. "Aerial surveys and drone operations"@en . . "10" . "This module is taught within three broad areas. The first (i) introduces the key concepts of passive airborne surveys, including image capture methodologies, navigation and sensor technology and photogrammetric principles. A second area (ii) introduces the students to an active airborne survey technique, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and the potential complementary capabilities of this technology for different environments. The final component (iii) demonstrates the opportunities provided by drones as a new airborne survey platform, encompassing hardware, datasets, flight planning and operational restrictions. The module is a combination of theoretical and practical based sessions using both commercial and open source software.\r\n\r\nLecture Topics include; Applications of Aerial Surveys; Historical Development of Photogrammetry; Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Inertial Measurement Units; Determining Camera Interior and Exterior Orientation; Orthophotography and Image Distortions; Collinearity equations; Aerial triangulation; Bundle block adjustment; Structure from motion; LiDAR survey platforms; Types of laser scanner; LiDAR accuracy and errors; LiDAR processing and filtering; Sensor calibration and performance; Point cloud classification; Generation of DEMs and DSMs; Drone Operations and Restrictions; Planning Aerial Survey Campaigns; Drone hardware and datasets.\n\nOutcome:\nOn successful completion of the module, students should be able to:\r\nDescribe the theoretical principles underpinning the use of photogrammetry for data provision.\r\nIdentify and suggest methods to remove distortions from aerial images.\r\nCritically compare typical outputs of aerial hardware for different environments.\r\nApply different processing techniques to create DSMs, DEMs, point clouds and orthophotgraphy.\r\nContrast satellite and inertial navigational aids for image registration.\r\nAppreciate the importance of proper flight planning in aerial survey campaigns.\r\nDetail the restrictions and regulations for drone operations in Ireland." . . 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"Master of Geograp Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing"@en . . "https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/courses/msc-geograpinformation-systems-remote-sensing" . "90"^^ . "Presential"@en . "Given the wider development of Citizen GIS and an increased public awareness and knowledge of the power and value of spatial data, vastly increased amounts of such data from different sources are now available to researchers. However, in order to turn these data into useful information, they must be efficiently managed, processed and analysed before being displayed in a comprehensible format. Geographical Information Systems and the associated field of Remote Sensing greatly aid us in such tasks. The course is equally split between both parts - GIS and Remote Sensing - with four core module introducing the theory and practice of both subject at an introductory and advanced level. Geographical Information Systems or GIS as they are better known, are widely used in a wide variety of subject fields across the physical and social sciences and even in the humanities, with applicability in everything from archaeology and astronomy to geomorphology and globalisation to soil science and social planning. Remote Sensing – the analysis and interpretation of aerial and satellite imagery – has transformed the manner in which we view the Earth. The synoptic view of the Earth that it has given us has greatly improved our understanding of atmospheric and oceanic processes, sustained environmental management and the interaction of humans with the natural world. It is now a standard research tool in many fields such as geology, geography, pollution control, agriculture and climatology. Additional optional modules in Programming, Spatial Databases and Marine Remote Sensing are also available to students who want to develop the technical side more fully, though the course has a strong applied flavour throughout. In addition, all students complete a work placement in the summer months which allows them to gain valuable practical experience to test and develop the skills learnt across the course.\r\n\r\nAims of the Course\r\n\r\n- To provide highly qualified, motivated graduates who have been trained in Geographical Information Systems, Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing and who can apply the information technology skills they obtain.\r\n\r\n- To produce marketable graduates who will make significant contributions to GIS and RS application areas including; industry, government, academia, the community and voluntary sector and other public and private bodies.\r\n\r\n- To provide an understanding of Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, the technology involved and its applications for specific investigations."@en . . . . "1"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "None" . "6500.00" . "Euro"@en . "6500.00" . "Mandatory" . "The MSc in GIS and Remote Sensing is first and foremost a course to skill students for work in a wide range of employment areas. These include a wide range of government and semi-state agencies, local authorities and the voluntary sector, especially in areas associated with the environment and planning. In addition, graduates have worked in a wide range of private sector organisations and businesses, where the ability to work with and critically managed big spatial data is increasingly valued. Successful students have also proceeded to PhD level research and gained employment in academia."@en . "no data" . "TRUE" . "Downstream"@en . . . . . . . . . .