Luke Hull UAS Geospatial Applications

Introduction Why are proper cartographic skills essential in working with UAS data? It is important to have and utilize proper cartographic skills when working with UAS data in order to give the data proper reference and scale.   Is is also important when analyzing the data and to be able to comprehend and make use of the data presented. Without any cartographic features the data is only an image. What are the fundamentals of turning either a drawing or an aerial image into a map? In order to turn a drawing, aerial image or an orthomosiac into a map include; directional reference, locational reference and a scale. What can spatial patterns of data tell the reader about UAS data? Provide several examples. Spatial patterns in the data can show the reader and user if there a possible problem areas within the data such as outliers. Patterns can show reoccurring events within the data set, these can be possible problem and/ or risk areas at the site of the project. By usin

Introduction What makes data geospatial? That is, what makes the data you worked with today geospatial in nature (think coordinates)? Geospatial data contains a geographic component in the data set to recognize locations through geographic coordinate systems or other locating systems.   What makes data in a GIS different than a digital map? The metadata behind GIS, a digital map may only contain a scale and a range of coordinates. With GIS data you are able to analyze each individual point within a data set.  Why is having an understanding of geospatial concepts and geospatial data so fundamental to working with UAS data? It gives UAS data the ability to become a working map with specific geographic information and not just images.    What are some of the key geospatial concepts and fundamentals that this lab addresses? The types of data that are used in GIS, Geographic Coordinate systems and how they are used and projected, the types of files associated w

Welcome to my blog! My name is Luke Hull; I am a student at Purdue University studying Unmanned Aerial Systems with a minor in Business Management. Through my course work here at Purdue and experience working in the UAS field I have begun to develop industry skills and interests. Prior to attending school here at Purdue I had very little to no UAS experience, the field was very new and just beginning to evolve. Upon my enrollment into the school of aviation and UAS curriculum my interests and experience quickly grew. The Purdue curriculum has allowed me to gain experience with the design and construction of UAS platforms, flight operations experience and a deep knowledge of the rules and regulations around UAS operations. I continue to gain real world experience in the industry and a growing interest in UAS. In the summer of 2018 I worked for a UAS service provider in New Jersey, I worked as an Operations Management Intern. Although this was my title I assisted i