Unmanned Aircraft Systems are rapidly emerging as flexible platforms for capturing imagery and other data across sciences. Many colleges and universities are developing courses on UAS-based data acquisition. This book is a comprehensive, introductory text on how to use unmanned aircraft systems for data capture and analysis. It provides best practices for planning data capture missions and hands-on learning modules geared toward UAS data collection, processing, and applications. Features: Lays out a step-by-step approach to identify relevant tools and methods for UAS data/image acquisition and processing Provides practical hands-on knowledge with visual interpretation, well-organized and designed for a typical, 16-week, UAS course offered on college and university campuses Suitable for all levels of readers and does not require prior knowledge of UAS, remote sensing, digital image processing, or geospatial analytics Includes real-world environmental applications along with data interpretations and software used, often non-proprietary Combines the expertise of a wide range of UAS researchers and practitioners across the geospatial sciences This book provides a general introduction to drones along with a series of hands-on exercises that students and researchers can engage with to learn how to integrate drone data into real world applications. No prior background in remote sensing, GIS, or knowledge of drones is needed to use this book. Readers will learn how to process different types of UAS imagery for applications such as Precision Agriculture, Forestry, Urban Landscapes, and apply this knowledge in environmental monitoring and land-use studies.

Book Information
ISBN 9780367245726
Author Amy E. Frazier
Format Hardback
Page Count 336
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 174g