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GEOG 1004 GIS FIELD CAMP
GEOG 8722 GIS FIELD PRACTICE
  
2014,
GUIDLINDES, PROCEDURES & ITINERARY
School of the Environment
Faculty of Science and Engineering
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
22nd – 26th September
Beltana Station, Flinders RangesGEOG1004/8722 GIS Field Camp/Practice, 22nd – 26th September, 2014
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Welcome to the GIS Field Camp/Practice Topic, GEOG 1004/8722
             
Introduction
The topic is primarily an intensively taught field camp located in a remote area of the
Flinders Ranges (or similar area) to instruct students in field techniques relevant to the
collection of spatial information.  In the case of GIS applications, field data and capture
techniques are primarily concerned with measuring both location and attributes of objects.  
For Remote Sensing, the primary concern is building a relationship between information
recorded by a remote platform and characteristics of real world phenomenon/objects.  
The GIS field camp is designed to integrate some of the theoretical concepts gained in any
introductory GIS/RS topics as well as introduce students to a range of field data capture
techniques and navigation.  Students will gain practical skills in the collection and analysis of
field data for GIS and Remote Sensing analysis and verification.
Topic Objectives
Students will complete activities in field mapping, surveying and vegetation surveys,
including data collection using differential GPS and general map reading/navigation and
interpretation skills.  The camp emphasizes the importance of field data and their collection
methods necessary for GIS/RS analysis.  Moreover, GIS and RS analysis is not armchair
geography and an understanding and appreciation of the environment and geographic
extent in which the analysis is undertaken is an important factor in the spatial analysis
process.  
Expected Learning Outcomes
Students successfully completing the topic should be able to:
? Undertake a range of field mapping techniques relevant to spatial information systems
? Successfully use a surveying instrument to survey land surface and features
? Successfully use various Global Positioning Systems technologies to survey land
surface and features
? Successfully quantify environmental condition/change in the field
? Analyse field data using GIS and interpret the results of that analysis
Supervisors
Stephen Fildes (Topic Coordinator/ Camp Leader), Room 325 SSN
Phone:  8201 2321
E-mail: stephen.fildes@flinders.edu.au
Robert Keane, Room 208 SSN
Phone:  8201 2665
E-mail: robert.keane@flinders.edu.au
Location
This year the GIS Field Camp will be located at Beltana Station in the Flinders Ranges,
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accommodated in the shearers’ quarters adjacent to the Beltana Homestead where we will
conduct much of our work.  Field activities will be undertaken in and around the Station
including the historic town of Beltana and north of the Station around the Leigh Creek area.
When
The camp will be held during the mid-semester 2 break (September 22 – 26).  We will also
meet each fortnight (four times) before the camp, commencing in Week 2 of Semester 2.  
These will be important meetings/lectures that will prepare you adequately for the camp
and the work that will be undertaken.  We will also meet at least twice after the camp for a
camp de-brief and to assist with camp assignments.  See the Timetable section below for
details.
Meals
All meals are provided apart from Monday lunch and Friday lunch, when students will be
expected to bring their own food and drink or buy lunch at a roadhouse on the journey, to
and from Adelaide.    Persons with special dietary needs must state these needs on the
attached form.  With the exception of the BBQ on the final evening, all evening meals will be
prepared and provided by Beltana Station.    Breakfast and Lunch on each day will be
prepared with the assistance of students as part of a roster system but the preparation will
be supervised by University staff.
Accommodation at Beltana
The Beltana Shearers’ Quarters are fitted with separate male and female toilets and
showers.  There are 3 self contained male showers and 2 toilets and 1 self contained female
shower and 1 toilet.  Each bed/bunkroom contains a different number of beds and bed
types, including a mix of double beds and double-bunks.  They are large bed/bunkrooms that
will typically accommodate up to 2 - 3 persons in each room.   There is heating in each
bed/bunkroom for those cold nights.  The kitchen is fully equipped with all required utensils.  
The main common/dining room is where we will meet and conduct our workshops and
lectures.
Beltana Station is a working sheep and cattle station managed and owned by Graham and
Laura Ragless.  Graeme and Laura will be keeping a respectful but watchful eye on our
activities and are likely to listen in on one or more of our nightly workshops/lectures.  They
are passionate pastoralists and care about your safety, the environment and the facilities
and accommodation they provide.   Strict rules therefore apply to use these facilities and
how we will operate and conduct our selves within and around the station.  An OH&S
induction, including the use of the facilities will be conducted on Monday afternoon shortly
after our arrival.
Attendance
All students must attend and participate in all camp activities and camp lectures/workshops,
including four 1 hour meetings/lectures prior to the camp and two 2 hour post camp
meetings/workshops conducted at the University.   The post-field camp
meetings/workshops will allow students to be involved and obtain assistance in the
downloading and editing of survey data collected in the field, analysis of data, map
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Topic Timetable
             
