The Smithsonian National Zoological Park's Conservation and Research Center is
offering the following introductory conservation GIS and remote sensing course:
GIS & REMOTE SENSING FOR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGERS An Introduction to the use
of Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing in Conservation and Natural
Resource Management
1-5 JUNE, 2009.
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 NGOs 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 natural resource
managers to learn the applications of GIS in everyday management situations.
We are offering a course for natural managers that provides hands-on experience
in collection of data, GIS analysis of data, and map-making using the latest
ESRI (ArcGIS) and ERDAS software.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This short course will provide natural managers with a working knowledge about
the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing to
the monitoring and management of resources such as 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 government agency databases.
*Learn about coordinate compatibility and projection.
*Complete data queries in Boolean format *Learn methods for determining habitat
suitability and calculation home range
Visit the following web address for more details and registration
information:
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS/GIS_training/introduction/
<http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS/GIS_training/introduction/>
Contact:
Melissa Songer
1500 Remount Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-6535 (GIS Lab)
540-635-6506 (FAX)
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
**Note:
The CRC offers an Advanced Course in Conservation GIS and Remote Sensing, June
8-12, 2009.
For more information on any of our courses please see:
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS/GIS_training/
<http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS/GIS_training/>
