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| TEC7133 - GPS Advanced Applications for Natural Resources |
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| This course focuses on integrating GPS devices with hand-held field computers for customizing field data collection projects. An overview of the latest devices and configurations used in mobile mapping projects is provided. Participants learn how to import GIS data layers into field collection devices and design field data forms that meet the requirements of their existing GIS. The importance of project planning, database design and file management issues are discussed. Other topics include remote positioning techniques, vehicle tracking systems, and creating metadata according to the latest Federal standards. |
| College Credit |
2 semester hours |
| Who Should Attend: |
Field biologists, GIS specialists, realty specialists, and other natural resource professionals with previous experience using GPS who are designing or managing field data collection projects.
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| Objectives: |
* Learn how to effectively plan a GPS project;
* Design custom data collection forms to streamline field data collection;
* Create and/or update GIS data layers in the field;
* Import GPS project data back into a geodatabase;
* Demonstrate remote positioning techniques;
* Generate templates to simplify metadata creation; |
| Length: 5 days/36 hours |
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Availability: Annually |
Contact: |
Eric Kelchlin |
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eric kelchlin@fws.gov |
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(304) 876-7453 |
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Last Updated: September 21, 2009
National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443-9713
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