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GEOG 480
Exploring Imagery and Elevation Data in GIS Applications

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Remote Sensing

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Lesson 1 Introduction
History of Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry
Electromagnetic Radiation
Key Definitions
The Role of Humans
Professional Development

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GEOG 480: Exploring Imagery and Elevation Data in GIS Applications

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Remote Sensing
Lesson 2: Sensors, Platforms, and Georeferencing
Lesson 3: Production of Digital Image Base Maps
Lesson 4: Production of Digital Elevation Models
Lesson 5: Management of Imagery and Elevation Data
Lesson 6: Validation of Imagery and Elevation Data
Lesson 7: Basic Concepts of Image Analysis
Lesson 8: Terrain Modeling and Analysis

Author: Rakesh Malhotra, John A. Dutton e-Education Institute, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University
Penn State Professional Masters Degree in GIS: Winner of the 2009 Sloan Consortium award for Most Outstanding Online Program

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