GEO327G/386G: GIS and GPS Applications in Earth Sciences


The University of Texas at Austin
Jackson School of Geosciences		Department of Geological Sciences

		GEO327G/386G: GIS & GPS Applications in Earth Sciences

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September 4, 2012

Have a look at the very latest global geoid model (the "Potsdam potato") via the Java applet at http://icgem.gfz-potsdam.de/ICGEM/potato/Potato.html . Data are from the US GRACE satellites and a similar pair launched by the European Space Agency (CHAMP) now in orbit. An explanation of the data analysis can be be found at http://op.gfz-potsdam.de/grace/results/grav/g003_eigen-cg01c.html.

September 4, 2012

Read how the US Geological Survey is using LIDAR to map floodwater depths from hurricane Issac: http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=3389&from=news_side#.UEYRlPXSaBo

August 8, 2012

Our first lab is Tuesday, September 3
You will need:
- an I-button or swipe card for access to the classroom/lab. Needed paperwork will be distributed the first day of class.
- A logon ID and password for the classroom computers. All students will have automatic access using their EID and UT password.
A 2 Gb or larger flash drive (a.k.a. "memory stick", "thumb drive", etc.) is highly recommended. You will have 1 Gb of secure network storage space for this class, but a flash drive will prove useful for working outside the lab.

August 8, 2012

Welcome to the Fall 2012 GIS/GPS class. Watch this page and/or the class Blackboard site for announcements. http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=3389&from=news_side#.UEYRlPXSaBo

Last updated September 04, 2012
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