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PHOTOGRAMMETRIC TRAINING FOR GEOLOGISTS U.S.A.—9 
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE 
Six training courses in photogrammetry for geologists were given during the 
1954—1955 period at the Washington headquarters of the Geological Survey. 
Additional courses are scheduled during 1956. 
A second training center for geologists was organized at Denver, Colorado 
for geologists operating in the Rocky Mountain region. The first course, given 
in September 1955, was made identical to those given in the Washington area. 
Plans are being made to give this course over an extended period to about one 
hundred additional geologists and engineers from the Geologic, Water Resources, 
and Conservation Divisions. 
The possibility of a third training center, to be located in the Pacific Coast 
area, is being considered; if approved, this center will provide training for 
geologists in the far west and those engaged in Alaskan work. 
CONCLUSIONS 
The most frequent observation made by those who have completed the 
course is that every geologist who does field work and map compliation should 
benefit by this type of training. Experience in giving the courses also indicates 
that training should include a knowledge of basic photogrammetric principles 
and the most comprehensive training possible in photogrammetric instru- 
ments, as well as in the techniques of photo interpretation. 
It seems appropriate to report to our colleagues abroad that the training 
courses described appear to have been built on a sound and practical basis. The 
information and skills acquired can be put to immediate use by the geologist. 
The courses have stimulated interest in the application of photogrammetry to 
making measurements of dips, strikes, thickness of beds, profile elements and 
the like; measurements heretofore largely made in the field.