Training

At the present time, it is required that new users take at three (3) day course that introduces the user to the physics in the model and how to use the model (see the schedule for a more detailed overview of the course matter). Attendees will receive a printed copy of the DIRSIG User's Manual, course notes, tutorials, and hands-on experience. If the software agreement has been properly signed by a representative of the organization, then the attendees will also leave with a CDROM containing the current release.

The course is taught by Scott D. Brown (the primary developer and technical project manager of the DIRSIG model since 1994), Niek J. Sanders (a DIRSIG developer since 2002) and Adam Goodenough (a DIRSIG developer since 2006). Dr. John R. Schott (Founder of the Digital Imaging and Remote Sensing (DIRS) Laboratory) conducts a extensive model validation talk as part of the scheduled course instruction. Dr. Schott has been the guiding hand behind the DIRSIG model since the start of development in the mid-80's.

Next Course: DIRSIG "Basic" Training, September 13-15, 2010, Fairfax, VA
This "Basic Training" will be held on September 13-15 in Fairfax, VA at the Marriott Residence Inn at Fair Lakes. For more information and to register for the course, please visit the course registration page.