The sky is the limit: Reconstructing physical geography from an aerial perspective

Richard Williams, Stephen Tooth, Morgan Gibson

Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

26 Dyfyniadau (Scopus)
383 Wedi eu Llwytho i Lawr (Pure)

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In an era of rapid geographical data acquisition, interpretations of remote sensing products are an integral part of many undergraduate geography degree schemes but there are fewer opportunities for collection and processing of primary remote sensing data. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) provide a relatively inexpensive opportunity to introduce the principles and practice of airborne remote sensing into field courses, enabling students to learn about image acquisition, data processing and interpretation of derived products. Two case studies illustrate how a low-cost “DJI Phantom Vision+” UAV can be used by students to acquire images that can be processed using Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry software. Results from a student questionnaire and analysis of assessed student reports showed that using UAVs enhanced student engagement and equipped them with data processing skills. The derivation of bespoke orthophotos and Digital Elevation Models has the potential to provide students with opportunities to gain insight into various remote sensing data quality issues, although additional training is required to maximize this potential. Recognition of the successes and limitations of this teaching intervention provides scope for improving future UAV exercises. UAVs are enabling both a reconstruction of how we measure the Earth’s surface and a reconstruction of how students do fieldwork.
Iaith wreiddiolSaesneg
Tudalennau (o-i)134-146
Nifer y tudalennau13
CyfnodolynJournal of Geography in Higher Education
Cyfrol41
Rhif cyhoeddi1
Dyddiad ar-lein cynnar26 Hyd 2016
Dynodwyr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOIs)
StatwsCyhoeddwyd - 02 Ion 2017

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