Remote Sensing Essentials: 5 PDH

$30.00

In this course the student will understand the theory and practice of remote sensing and image processing. Remote sensing is valuable tool for engineers and surveyors as it provides a cost-effective means of surveying, monitoring, and mapping objects at or near the surface of the Earth.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Explain remote sensing and its applications
    • Discuss the basic components of remote sensing
    • Discuss the history and future of remote sensing
    • Understand three-dimensional (3d) data acquisition
    • Describe elements of processing geospatial data
    • Explain image enhancements
    • Explain Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

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