GEOG 663 - Unmanned Aerial Systems for Remote Sensing and Spatial Data Acquisition

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 660
Description: Exposes students to the concepts and techniques involved in the implementation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for the collection of remote sensing and spatial data acquisition. Emphasizes student acquisition of the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake manual and automated UAS flights for spatial data acquisition, such as: fundemental photogrammertry concepts, UAS mission planning, GPS/GNSS ground control, UAS airborne navigation, and processing of UAS-collected data into data deliverables. Students will be required to manage and administer UAS flight missions, including: flight plans, crew management, risk minimization, logistics, data acquisition, and data processing for specific applications, demonstrating the ability to integrate UAS-acuired data into various geodetic reference systems.