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Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 11:22:27 -0600
From: Ramakrishna R Peddu <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Advanced Wetland Photo-Interpretation Workshop
Sender: Ramakrishna R Peddu <[log in to unmask]>



Advanced Wetland Photo-Interpretation
http://www.nwrc.gov/training/class11.htm


December 10-12, 2001


Workshop Description:


This three day workshop will cover: The development of a methodology for
mapping wetlands projects, an understanding of the NWI wetland and the
National Wetlands Research Center upland classification systems,
Photointerpretation of color infrared aerial photographs, the use of soil
surveys, topographic maps and historical wetland maps as aids in the
Photointerpretation process, techniques for groundtruthing, and
cartographic transformation of photointerpreted habitats to a standard base
map. This course will include classroom lecture, classroom exercises in
photointerpretation of habitats using a stereoscope, fieldwork,
cartographic transformation using a zoom transfer scope. An understanding
of the identification of wetland habitats from aerial photographs (*as
presented in the Introduction to Remote Sensing and Photointerpretation of
Wetlands) is essential for this workshop.


*Work related experiences can be substituted for the introductory workshop.


WORKSHOP COST: $300.00


Workshop Cancellation Policy


A portion of the registration fee will be retained for late workshop
cancellations. Any cancellations of 7 working days or less will be charged
a cancellation fee of $75.00. If there is no contact by the workshop
participant on the beginning day of the workshop about canceling workshop
attendance the entire workshop fee will be assessed.


To enroll and to receive complete details, fill out the following
application and mail to the contact address appearing on the front of the
announcement.


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Contact:
C. "Pat" O'Neil
U.S. Geological Survey
National Wetlands Research Center
Lafayette, LA 70506
PHONE: (337) 266-8500
FAX: (337) 266-8513
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