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Remote Sensing

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Remote Sensing

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    1. Remote Sensing 2009-10 Science Olympiad Midwest Coaching Academy Bill Keiper 1

    2. Background Replaced Div C Road Scholar in 2002 (originally titled “From A Distance”) 2002 to 2006: Earth Cultural Impact on Earth Natural Impact on Human Culture Topic Rotation (Coastal Features, Glaciers) 2007-08: Mars 2009: Earth - Global Warming 2010: Human Impact on Forest Biomes 2

    3. The Rules – Highlights / Changes Impact on Forest Biomes Resources Only 5 sheets of 8.5 x 11 inch paper (same as 2009) Any kind of non-graphing calculator Discarded the three section format of the test – open to interpretation of the event director Expectations Rulers, other instruments will be provided if needed Often a station-based event in the past, likely to be a sedentary, packet test 3

    4. The Topics – Areas of Study Links with other Events Science Meteorology / Climatology Ecology Electromagnetic Spectrum Physics Astronomy (Orbits, planetary cycles) Analysis/Theory/Interpretation Mathematics, Statistics Measurement, Map-Skills Interpretation / Explanation Technology Equipment Sensors Satellites 4

    5. Forest Biomes Subjects – Examples: Change in size/area Deforestation Change in configuration Segmentation Environmental change Temperature Weather Water cycle Introduction of new species ….

    6. Examples – Deforestation Potential test areas: Measure area, calculate rate of change over time Assess land use based on patterns Analyze type of sensing technology employed 6

    7. Examples Land use Time Sequence Type of Forest / Location Seasonal variation Radiative balance 7

    8. Examples - Temperature Change Positive or negative Measure Area, Assess 2nd/3rd order effects Technology 8

    9. Remote Sensing Technology Satellites / Platforms Orbits, Missions Parts of a satellite Instruments Spectrum range, capabilities Electromagnetic Spectrum Capabilities to study Biome status/change Technology (how it works) Techniques Translating sensing data into information 9

    10. Examples - Satellites 10 Mission/purpose History (launch, operating status, significant results) Nation/Agency/ Company Orbit …

    11. Examples - Technique Converting digital data into information Options to suit the subject and purpose Element of ‘art’ introduced with science 11

    12. Statistics - Results From (6) 2009 Ohio Invitationals/Regionals/State (~ 75 teams) 12

    13. Practice Sample Tests One included in your packet Flashcards Games Live (knowledge and speed) Jeopardy Bingo Homework Scavenger Hunt 13

    14. Competition References – 5 Pages Suggestions: Global Warming Statistics Forest Effects Size Configuration (e.g., fragmenting) Biome Impacts (diversity) Electromagnetic Spectrum Wavelengths, best applications, sample images Satellites and instruments Glossary of key terms (alphabetical, by concept, ?) Mark a scale on an edge (extra ruler); translucent grid for area measurement? Most effective if the kids develop the references! 14

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    16. Earth Science Satellites & their Roles ACRIMSAT: Studies sun’s energy output to determine its role in global change (1999) AIRS: Measures air temp, humidity, clouds, and surface temps AQUARIUS: will measure global maps of ocean salt concentration (heat transfer and storage in ocean) (2010) ASTER: Creates high-res global, regional, and local images of Earth CLOUDSAT: Radar system- monitors atmosphere and weather, including rain, snowfall, and cloud moisture content (2006) GRACE: measures gravitational field on Earth (2002) MLS: improve ozone understanding—and how chlorine (CFC’s) deplete it OCO: using spectroscopy, CO2 measured and rate of change into atmosphere (2008) OSTM: monitors height of ocean water to better understand weather patterns and mean sea level rise (2008) QUIKSCAT: measures wind speeds using microwaves (1997) TEM: infrared sensor designed to study troposphere and ozone 16

    17. Resources Official Listings on the National Science Olympiad website Discovery.com Remote Sensing Lesson Geogratis / NASA Remote Sensing Tutorial Obtaining Radar Images EROS Image Gallery (NASA JPL) Remote Sensing Glossary (Columbia Univ.) Remote sensing of the Cryosphere (NJ Science Olympiad 2006 / Montclair State Univ) Satellite Imagery for the Classroom (Gulf of Maine Aquarium) The Online Guides - Remote Sensing (Univ Of Illinois) TRIFC Archives (NASA JPL Imaging RADAR) Up Close From Afar: Using Remote Sensing to Teach the American Landscape [book] (National Council For Geographic Education) Using Satellite Imagery to Study the Polar Regions (NASA JPL Satellite RADAR) USGS Earthshots: Satellite Images of Environmental Change moved to: earthshots.usgs.gov (examples of specific conditions) USGS Remote Sensing Website for Students (aimed at grades 4-8) USGS TerraWeb USGS Flagstaff Field Center Virtually Hawaii (Dr. Mouginis-Mark's public site; small tutorial with examples) Wright Center for Science  Education at Tufts University (no new remote material yet; a link to the Michigan / National Event Director's site) 17

    18. Resources (continued) Remote Sensing / Technology Government rst.gsfc.nasa.gov NASA's superb Remote tutorial (*Section 16: global warming) ccrs.nrcan.gc.ca/resource/index_e.php#tutor Canada Centre for Remote Sensing's tutorial Climate Change / Human Impact Government www.epa.gov/climatechange www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/globalwarming.html www.esa.int/esaCP/Protecting.html Non-profit organizations / Conservationists www.ucsusa.org/global_warming Union of Concerned Scientists www.nrdc.org/globalWarming National Resources Defense Council www.sierraclub.org/energy Sierra Club 18

    19. Careers Government NASA Agriculture, EPA, Interior (BLM, USGS) Defense, Homeland Security Industry Resource Exploration / Management Security Information Technology Academics Sources to explore: www.asprs.org/career American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing www.ucgis.org University Consortium for Geographic Science www.gisjobs.com GISJobs.com 19

    20. Top GIS Universities Cornell* California / Berkeley, Davis, Santa Barbara MIT Cal-Tech Arizona State Wisconsin (2011 Nationals) Penn State (Forestry/Agriculture) Illinois (2010 Nationals) Indiana Texas / Austin 20

    21. QUESTIONS? 21

    22. On the Clinic Website for Remote Sensing Practice Tests (2009 Piqua/Cinc/Marietta Regionals, Ohio State) GIS tutorials (3) Remote Sensing tutorial (CSA) Spectrum charts Remote Sensing glossary Sample Papers (biodiversity, carbon cycle, Ohio EPA study) NASA fact sheets (TERRA, AQUA, GLORY) …and this set of slides 22

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