Introduction to GRASS GIS

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URL - the landing page for the learning resource: 
http://ncsu-geoforall-lab.github.io/grass-intro-workshop/
Description - a brief synopsis, abstract or summary of what the learning resource is about: 

GRASS GIS, commonly referred to as GRASS (Geographic Resources Analysis Support System), is a free and open source Geographic Information System (GIS) software suite used for geospatial data management and analysis, image processing, graphics and maps production, spatial modeling, and visualization. GRASS GIS is currently used in academic and commercial settings around the world, as well as by many governmental agencies and environmental consulting companies. It is a founding member of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo).

This training includes an introduction to raster and vector analysis, image processing, water flow modeling, Lidar data import and analysis, solar radiation analysis, shaded relief, network analysis using four interaces, and python scripting.   The training uses GRASS GIS 7.0 and a GRASS GIS NC SPM sample dataset.  The GitHub repository can be found at:  https://github.com/ncsu-geoforall-lab/grass-intro-workshop .

Authoring Person(s) Name: 
Vaclav Petras
Authoring Organization(s) Name: 
NCSU GeoForAll Lab
License - link to legal statement specifying the copyright status of the learning resource: 
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International - CC BY 4.0
Access Cost: 
No fee
Primary language(s) in which the learning resource was originally published or made available: 
English
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Keywords - short phrases describing what the learning resource is about: 
Data analysis
Data modeling
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Network analysis
Subject Discipline - subject domain(s) toward which the learning resource is targeted: 
Physical Sciences and Mathematics: Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences and Mathematics: Environmental Sciences
Publisher - organization credited with publishing or broadcasting the learning resource: 
NCSU GeoForAll Lab
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Interactive Resource - requires a user to take action or make a request in order for the content to be understood, executed or experienced.
Contact Person(s): 
Vaclav Petras
Contact Organization(s): 
NCSU GeoForAll Lab
Educational Info
Purpose - primary educational reason for which the learning resource was created: 
Instruction - detailed information about aspects or processes related to data management or data skills.
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Course - series of units and lessons used to teach the skills and knowledge required by its curriculum.
Target Audience - intended audience for which the learning resource was created: 
Citizen scientist
Early-career research scientist
Graduate student
Mid-career research scientist
Research faculty
Undergraduate student
Intended time to complete - approximate amount of time the average student will take to complete the learning resource: 
More than 1 Day (but less than 1 week)