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mapping curriculum: first flight

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As part of the Grassroots Mapping Curriculum series.

Getting started in the field. Quick checklist before going out to do actual field work: - understanding which materials you would like to use and how they work - review of all safety matters and regulations - acceptable weather conditions

The strategy for mapping a particular site will depend on the area of interest. How large is the area? What potential hazards are present, if any?

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At Western Carolina University, the student mappers covered the large area of the university by flying 3 separate times in spatially distributed locations.