Spatial Data Capture and Image Interpretation

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UNE unit code: GISC331

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Precisely located, quality field data and synoptic assessment of the landscape over broad areas are complementary skills critical to all geographical, earth and environmental sciences.

In this unit, you will gain a deep and work-ready knowledge of GPS and digital data capture, and knowledge of the ever-expanding range of both airborne and satellite imaging systems along with the interpretation skills of their outputs.

Future proof your career as you learn how to research, critically analyse and effectively communicate the results of field data capture or image interpretation.

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Teaching period	Mode/location
Trimester 1	Online

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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites

24 cps or candidature in a postgraduate award

Restrictions

NR331, NR531

Notes

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Unit coordinator(s)

Bradley Evans

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of digital field data capture using global positioning systems;
discuss and demonstrate the application of theoretical knowledge and technical skills in digital image interpretation to solve real world problems;
analyse and apply a multi-disciplinary approach to solve complex problems using remote sensing data; and
demonstrate the ability to research, synthesise, critically analyse, organise and communicate results of field data capture or image interpretation.

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

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An Introduction to GNSS

ISBN: 9780981375403

Hexagon - NovAtel, NovAtel Inc. 2nd 2015

Note: This eBook introduces the concepts, theory and application of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), at provides both introductory and in-depth level. GNSS is a rapidly-evolving area of geomatic engineering and is a valuable reference to anyone using digital location technology to support field work and landscape analysis

Text refers to: All offerings

Introduction to Remote Sensing

ISBN: 9781462549405

James B. Campbell, Randolph H. Wynne, and Valerie A. Thomas, Guilford Press 6th ed. 2022

Note: The book introduces the fundamentals of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting remotely sensed images

Text refers to: All offerings

Earth Observation: Data, Processing and Applications. Volume 1B: Data—Image Interpretation.

ISBN: 97809943019

Harrison, B.A., Jupp, D.L.B., Lewis, M.M., Forster, B.C., Coppa, I., Mueller, N., Hudson, D., Phinn, S., Smith, C., Anstee, J., Grant, I., Dekker, A.G., Ong, C., and Lau, I., Australia and New Zealand CRC for Spatial Information 2nd (Revised 2018) 2017

Note: Earth Observation: Data, Processing and Applications. Volume 1B: Data—Image Interpretation. This text, Earth Observation: Data, Processing and Applications, is an Australian Earth Observation (EO) community undertaking, which has been jointly sponsored by the Cooperative Research Centre for Spatial Information (CRCSI), the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Geoscience Australia (GA) and the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre (BNHCRC). This publication describes EO data, processing and applications in an Australian context, and includes a wide range of local case studies. This volume outlines the basics of EO in terms of energy sources, data acquisition, sampling characteristics, and image availability. Discussion focuses on the scientific foundations of EO. This volume also considers the interactions of electromagnetic radiation with various targets and media, as relevant to understanding optical, thermal, passive microwave and radar imagery. Volume 1 comprises three sub-volumes: • 1A—Basics and Acquisition • 1B—Image Interpretation • X—Appendices

Text refers to: All offerings

Earth Observation: Data, Processing and Applications. Volume 1A: Data—Basics and Acquisition.

ISBN: 97809943019

Harrison, B.A., Jupp, D.L.B., Lewis, M.M., Forster, B.C., Mueller, N., Phinn, S., Coppa, I., Hudson, D., Smith, C., Grant, I., Anstee, J., Dekker, A.G., Ong, C., and Lau, I.), Australia and New Zealand CRC for Spatial Information 2nd (Revised 2018) 2017

Note: This text, Earth Observation: Data, Processing and Applications, is an Australian Earth Observation (EO) community undertaking, which has been jointly sponsored by the Cooperative Research Centre for Spatial Information (CRCSI), the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Geoscience Australia (GA) and the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre (BNHCRC). This publication describes EO data, processing and applications in an Australian context, and includes a wide range of local case studies. This volume outlines the basics of EO in terms of energy sources, data acquisition, sampling characteristics, and image availability. Discussion focuses on the scientific foundations of EO. This volume also considers the interactions of electromagnetic radiation with various targets and media, as relevant to understanding optical, thermal, passive microwave and radar imagery. Volume 1 comprises three sub-volumes: • 1A—Basics and Acquisition • 1B—Image Interpretation • X—Appendices

Text refers to: All offerings

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Spatial Data Capture and Image Interpretation (GISC331)

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Learning outcomes