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  • Geophysical Surveys using Remote Sensing

    Credits: 2 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    Remote sensing refers to the science and technology of acquiring information about the Earth's surface or the environment from a distance, typically using sensors or instruments on aircraft, satellites, or other platforms. Geophysical surveys using remote sensing involve the gathering of information about the Earth's subsurface and its physical properties from a distance. These surveys are non-invasive and are valuable in a wide range of applications, including environmental studies, natural resource exploration, geology, archaeology, and civil engineering.

    Topics:

    • Introduction to Remote Sensing
    • Capabilities of Remote Sensor Data
    • Limitations of remote sensor data
    • Characteristics of Various Remote Sensor Data
    • Sources and Characteristics of Available and Historic Data
    • Data Set Procurement and Merging
    • Presentation of Data

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

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    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for professional land surveyors, geotechnical, environmental, civil, geophysical, and other engineering professional whose job description may require an intermediate knowledge of geophysical surveying principles using remote sensing technologies.
    Publication Source: USACE

    Donald Parnell, PE

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