Advanced Topics in Earth Science

Virginia SOL ESII.8

Explore technological advancements and innovative research in Earth Science.

What students need to be able to do

  • Investigate technological advancements such as Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment-Follow-On (GRACE-FO).
  • Investigate Global Positioning Systems and Global Information Systems.
  • Investigate Geospatial Imaging technologies.
  • Investigate Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites.
  • Investigate geophysical imaging of Earth's deep and shallow interior.
  • Investigate macro and micro mineral analytical techniques.
  • Investigate stable isotope geochemistry.