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Research in Remote Sensing and GIS
Much of our research in the 1990s focused on methods for using imagery from satellite-borne optical remote sensors to characterize regional patterns of biodiversity. We also investigated the used of synthetic aperture radar to map and model forest biomass in conifer forests of the western U.S. A third branch of research concerns the use of archival and modern digital air photos to monitor long term changes in land use, land cover and tree populations.
Our research in Geographic Information Systems is concerned with predictive mapping of species' habitats. We are interested in geographic patterns of and controls on terrestrial biodiversity, and how we can best model biodiversity patterns with available mapped information. What is the relationship between biodiversity persistence and land use, land ownership and management and road networks? Can we model habitat condition and trends using those and other socioeconomic indicators?
Follow this link to recent and current research projects in Remote Sensing and GIS.