IMAGING IN THE GEOSCIENCES

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IMAGING IN THE GEOSCIENCES
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IMAGING IN THE GEOSCIENCES

• AIMS
• SYLLABUS
• LECTURE PLAN
• ASSESMENT

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Department of GeomaticsImaging in the
Geosciences

• AIMS
• To demonstrate the way in which the principles
  and techniques of image interpretation are
  applied across the range of Earth Science
  disciplines and to introduce the basic techniques
  of photogrammetry

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Department of GeomaticsImaging in the Geosciences

• SYLLABUS
• Part B
• History
• The use of both airborne and spaceborne imaging
  across the geosciences.
• Specialist geoscience and land use interpretation
  techniques.
• A discussion of planetary exploration will be
  used to illustrate imaging principles.

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Department of Geomatics Imaging in the
Geosciences

• LECTURE PLAN - Part B
• Week 6
• Introduction to the course.
• History of Air photography
• Week 7
• Principles of Photo Interpretation
• Week 8
• Exploration of the Moon

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Department of GeomaticsImaging in the Geosciences

• LECTURE PLAN - Part B
• Week 9
• Environmental Interpretation/Introduction to Mars
  Prac
• Week 10
• Exploration of Mars
• Week 11
• Geological Mapping
• Week 12
• Summary and conclusion

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Department of GeomaticsImaging in the Geosciences

• PRACTICAL PLAN - Part B
• Week 6 none
• Weeks 7- 8 - Photo Reading Exercise (5)
• Weeks 9 -12 - Mars Terrain Mapping Exercise (15)
  

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Department of GeomaticsImaging in the Geosciences

• ASSESMENT
• Three Hour Exam 60
• Practical Exercises 40

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Department of GeomaticsImaging in the Geosciences

• PRACTICAL EXERCISES
• Part B - 20
• Air photo reading exercise 5
• Mars Terrain Unit Mapping exercise 15

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