Share Paper: GeoSTEM Hands-On: Creating and Testing Aerial Imagery Platforms in the Classroom and Outdoors

  1. Christopher Baynard, University of North Florida, United States
  2. Terence Cavanaugh, University of North Florida, United States
  3. Nicholas Eastham, University of North Florida, United States
Wednesday, March 31 2:05-2:25 PM Room 7

Abstract: Traditional geospatial education labs involves students and computers with geographic information systems (GIS) software analyzing existing satellite imagery and air photos spatial data on their screens. These approaches are passive and thus limit student engagement. One major advance in this field has been the adoption of drones, for acquiring data for analysis. Drones can be expensive; require training, certification, insurance; are banned in many places, and have limited flight time. An alternative to the use of drones involves using simpler hands-on approaches of kite, balloon and pole aerial photography to capture low-elevation high-resolution data. It also involves modifying, designing and ...