1. ASPRS UAS Mapping Certification Webinar
August 21, 2017

2. Presenters
Eric Andelin Karen Schuckman Jesse Winch All questions related to certification should go to Questions can be entered in the questions box to the right Technical problems, please send to the chat box

3. Agenda Certifications and Accreditation Application process
UAS Mapping Certification
Qualifications
Content/Types of questions
Technical symposium
Questions

4. Certification and Accreditation
“the action or process of providing someone or something with an official document attesting to a status or level of achievement.” ASPRS offers accredited certifications in multiple geospatial disciplines. Certification does not trump licensure. Our certifications attest to ones ability, experience and understanding of specific geospatial skillset (ex: photogrammetry) not as a subset of surveying which is some states may require licensure, but as a specialized practice.

5. Certifications Offered
ASPRS offers 5 certification subject areas
Photogrammetry
Remote Sensing
GIS
LiDAR
UAS
Accreditation
Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB)
Recertification is required every 4 years
No test required for recertification

6. Certifications Levels
ASPRS offers 3 levels of certification
Professional / Scientist
6 years of relevant experience
Technologist
3 years of relevant experience
Intern
Relevant university level course work
Advisor recommendation

7. Application Process Submit application form with fee
Request references
Committee review
Sit for exam
Exams administered by individual proctors
Scheduled by mutual convenience at an agreed upon location

8. UAS Mapping Certification

9. Certified Mapping Technologist UAS Certified Mapping Scientist UAS
Qualifications
Certified Mapping Technologist UAS
Certified Mapping Scientist UAS
4 references
3 years relevant experience
Application form (ASPRS Members $150 Non Members $275)
Pass exam
4 references
6 years relevant experience
Application form (ASPRS Members $150 Non Members $275)
Pass exam
Allowed one reference book of choice
No electronic devices

10. Certified Mapping Technologist UAS Certified Mapping Scientist UAS
About the Exams
Certified Mapping Technologist UAS
Certified Mapping Scientist UAS
50 Multiple Choice Questions
25% UAS Mapping Specific
75% Fundamental Geospatial Concepts
Time Limit 2 hours
100 Multiple Choice Questions
25% UAS Mapping Specific
75% Fundamental Geospatial Concepts
Time Limit 4 hours
Allowed one reference book of choice
No electronic devices

11. Reference Material
Textbook 1: Introduction to the Unmanned Aircraft Systems, edited by Richard K. Barnhart, Stephen B. Hottman, Douglas M. Marshall J.D., Eric Shappee. Textbook 2: Introduction to UAV Systems (Aerospace Series) 4th edition, By Paul G. Fahlstrom, Thomas J. Gleason. 2012, Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated The standard texts that we recommend are: Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation - 7th edition, Lillesand and Kiefer 2015 • Elements of Photogrammetry 4th edition: With Applications in GIS, Wolf, Dewitt and Wilkerson, 2014 • Manual of Photogrammetry, 6th edition, J. Chris McGlone, editor, ASPRS, 2013 Manual of Geographic Information Systems, Marguerite Madden, editor, ASPRS, 2009 Manual of Airborne Topographic Lidar, Michael S. Renslow, editor, ASPRS, 2015 Glossary of Mapping Sciences, Stephen DeLoach, editor, ASPRS, 1994 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and Airphoto Interpretation, Avery & Berlin, 5th edition, 1992

12. Take the Exam
Wednesday October 25th

13. Be Among the First to Become Certified
ASPRS will proctor the first exam at the commercial UAV Expo in October
Applications along with application fee must be submitted by September 15th
Applicants will be notified of approval by October 1st
Exam date will be Wednesday October 25th

14. UAS Technical Symposium

15. Technical Symposium
For people interested in producing mapping quality deliverables
Helpful for the ASPRS UAS Mapping Certification
Focusing on UAS mapping topics only
Not intended as prep for FAA certification

16. Symposium: Tuesday Oct 24th.
Fee: $250 Pre-Registration / $300 On Site.
Topics Include:
Introduction to ASPRS: This session will introduce the attendee to ASPRS
Project Planning...Key components to producing accurate maps: This session will cover assessing client needs (project requirements).
Control & Accuracy...targeting, survey, RTK, PPK...and more: This session will cover the various methods available to create deliverables meeting various accuracy requirements.
Processing tools: This session will cover the various methods of processing imagery, including Structure From Motion (SFM), true Stereo Photogrammetry and LiDAR. Methodology and benefits of each will be discussed as well as tools/ methods of extraction.
Processing Reports: This session will cover the differences between processing reports typically produced from software packages. What they tell you and what they do not tell you. How to interpret the reports and glean information that might help solve problems in processing.
Understanding your data (right or wrong) and solving issues: This session will look at some typical issues in processing UAS imagery, helping the attendee to spot and resolve them.
Reporting Accuracy: the ASPRS is recognized as a leader in the development of accuracy standards for geospatial products. This session will discuss these standards and the means of reporting accuracy to specific industry standards.
UAS Mapping Certification: This session will introduce attendees to the first nationally accredited UAS certification for mapping. Over the past two years the ASPRS has been working on an certification in UAS for mapping similar to Photogrammetry and LiDAR certifications already available. Topics discussed will include application requirements, what to expect on the test, and how to prepare for the test.
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