This session will expose learners to the fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), a powerful tool in allowing those who wish to understand more about how their environments behave through spatial mapping and associated trend analysis. Learners will be introduced to free, open-access software, and the basic methods required to generate digital maps and utilise geospatial analysis tools. This session is led by Alisdair Cunningham, Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture, Construction & Environment.
About Alisdair
As a remote sensing scientist, Alisdair specialises in the extraction of information from earth observation sensors for applications in real-world issues which require timely information for resource monitoring. With several years in academia and eight years in industry as a specialist environmental consultant, Alisdair has gained invaluable industrial experience, predominantly applying multi-temporal, multi-spectral data to various fields (forestry, agriculture, water quality, and infrastructure projects). Alisdair can also incorporate other data sources as required, including SAR-derived products, and lidar products.
He is currently a Senior Lecturer within the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change course at the University of Wales Trinity St David in Swansea with a particular interest in establishing links with current state of the art techniques and academic practices with prior industry experience.
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