Remote Sensing

Aerial Surveys

Aerial photography and other remote sensing techniques, such as digital sketch-mapping, provide cost-effective methods of collecting resource conditions information over large areas.

Remote Sensing

• USDA Forest Service Remote Sensing Applications Center (RSAC) - a technical center providing technology evaluation, development, and training support in the use of remote sensing, GIS, image processing, and GPS for all resource applications with primary emphasis on ecosystem management.
• USDA Forest Service Geospatial Service and Technology Center - provides the Forest Service with geographic information products and related technical services.