AmericaView

“Recent advances in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology present an alternative monitoring platform that provides low-cost opportunity to capture spatial, spectral, and temporal requirements across a range of applications"

Berni et al. 2008

AmericaView is a nationwide partnership of remote sensing scientists who support the use of  remotely sensed data for research, K-12 and higher STEM education, workforce development, and technology transfer. Our network includes StateViews that use, educate and promote the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to achieve the objectives of the AmericaView mission. Our group of UAS professionals is at the forefront of scientific research and analysis of UAS sensor data and works to exchange knowledge and encourage scientists of all ages to use these tools effectively.

Funded primarily by a grant from the  U.S. Geological Survey , the AmericaView consortium is comprised of university-led, state-based consortia working together to sustain a network of state and local remote sensing scientists, educators, analysts, and technicians. Remote sensing, the process of detecting or monitoring the properties of an object without physical contact, is a ubiquitous part of 21st Century society and is used in a wide range of applications from business to the natural sciences. AmericaView’s networks, facilities, and capabilities are highly leveraged and used for sharing and applying Landsat and other public domain remotely sensed satellite data in a wide range of  civilian applications , from formal and informal education, to ecosystem analysis and natural resources management, to disaster response. AmericaView’s primary goal is to support the many beneficial uses of remote sensing to society.

In the spirit of advancing the AmericaView mission, our UAS network of experts is available to share the knowledge gained by our various research efforts. The landscape of UAS technology is constantly evolving, and our hope is to inspire others to apply the best solutions to answer challenging questions in their research and solve real world issues in their communities. From ecological conservation to disaster response, our network has an expert ready to help.

For those getting started in UAS, a collection of UAS tutorials are available on the  AmericaView YouTube channel . Additional links to these videos and resources are included below the description of our StateView activities.

Reach out to a StateView representative in your area for more information