Week 2: (week commencing August 4)
Thursday, August 7: 2:00 – 2:50pm, Room 242 SSN
    Meeting/Lecture 1: Topic Introduction
Week 4: (week commencing August 18)
    Thursday, August 21: 2:00 – 2:50pm, Room 242 SSN
    Meeting/Lecture 2: Field Methods Part A
Week 6: (week commencing September 1)
    Thursday, September 4: 2:00 – 2:50pm, Room 242 SSN
    Meeting/Lecture 3: Field Methods Part B
Week 8:  (week commencing September 15)
    Thursday, September 18: 2:00 – 2:50pm, Room 242 SSN
    Meeting/Lecture 4: Map Reading and Navigation; Final Camp Briefing
Week 1 of the Semester 2 break - Camp Week:  (week commencing September 22)
    Monday to Friday, September 22 – 26.  Meet lower level Carpark 4, 7.30 am sharp
    See Camp Program below
   
Week 9:  (week commencing October 6)
    Thursday, October 9: 2:00 – 2:50pm, Room TBA
    Computer Lab 1: Spatial Data Management / Analysis
Week 11:  (week commencing October 20)
    Thursday, October 23: 2:00 – 2:50pm, Room TBA
    Computer Lab 2: Spatial Data Management / Analysis
Week 13:  (week commencing November 3)
    Thursday, November 6: 2:00 – 2:50pm, Room TBA
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Assessment Summary
             
GEOG 1004
Research Report:    2000 words (or equiv.) due 1pm 5/09/14 20 %
Field Camp Report & Map 3000 words (or equiv.), due 1pm 31/10/14 80 %
GEOG 8722
Research Report:    2000 words (or equiv.) due 1pm 5/09/14 20 %
Field Camp Report & Map 3000 words (or equiv.), due 1pm 31/10/14 60 %
Essay:       2000 words (or equiv.), due 1pm 7/11/14 20 %
All work to be submitted via FLO for marking.
Please note that if you are having trouble submitting your assignment via FLO or you
do not receive an e-mail confirming your assignment submission, please contact the
FLO Student Help Desk via the ‘Help and Support’ link in FLO or by calling (08) 8201
5378 or 1800 200 292 (if outside the metro area) or by emailing
flo.students@flinders.edu.au
Assessment in Detail
             
