Part B: Vocational Skills

• Unit 1 - Remote Sensing (RS)
• Unit 2 - Geographic Information system (GIS)
• Unit 3 - Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Unit 4 - Trends in Geospatial Technology
• Unit 5 - Application of Geospatial Technology

Chapter 1: Remote Sensing (RS)

• Introduction.
• Spectral Reflectance Signature.
• Digital Image Processing.
• Visual Interpretation of Satellite data.
• Aerial Photo and Its Interpretation.
• Advanced Remote Sensing Technologies.
• Advantages and Benefits of RS.

Chapter 2: Geographic Information System (GIS)

• Introduction.
• GIS Data Element and Data Structure.
• Fundamentals of Database Concept.
• Data Input to GIS System.
• GIS Data Editing.
• Attribute Data Linking.
• Spatial and Non Spatial data Analysis.
• Map Projection and Coordinate System.
• Digital Cartography.
• Advantages and Benefits of GIS.

Chapter 3: Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Introduction.
• GPS Accuracy and Accuracy factors.
• Types of GPS.
• List of Global Navigation System.
• GPS Today & Limitations of GPS.
• Uses of GPS Technology.

Chapter 4: Trends in Geospatial Technology

• Introduction.
• Remote Sensing Trends & Technology.
• GIS Trends & Technology.
  1. Web Based GIS.
  2. Enterprise GIS.
  3. Mobile GIS.
  4. 3-D Visualization and Fly through.
  5. Open GIS.
• GPS Trends & Technology.

Chapter 5: Applications of Geospatial Technology

• Water shed Studies.
• Flood Studies.
• Ground water Studies.
• Health Issues.
• Utility Studies.
• Security and Defense Studies.
• Urban and infrastructure Studies.