Development of a Microcomputer-based Laboratory Facility forRemote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Instruction

地球科学系正在开发一个基于微型计算机的实验室，以增强本科生遥感/地理信息系统(GIS)教育和研究的能力。三个地图和图像处理系统工作站以及外围硬件和辅助软件的联网将为学生提供空间数字数据的获取、处理和显示方面的培训和指导。使用开放式磁带机从计算机兼容磁带导入卫星/机载数据将使学生能够更好地访问存储在9磁道磁带上的信息，并将向学生介绍各种数据源和格式。数字化平板电脑将允许学生从现成的硬拷贝来源生成数据库，以便随后通过图像处理和地理信息系统模块进行分析。激光打印机将提供适合课堂演示和研究报告的高质量图形输出。该设备将提高地球科学、地球科学教育、地理/制图和地质学专业学生的遥感和地理信息系统课程和研究的质量，加强他们为研究生工作和专业就业做准备。该大学将提供等额的资金来匹配这一奖项。

The Earth Science department is developing a microcomputer-based laboratory to augment capabilities in undergraduate remote sensing/geographic information systems (GIS) education and research. Networking of three Map and Image Processing Systems workstations and peripheral hardware and supporting software will provide students with training and instruction in the acquisition, processing, and displaying of spatial digital data. Importation of satellite/airborne data from computer compatible tapes using an open reel tape deck will enable greater access to information stored on 9- track tapes and will introduce the student to a variety of data sources and formats. A digitizing tablet will permit students to generate data bases from readily available hardcopy sources for subsequent analysis via image processing and GIS modules. A laser printer will provide high quality graphics output suitable for classroom presentations and research reports. This equipment will improve the quality of remote sensing and GIS coursework and research done by students in earth science, earth science education, geography/cartography and geology, enhancing their preparation for graduate work and professional employment. The university will match the award with an equal amount of funds.