Online Remote Sensing Graduate and Masters Certification
The University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute now offers an online Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing for Earth Observation (RSEO). This program is a convenient way to gain an education in the principles of spatial data acquisition that can benefit both experienced professionals and newcomers to the field. Information from sources such as satellites, radar and infrared sensors provides valuable insights into areas of the Earth where it’s difficult or dangerous for humans to take first-hand measurements. Remote sensing is a powerful way of seeing the world, and it opens the possibility for entirely new areas of research as well as security and disaster relief efforts. For example, remote sensing allows users to develop highly accurate and detailed maps of difficult-to-traverse areas. Remote sensing also makes possible the monitoring of the long-term effects on key planetary systems, such as forests, glaciers, water and wildlife, and to assess ecosystem integri