--- Begin Forwarded Message --- 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. NAME:_______________________ JOB TITLE:_______________________ EMPLOYER:_______________________ PHONE: (_____)_______________ FAX: (_____)_______________ ADDRESS:________________________________________________________ (STREET ADDRESS) __________________________________________________________ (CITY) (STATE) (ZIP CODE) Contact: C. "Pat" O'Neil U.S. Geological Survey National Wetlands Research Center Lafayette, LA 70506 PHONE: (337) 266-8500 FAX: (337) 266-8513 --- End Forwarded Message ---