Research Report
Fundamental to any successful spatial analysis project is researching and obtaining
knowledge about the phenomenon under observation (the subject) and its environment and
geographical extent.  Consequently, prior to the camp students will report on each of the
areas listed below in a research paper.  The emphasis of your research paper is to briefly
summarize your investigations into each area but students should choose at least one area
to expand on and provide more detail.
?   The Natural Environment of the Flinders Ranges
- Geology/soils and formation; Flora and fauna; Climate/Rainfall
?   Indigenous History  
- Adnyamathanha (Wailpi) and Kujani people
?   Economic History
- Mining; Pastoral; Tourism
?   Pastoral history of Beltana and Puttupa Stations
?   European history – The township of Beltana
Field Camp Report
The Field Camp Report will include a description of the methods and results of the exercises
undertaken at Beltana Station.  This includes description of the methods and results for the
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?   LIDAR exercise
?   GPS exercise (Beltana and Leigh Creek)
?   plant cover sampling
?   interpretation of imagery in relation to site data collected – see below.
As part of your field camp report, choose one of the activities below and discuss its
relevance to one or more of the subject areas detailed in your initial research report and the
importance of field observations/data to this activity.
1) Classification of the different vegetation communities at Beltana.
2) Interpretation of satellite imagery in relation to variation in cover and
photosynthetic activity (ie. identification of grazing effects from satellite imagery).
3) Identification and interpretation of change in vegetation from available satellite
images.
4) Identification and prediction of areas vulnerable to soil erosion.
5) Geo/Orthorectification of image data.
Map Production and 3D Visualisation
Each student will produce a locality map showing the ‘activities’ undertaken at Beltana
Station that will form part of their Field Camp Report.  It is each student’s individual
responsibility to ensure they have obtained the necessary data for their analysis and/or
map.  Data for your map will be obtained on camp where map production will commence.  
Data will be collected each day and your map/database should be updated each evening.   
The format of your map will be discussed on camp, including data requirements and any 3D
visualization.
Essay (GEOG8722 Students Only)
In addition to the field camp report, GEOG8722 students will submit a short essay (2000
words) on relevant field sampling techniques and problems in sampling for one of the
following environments.
?   Arid/Semi-arid environments
?   Tropical/temperate forests
?   Agricultural environments
?   Urban environments
The emphasis should be on sampling to assist in GIS analysis and/or image interpretation.
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Camp Program
             
Monday 22nd September
7:30am sharp    All meet at the ground level Carpark 4 (adjacent SSN)
8:00am     Depart in bus and 4WD to Flinders Ranges
4:30pm     Expected arrival time at Beltana Station
5:00pm - 6:30pm OH&S Site Induction; group allocation
6:30pm – 7:30pm Evening meal
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Lecture/workshop: Image Classification and Vegetation Indices; Map
reading theory review; First aid
9:00pm – 9:30pm Preparation for next day field activities (All Groups)
9:30pm – retirement   Kitchen/dinning room clean-up if required (Group A)
Tuesday 23rd September
6:30am Rise, prep for breakfast & lunch (Group A); all students to make
individual breakfast & lunch
7:30am – 1:00pm Field Exercise 1: Map reading/orienteering
1:00pm – 2:00pm   Lunch (in the field)
2:00pm – 5:00pm Field Exercise 2: Vegetation survey for Remote Sensing (site 1)
5:00pm – 6:30pm Download and collate all field data and observations (All groups)
6:30pm – 7:30pm   Evening meal
8:30pm – retirement   Kitchen/dinning room clean-up if required (Group B)
Wednesday 24th September
7:00am Rise, prep for breakfast & lunch (Group B); make individual
breakfast & lunch
8:30pm – 9:30pm Lecture/ Workshop: Geo-rectification and overlay field data
9:30am – 1:00pm Field Exercise 3: Groups A&B – GPS survey of Beltana town
Field Exercise 4: Groups C&D – Theodolite and LIDAR data capture
of cemetery and ruin
1:00pm – 2:00pm   Lunch
2:00pm – 5:00pm Field Exercise 3: Groups C&D – GPS survey of Beltana town
Field Exercise 4: Groups A&B –Theodolite and LIDAR data capture of
cemetery and ruin
5:00pm – 6:30pm Download/upload field data (All groups)
6:30pm – 7:30pm   Evening meal
8:00pm – 9:00pm Lecture/ Workshop: Ortho-rectification; scale and measurements
from aerial photographs; and overlay field data
9:00pm – retirement Kitchen/dinning room clean-up if required (Group C)
Thursday 25th September
7:00am Rise, prep for breakfast & lunch (Group C); make individual
breakfast & lunch
8:30am – 1:30pm Field Exercise 5: Leigh Creek Mine visit
1:30pm – 2:30pm   Lunch (and possibly quandong pie!)
2:30pm – 5:00pm Field Exercise 6: Vegetation survey for Remote Sensing (site 2)
5:00pm – 6:00pm Download/upload field data (All groups)
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6:30pm – 7:30pm   Evening meal
7:30pm – 8:30pm Kitchen/dinning room clean-up and preparation to return to
Adelaide (All Groups)
Friday 26th September
7:00am     Rise, prep for breakfast (Group D)
7:30am – 8:30am Cleanup (All groups)
8:30am     Depart for Adelaide
5:00pm     Expected arrival time at Flinders University
Personal Equipment Checklist
             
