GPS / GIS & Photogrammetry Online Jeff Thurston Department of Renewable Resources University of Alberta Edmonton, Canada T6G 2H1 “Connecting Albertans”: URISA Alberta Conference 1999

What we are doing? theory and applications of surveying theory and applications of GPS theory and application of photogrammetry (aerial imaging) Theory and application of geographic information systems (GIS)

Where are we doing this?  undergraduate forestry program  Environmental Resource Management Program, Extension  GPS / GIS Online International (Fall 1999)

Course Content Lecture #1 Survey measurements / definitions Lecture #2 Coordinates, distances, traverses Lecture #3 Differential levelling Lecture #4 Traverse and angle definitions Lecture #5 Measurements, error of closure Lecture #6 Closure, bearings Lecture #7Topography, rasters, vectors Lecture #8 Mapping, topology, spatial entities Lecture #9 Introduction to GPS Lecture #10 Status, constellations, DGPS Lecture #11 Base stations, data, featuring Lecture #12 GPS / GIS data capture Lecture #13 Movie: GPS Lecture #14 Remote Sensing Lecture #15 Intro to aerial photogrammetry Lecture #16 EXAM (surveying/GPS) Lecture #17 Photo scales Lecture #18 Base/height ratios, displacement Lecture #19 Stereoscopy, parallax, areas Lecture #20 Mosaics, orthophotos, spectrum Lecture #21 Forest classification Lecture #22 Photo interpretation Lecture #23 Interpretation, stands, keys Lecture #24 Photogrammetry, lasers, orthos Lecture #25 Integration of technologies Lecture #26 Climate & meteorological technologies

Online Course Menu

Integration Online GPS SV Data GIS Maps Aerial Photos Course Notes Laser Ultra - Sonics Grades JAVA Total Stations New Technology

Interaction Online GPS SV Data GIS Maps Aerial Photos Course Notes Laser Ultra - Sonics Grades JAVA Total Stations New Technologies

Other Applications  agricultural land management  cropping systems rotation  precision farming  hydrological delineation  buffer distancing  soil fertility  utilities and corridors  economic inputs / outputs  transportation Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics

Our Approach  allows students anywhere access to GPS / GIS and photogrammetry theory  recognizes and understands the importance of integrated technologies (real applications)  capitalizes upon open architectures (efficiency)  recognizes educational materials developed on high speed networks are delivered on low speed dialups (access)

Where are we going?  increased use of JAVA  developing databases of interactive “scenarios”  online visualization & modeling  use of real-time data and live applications  remote location real-time labs  online stereoscopy  multi - language GPS/GIS/photogrammetry modules

The Future / Needs  increased education and training in multiple and integrated technology applications and use  use and development of interactive technologies for delivery anywhere and anytime  innovative and unique partnerships between industry, government and institutions to acquire technologies, develop, and distribute educational materials  research and development to meet new applications and emerging new “geo-technologies”.

Further Information Contact: Servers: GPS / GIS ualberta.ca GPS GPS Working Group / JAVA Online Course Development (GPS/GIS)

Acknowledgement: Mike Abley -Department of Renewable Resources Ken Crossman - Department of Computing and Network Services Linda Janzen - Department of Renewable Resources Susan Stein - Department of Computing and Network Services Norris Weimer -Department of Computing and Network Services