1. Geospatial Data Acquisition
Outline:- on-ground/in-situ, airborne, and satellite data acquisition
- coordinate reference systems
- getting started with open source GRASS GIS
Lecture
- Lecture slides: Geospatial Data Acquisition, use arrow keys to forward the slides
- Introduction to GRASS GIS: overview of the open source software principles and GRASS GIS used in the Assignments
- Coordinate referenced systems
- Coordinate systems and EPSG codes, also available at Spatial Reference
- New NA datum in 2022
- Map projections,
- Open source geospatial software
- Original lecture material: Lecture Slides and videos: Mapping and Georeferencing
Assignment: Explore the provided North Carolina data set
Prepare a short paper describing general properties of the provided NC data set (coordinate system, resolutions, spatial extents, etc.). Document the properties with the output and images created following the assignment instructions and include answers to questions (highlighted in red).
- Approach (both are mandatory):
- See also Assignment paper instructions and Comments/answers to HW questions