Summary:
Are you looking to get up to speed with the basics of remote sensing? This webinar will provide an introduction to remote sensing fundamentals including electromagnetic energy, color theory, spectral pattern analysis, and analog vs. digital imagery. Justification for the use of remote sensing will be discussed along with definitions of important concepts and terms. The webinar will conclude with a brief introduction to Landsat imagery, one of the longest running and most important satellite programs for earth observation.
Presenter:
Russell G. Congalton, PhD, Professor of Remote Sensing & GIS, Dept. of Natural Resources & the Environment, University of New Hampshire, Director, NHView
Dr. Congalton has over 30 years of research and teaching experience in remote sensing, GIS, and other geospatial technologies. His seminal research in spatial data uncertainty, accuracy assessment, and validation of geospatial data is internationally known and recognized. Currently, he is the director of New Hampshire View – a part of the America View Consortium dedicated to promoting the use of remote sensing and other geospatial technologies throughout the US.
Sponsors:
This webinar is brought to you by eXtension Map@Syst, NHView, NH Space Grant Consortium, UNH Cooperative Extension and the Vermont Center for Geographic Information.
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