North Carolina: Basic Photogrammetry Course

Basic Photogrammetry (Photogrammetry Competency Course, Sect 2)

This is the last time this course will be offered!
If you have been wanting to take the Photogrammetry competency series of courses this is the last time we will be offering Section 2. This section is required before taking Sections 3 & 4. 

Course Description: This is a 16-hour course that looks at the basics of photogrammetry. Attendees will look at the history of photogrammetry as well as gain a working understanding of the components and terminology. Information covered will lead to a greater understanding and appreciation of aerial mapping using UAVs. Topics include image measurements, object space coordinate systems, vertical and tilted photogrammetry, parallax, digital imagery, and stereoscopic viewing. Flight planning for traditional data collection will be covered. The process of orthorectification will be discussed including interior and exterior orientations, triangulation and bundle adjustments. During the course, multiple quizzes will be given to determine the core knowledge of the participant.

Bring a calculator with Trig functionality.

Lunch is provided. Space is limited to 20 attendees.

Instructor:

Peggy Fersner, Geomatics Coordinator NCA&T, has been on the faculty of North Carolina A&T State University since 1993 teaching surveying, GIS, and hydrology courses. She is also the coordinator of the 4-year Geomatics program at NC A&T State University. Prior to this, she was a consulting engineer in Charleston, SC with an emphasis on subdivision design. She holds her BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and Clemson University, respectively.

Hotel Information:

We have a contract/preferred rate with:

• Candlewood Suites at 12050 Retail Drive, Wake Forest, NC.  Rate is 99.99/night. Price doesn’t include taxes/fees. Please call 919.554.6901 & mention the NC Society of Surveyors. Or you can use the following link to book your hotel. Candlewood Suites
• Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott at  12051 Retail Drive, Wake Forest, NC. Please call 919.435.7056 & mention the NC Society of Surveyors. Standard room $104.00/night and Suites is $119.00/night. Price doesn’t include taxes/fees. Or you can use the link below to book your hotel. Marriott.com/RDUFW