Coastal Services Center

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Remote Sensing for Spatial Analysts

This two-day course offers spatial analysts an opportunity to understand the basics of remote sensing techniques by providing them with hands-on computer training. Participants will use remote sensing, in combination with spatial data, to investigate issues such as land cover and use, shoreline erosion, and fisheries and benthic habitat assessment.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to

• Understand how remotely sensed data can be used in coastal resource management
• Identify benefits and limitations of remote sensing
• Use remote sensing data in a geographic information system (GIS) environment

Prerequisites

• Mastery of basic GIS skills
• Familiarity with ArcGIS
• Status as a coastal resource management professional from a Center partner agency (nonprofit, or local, state, or federal government)

Course Offerings

This course is available by request. Classes can be taught at the Center's training facility or be brought to your organization.

Hosting Requirements

The cost is minimal for participants and host organizations. Please review our remote training requirements (PDF) for host responsibilities, costs, and site requirements.

Contact Information

For additional course, hosting, or registration information, e-mail training.csc.geospatial@noaa.gov.