SCET 2500 - Geomatics Applications and Emerging Technologies

4.5 Credits

Students learn survey mapping using drones and aerial remote sensing equipment. Students gain practical experience on the operation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) including: piloting UAS, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and rugulations, weather, loading and performance. Best practices for setting ground control points (GCPs), digital processing of field data and data analysis are also discussed. Students develop 3D point cloud models and orthomosaic photos for use in construction, architecture and civil engineering.

Prerequisites: (1) SECT 1220 must be completed prior to taking this course.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Comprehend the components of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), define FAA regulations and demonstrate emergency procedures.
Demonstrate mission planning with the use of Ground Control Points (GCP’s)
Create orthomosaic images and 3D point clouds using collected data
Utilize American Society of Photogrammetrists and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) and traditional surveying accuracy standards when analyzing mapping data

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