You will need to bring:
- All linen is provided, but if you prefer your own sleeping bag/blankets & pillow,
then bring them along
- A light day-pack (for carrying lunch, raincoat, jumper and water when walking)
- 3 litres of water in water bottles or plastic coke containers
- Long sleeve shirts and trousers
- Wide brim hat, not a baseball hat
- Sunscreen cream
- Appropriate walking boots as described
- Spare sandshoes
- Toiletries and towel
- Money for the Monday/Friday lunches (if you purchase lunch)
- Notepad, pencil, pens, calculator and camera (if you have one)
- Small Torch
- Raincoat, jumper and coat (it may rain or become cold at night).  Note:
September can be quite windy
Do not bring:
- A suitcase (use soft carry bags or rucksack)
- Knives or any other dangerous items
- First Aid kits (standard and remote area University first aid kits will be provided –
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Occupational Health and Safety
             
Clothing
The weather is likely to be unpredictable and you are reminded to bring clothing for all likely
events (heat, rain and/or cold).    You will also need strong walking boots with good ankle
support, no steel caps.  These should be worn when outdoors at all times.  If you are buying
new boots for the occasion, they need to be well-worn in by the time of the field camp.
Alcohol
The consumption of alcohol is allowed but under restrictions. Please only bring a limited
amount of alcohol with you, there is not enough room.  Beer drinkers, please use cans.  You
are also reminded that school policy states, “All persons involved in field activities have a
responsibility to ensure that they are not, through the consumption of alcohol or a drug, in
such a state as to endanger their own safety or the safety of others.”    In a hot semi-arid
environment where the activities can become quite physical, you are also reminded that you
will need to severely limit the imbibing of any substances.    Note: the consumption of
alcohol or other drug is forbidden in all forms of University activities.
Illicit drugs
Illicit!
Smoking
Smoking inside any building at the camp site or university vehicle is strictly forbidden.  For
those that do smoke, please be mindful of others who do not.
Medication
While this information will remain confidential, you must reveal any medical conditions,
allergies and medication you are taking to the topic convener using the form attached
below.  Failure to do so shifts the insurance liability, if an emergency arises, back onto you.
Rules Associated with Field Operations
             
