SPA412 Integrated GIS/Remote Sensing (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Spatial Science (SPASC)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject focuses on the integration of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies. It builds on a student's existing knowledge and skills in spatial information, to examine the use of these GIS and remote sensing technologies as they apply to natural resource management problems. A major emphasis will be placed on students completing a case study incorporating the use of remote sensing and GIS.The subject contains a total estimated workload of 150 hours.

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Session 2
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SPA412

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to:

Identify a broad range of real world uses of integrated remote sensing/GIS projects;
Process raster data for merging with GIS data;
Extract information from raster based data using computer-based classification;
Integrate raster data into a GIS for data analysis;
Develop and present a project outline which requires the integration of remote sensing and GIS technologies.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Models of data integration;
Raster image rectification;
Raster image classification;
Data stratification;
Thematic data accuracy assessment;
Data error sources;
GIS analytical techniques;
Map design and production.

Specialised Resources

Students are expected to be able to gain access for a significant amount of the session to an IBM PC or one of its many variants.Students will be supplied with ENVI and ESRI ArcView GIS as well as key data sets to allow the completion of all practical exercises

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