Description:
This CD-ROM is a tutorial approach to learning about the role of space science and technology in monitoring the Earth's surface and atmosphere. As you work through the tutorial, you will come to understand how remote sensing is applied to studying the land, sea, and air making up the environments of our planet. Not only will you gain insight into past uses of aerial photography and space imagery as records of the Earth's geography as well as the future plans for more advanced monitoring systems, but you should develop skills in interpreting these visual displays and data sets both by direct inspection and by computer processing. The CD-ROM, current as of early 1999, is available from NASA CORE Item 400.0-93. The latest version of the tutorial is available to download online from: http://rst.gsfc.nasa.gov/starthere.html/. Recommended level: Upper level high school, college and remote-sensing professionals

Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

URL:
http://rst.gsfc.nasa.gov/starthere.html

Contact:
NASA CORE, Lorain County Joint Vocational School, 15181 State Route 58, Oberlin, OH 44074-9799; Phone (440) 775-1400; Fax (440) 775-1460; Email: nasaco@leeca.org; http://core.nasa.gov

Cost:
$5.00, plus shipping and handling

Education Level:
Grades 9-12
Post Secondary

Subject:
Remote Sensing
Geography

Resource Type:
Internet Site
CD-ROM

Year Published:
1999

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00