The semi-arid environments of Australia can be hostile and dangerous.  Therefore at all
times in the field you must keep strictly to directions made by Flinders University staff, Park
staff or the Station Manager(s) and abide by rules under OH&S.
1. Field Trip Leaders are responsible for participants and for ensuring that appropriate
guidance and supervision is maintained for the duration of the field trip, including during
free time.
2. Participants are expected to take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of
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3. You must not wander off and leave the company of others without permission from a
supervisor.
4. However, if you are lost you must remain where you are in nearby shade and call out
for others.  Do not move even if you remain there overnight.
5. You must wear a long-sleeve shirt, wide brim hat, walking boots, sunscreen cream and
carry a torch and sufficient amount of water with you when outdoors.
6. It is inadvisable to allow any person to work alone in a remote area.  If deemed
necessary for a person to work alone, a system must be put into place requiring the
person to check in regularly with another person.
7. In case of an injury or an emergency, only staff or a nominated person (nominated on
the Monday afternoon) may carry out first aid and take charge of the emergency
situation.  You must respond to this person’s directions in this case.
8. Basic first aid, the use of first aid kits, dealing with snake bite, superficial wounds,
sprains or breaks will be covered on the Monday afternoon.  Staff who have current first
aid qualifications will be nominated as the preferred proponents of CPR on patients.  
Patients with upper leg breaks, severe chest or head injuries, suspected back injuries,
heat stroke, suspected heart attack, snake bite or people who are unconscious will not
be moved from the field site and help and advice will instead be sought from the police
or emergency services.  All injuries other than minor abrasions and bruises will require a
visit to the nearest medical facility at Leigh Creek.
9. If people are late arriving back from an activity by more than 1 hour, the supervisor will
initiate a search of the area with the advice and assistance from the Station Manager.   
This process must not be initiated by a student.  Should an initial search of the area not
be successful, University/park staff or the station manager will notify police who will
initiate a full search and rescue operation.
10. Appropriate communication devices will be made available to staff.  One student in each
group will also be shown how to use a UHF radio should that group supervisor become
unable to use it.  These radios have considerable coverage in the area we will be
operating.
11. Students are not permitted to drive vehicles unless directed by a supervisor and only in
an emergency.
12. Smokers must use a sealed metal container to store all ash and cigarette butts on the
Station.   
13. Smoking is not permitted in or immediately around buildings at Beltana or in any
government or University vehicle.
14. All vehicles will be fitted with a first aid kit and supervisors will carry field first aid kits.
15. All accidents and injuries will be reported by the supervisor in accordance with
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16. Volunteers and visitors participating in field trips have the same rights and obligations as
staff and students to contribute to the provision of a safe environment and to abide by
policies, procedures and rules pertaining to the field trip.
Beltana Station Rules
             
1. Always carry a UHF radio or Next G mobile phone.
2. Stick to tracks to the best of your ability.
3. The ruins on the property are to be viewed from a distance.
4. There are many interesting things.  Please leave where you find them (take photos
instead).
5. Water is a must when traveling – always carry 20lt or more.
6. Maximum speed limit is 70 km ph.
7. Wear a seat belt at all times.
8. Wildlife/livestock is to be left alone – give way when possible.
9. Do not run over the black piping around the property – this is for livestock watering.
10. Please leave all gates as you find them.
11. When on-coming vehicles are approaching, slow to 40 km ph.
Camp Contact Information
             
Contact Beltana Station
For situations where your family or partner need to contact you (for emergencies only), the
Beltana Station Manager (Graham or Laura Ragless) can be contacted by:
Phone:  (08) 8675 2256
Fax:   (08) 8675 2260
Mobile: 0427602256
E-mail: beltanastation1@bigpond.com
Please note that the Beltana phone will not be in attendance at all times.  The answering
machine and the fax machine will only be checked on a daily basis.
Telstra Next G Network
There is no public phone at Beltana Station.  The closest public phone is at Leigh Creek
approximately 40km north of Beltana.  For those students with a mobile phone on the
Telstra Next G network (not Telstra roaming, 3G or GSM) there is coverage over some areas
of Beltana Station – however this is not guaranteed.
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Two satellite phones will be left on for emergency calls for about 6 hours a day.
Satellite Phone 1:  0424 212 978
Satellite Phone 2:  0145 251 302
Contact School of the Environment Office
The Field Camp Leader will make contact with the School Office twice a day (typically early
and late afternoon).  Non urgent but important communication can be passed onto the
camp leader and relayed to students via the School of Environment Office by contacting:
Raj Indela (School of the Environment field trip emergency contact)
Phone: (08) 7221 8588
Email: raj.indela@flinders.edu.au
Kaye Hampton (acting School Manager)
Phone: (08) 8201 5440
Fax: (08) 8201 3567
Email: kaye.hampton@flinders.edu.au
Kristy Johns (Dean’s Suite)
Phone: (08) 820 17577
Fax: 8201 3567
Email: kirsty.johns@flinders.edu.au
Field Activity Consent Forms
             
