Introduction to Remote Sensing Workshop
http://geospatial.osu.edu

Source: Nathan Watermeier
Program Leader, Technology, Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Ohio State University

March 20, 2002
9:00 - 4:00 pm
University Plaza Hotel
3110 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, Ohio

Sponsored by the School of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ohio State University Extension Geospatial Program and The Ohio Space Grant Consortium

The program will cover different aspects of remote sensing. The detailed program is available on the web site. Topics include:

• Overview of remote sensing
• Exploring applications of remote sensing for precision agriculture, environmental, and land use planning
• Exploring applications for precision agriculture
• Bare soil imagery for crop management zones
• Weed management
• Crop nutrient management
• Image interpretation techniques
• Overview of OhioView and other sources of data

Speakers
Carolyn Merry, Associate Professor, Civil and Env. Engineering and Geod. Science, OSU
Paul Carter, Remote Sensing Specialist, Dept. of Agronomy, Purdue University
Dale White, Division of Surface Water, Ohio EPA
Brian Slater, Assistant Professor, School of Natural Resources, OSU
Nathan Watermeier, Program Leader, Technology, Agriculture and Natural Resources, OSU

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for agriculture and natural resource land managers, producers, consultants, agri-industry representatives, Extension agents, NRCS and Soil and Water Conservation District personnel, watershed coordinators, Agri-insurance representatives, Vo-Ag Instructors, educators, and researchers.

Registration and Payment

Register Online Today at http://geospatial.osu.edu
and send payment to the following address.

Our early bird registration fee is $20.00 prior to March 13. After March 13 the registration fee is $25.00. This fee covers the workshop, materials, lunch, and refreshments. We are not accepting online orders at this time. Please send us the registration fee by mail to the following address prior to March 13. After March 13 please pay at the door.

Make checks payable to The Ohio State University to the following address. Receipts are available upon request at the workshop.

Send Payment to:

Ohio State University Extension
Ohio Geospatial Program
c/o Nathan Watermeier
2120 Fyffe Road
Columbus, OH 43210