AES 3040 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Data Collection and Analysis

Credits: 4

Prerequisite(s): AES 1040

Description: This course is an introduction to the techniques and processes that are needed to collect data from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Students will learn how to acquire, process, and analyze data from photographic, multispectral, infrared, and LiDAR sensors. Students will receive class lecture and practical experience with sensors and processing applications. Topics include principles of data acquisition, aircraft and sensor selection, mission planning, data processing and analysis. Opportunities for applied practicum, including field trip work setting activities are provided.