Once you have carefully read the above instructions, please sign and return both the “Field
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SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
FIELD ACTIVITY CONSENT FORM
(IF YOU ARE 18 YEARS OR OVER)
Name of Student:
________________________________________________________
Topic Number and Name:
________________________________________________________
GIS Field Camp, 22nd September – 26th September  
Beltana Station, Flinders Ranges
(i) I hereby acknowledge that I have received written information on the field activity
associated with this subject, and that I have read and understood the information
provided on the following aspects of the field activity:
(a) date(s) and departure/return times;
(b) location(s);
(c) cost to the student;
(d) transportation arrangements;
(e) itinerary;
(f) student tasks and assessment;
(g) personal items the student should and should not bring;
(h) accommodation and catering arrangements;
(i) alcohol and illicit drugs rules;
(j) smoking;
(k) health and safety requirements and procedures.
(ii) I hereby agree to abide by all the terms and conditions specified for the field activity
in the written information I have received.
(iii) I have the following allergies and/or other medical conditions of which the field
activity supervisor(s) should be aware:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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(iv) During the field activity I will be taking or may need to take the following
medication(s) which I will supply and will self-administer:
_____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
(v) I have the following special dietary needs which will need to be included in the
catering arrangements for the field activity:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_______________
(vi) In case of ill health or injury please contact:
Name ________________________________________________________
Relation to Student
________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________
Phone:   (W)  ____________________(H)  ________________
(vii) Student's phone number:
    (W)  ____________________(H)  ________________
    Signature of Student
    
    _______________________
      Date___________________
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Participant Safety on Field Trips
To be completed by the supervisor/leader and all other participants
As a participant on a field trip you are asked to READ, UNDERSTAND, SIGN and RETURN the bottom part of this
form (in accordance with requirements of the OHS &W Act, 1986). Whilst participating in the field trip you must carry
your personal ID, hat, sunscreen, medications, insect repellent and take food and drink provisions as required.
The following guidelines are for your personal safety. Failure to comply with reasonable instructions may result in you not
being permitted to participate in the remainder of the field trip.
1. Obey all reasonable directions from field trip leader. All boating operations require that you heed instruction and
direction of the boat operator, and all diving instructions from the dive leader.
2. Wear appropriate clothing for prevailing weather conditions (sturdy, enclosed footwear is required).
3. Stay clear of hazardous areas or dangerous locations (eg cliff edges, mine shafts, quarry faces and open slopes).
4. Behave in an orderly manner at all times.
5. Respect the property of others at all times – such as that of landowners and places where you are accommodated.
6. Do not leave your group without notifying the field trip leader of your intended movements in time and place.
7. The consumption of alcohol or other drugs is forbidden in all formal University activities.
8. Firearms, spring or gas powered spears, unauthorised explosives and other weapons are not permitted on any field
trip.
9. All participants are expected to assist in housekeeping duties as directed by the field trip supervisor.
10. University insurance , see page 6
------------?-------Tear along here and return the completed form to the Field Trip leader ---------------------
I have read, understood and agree to the conditions of this field trip. I agree that I will not intentionally cause any
concern regarding my own health and safety or that of others on the field trip.
I hereby give permission for medical treatment to be administered to me in the event of an emergency.
Name: (BLOCK CAPITALS):
Sign: Date: Mobile ?
If you are under 18 years old, your care-giver also needs to sign the form, below.
Sign: Date:
Medical condition: Please advise if you suffer from any known medical conditions, including allergies which may
affect your health or safety on any field exercise, and if you will be taking any medications during any activities, as
follows:
Medication:
In the event of any emergency please contact the following person: (Next of kin)
Name: Contact No:
This is a confidential form.
For the duration of the field trip/s this document will be held by the nominated contact person in the University.
Valid from: To: