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Part of the Geospatial Intelligence Architect Pathway

Certified Geospatial Intelligence Specialist

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation

Real remote sensing and earth observation analysis using radar and LiDAR data.

About 65 hours of real coursework

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The Credential

Certified Geospatial Intelligence Specialist — Remote Sensing & Earth Observation

Finishing every course is not what earns this credential. You earn it by demonstrating all 2 required competencies through real, assessed evidence, then bringing them together in the Project below — reviewed end to end, not graded on attendance.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial Technologies

  • Remote Sensing: Spectral & Sensor Fundamentals
  • Radar & LiDAR Remote Sensing

Course Sequence

"Understand the physics of remote sensing: the electromagnetic spectrum, spectral signatures, and sensor types."

Included Modules
Electromagnetic Spectrum Fundamentals
Spectral Signatures of Vegetation, Soil & Water
Spatial vs Spectral vs Temporal Resolution
Passive vs Active Sensors
Radiometric & Atmospheric Correction Concepts
Image Preprocessing Workflows

"Extend remote sensing into active systems — radar and LiDAR — for all-weather and 3D data capture."

Included Modules
Radar Remote Sensing (SAR)
LiDAR Principles
Point Cloud Processing
Active vs Passive Sensing Applications

Skills Gained

  • Remote sensing analysis
  • Radar and LiDAR data processing

Professional Competencies

  • • Earth observation analysis

Industry Tools

ENVI / ERDAS LiDAR processing software Satellite imagery platforms
The Project

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Portfolio Project

Independent specialization capstone -- demonstrates the GIA-REMOTE specialization's own competencies. Earned completely independently of any other GIA-Specialize specialization.

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    Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Portfolio Project

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This program is part of the Geospatial Intelligence Architect — Specialize Pathway. You'll pick your starting cohort for Certified Geospatial Intelligence Specialist — Remote Sensing & Earth Observation — the first program in the pathway — on the next step.

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