and preparation of equipment before going out in the field, and the manual information that should be recorded to supplement digital field data, and act as a backup for equipment failure.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Connect and synchronize digital field equipment to a data logger and laptop computer .
- Transfer maps, orthophotos, and important files from a computer to data loggers.
- Collect and analyze field data using frequently used software in industry.
- Describe the common types digital field equipment, and what data they collect.
- Prepare field equipment in the lab for field use.
- Analyze maps and aerial photographs to assess field environments.
- Select the most appropriate combination of equipment for collecting data for the environmental conditions.
- Determine the best times for collecting data using GPS planning software.
- Collect point and line GPS data.
- Post-process GPS data.
- Integrate digital field data into digital mapping, GIS, and database management programs.
- Apply appropriate methods for backing up digitally collected data.
Effective as of Winter 2010
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