2004 UC Proceedings Abstract
Natural Resource Data Extraction: Tools for Managers Track: Environmental Management Author(s): Christopher McGinty, Dennis Wright, R Ramsey Land managers and stewasrd are continually searching for quality geospatial data for informed, time-sensitive decisions. Existing datasets such as digital elevation models (DEMs), hydrology, vegetation, soil, etc., allow managers instant or near instant access to critical information. Unfortunately, many land managers have neither the time nor knowledge necessary to use existing data. However, we have developed methods and prototypes that allow land managers instant access to critical remotely sensed and GIS data. Furthermore, we have worked with land managers around the state of Utah and Nevada to fine-tune solutions. This paper will discuss our successes and failures with land managers and helping them to effectively use geospatial data. Christopher McGinty Utah State University 3807 West 2200 South Wellsville , UT 84339 US Phone: 435-770-0642 E-mail: chris@gis.usu.edu Dennis Wright Utah State University NASA Affiliated Research Center 4140 Old Main Hill Logan , UT 84322 US Phone: 435-797-0496 E-mail: dennisw@cc.usu.edu R Ramsey Utah State University Department of Forest, Range, and Wildlife Sciences 5275 Old Main Hill Logan , UT 84322-5275 US Phone: 435-797-3783 E-mail: doug.ramsey@usu.edu |
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