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| Subject: | [gislist] Smithsonian Conservation GIS/RS Course |
| Date: |
03/11/2004 08:45:02 AM |
| From: |
GISCourse GISCourse |
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The Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center is offering the following
new course:
GIS & REMOTE SENSING FOR WILDLIFE MANAGERS USING THE NEW ESRI SOFTWARE
ARCGIS
An Introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems &
Remote Sensing in Conservation and Wildlife Management
April 12-16, 2004
Increasingly, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing - the
mapping of features using imagery acquired either from an aircraft or a
satellite - have become important tools for decision-making and the applied
management of natural resources. Many federal agencies and NGO's rely on
GIS and satellite data for their work and are starting to produce their own
spatial databases. However, there are few training opportunities for
wildlife managers to learn the application of GIS in everyday management
situations. We are offering a course for wildlife managers that will
provide hands-on experience for the collection of data, GIS analysis of the
data, and map-making using the latest ESRI and ERDAS software.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This short course will provide wildlife managers with a working knowledge
about the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote
Sensing to the monitoring and management of wildlife and forest vegetation.
Exercises in establishing locations with a Global Positioning System (GPS),
data input into a GIS, and spatial analysis techniques for GIS will provide
hands-on and real world experience during the course. Based on examples
about habitat selection in songbirds and white-tailed deer, course
participants will learn how to:
* Collect GIS data in the field using survey techniques and GPS.
* Differentially correct GPS data.
* Input GPS data into GIS.
* Input field data into GIS.
* Use GIS for management of large data sets from multiple sources.
* Design and perform analysis using GIS data and spatial analysis
techniques.
* Integrate data with ancillary data, such as satellite imagery, aerial
photography, and State Agency databases.
Visit the following web address for more details and registration
information:
http://www.nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS/GIS_training/introduction/
The CRC will also be offering an Advanced Course in Conservation GIS and
Remote Sensing April 19-23.
http://www.nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS/GIS_training/advanced_GIS/
contact:
David Zaks
1500 Remount Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-6535 (GIS Lab)
540-635-6506 (FAX)
giscourse@si.edu
To request accessibility services, please contact David Zaks at least two
weeks before the beginning date of the course.
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David Zaks
giscourse@si.edu
1500 Remount Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-6535 (GIS Lab)
540-635-6506 (FAX)
http://www.nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS/GIS_training
"Conserving the world's wildlife through onsite and remote sensing
technology"
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