Course details
This course starts with a thorough overview of how digital surface and terrain models (DSM and DTM) are created and the different options for establishing relative and absolute accuracy using camera calibration and ground control points (GCPs). Based on an accurate DSM, specific techniques for estimating timber volume are presented and discussed. The final steps are to present the means which these digital timber volume estimates can be verified in the field.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Cost
$227.83
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below is one offering of XRPA 1400 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 49001
Duration
Mon Dec 05 - Sat Dec 10 (4 days)
- 4 days
- CRN 49001
- $227.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 05 - Dec 09 | Mon, Wed, Fri | 08:30 - 11:30 | Online |
| Dec 10 | Sat | 12:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2770 |
Instructor
Eric Saczuk
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$227.83
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of XRPA 1400 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 90095
Duration
Mon Mar 20 - Sat Mar 25 (4 days)
- 4 days
- CRN 90095
- $227.83
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20 - Mar 25 | Mon, Wed, Fri | 08:30 - 11:30 | Online |
| Mar 20 - Mar 25 | Sat | 12:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2770 |
Instructor
Eric Saczuk
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$227.83
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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The field lab on Saturday for this course will take place at the BCIT Burnaby Campus.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed October 26, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to;
- Create digital surface models for the purpose of determining timber volume estimation.
- Demonstrate the ability to assess horizontal and vertical accuracy of a DSM.
- Interpret DSM for the purpose of estimating timber volume
- Demonstrate the ability to assess the accuracy of timber volume estimation
- Apply field techniques to quantify timber volume for the purpose of comparison to DSM data.
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Timber Volume Quantification using Cloud-based Image Processing (XRPA 1400) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Introduction to Forest Health Quantification with RPAS
Microcredential Part-time
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