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Rapid Riparian Buffer Width And Quality Analysis Using Lidar In South Carolina, Emre Akturk
Rapid Riparian Buffer Width And Quality Analysis Using Lidar In South Carolina, Emre Akturk
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The importance of protecting water quality and aquatic resources are increasing because of harmful human impacts within and around waterways. Establishing or restoring functional riparian areas protect water quality and are a good mechanism to conserve aquatic systems, plants, and wildlife. Laser-based remote sensing technology offers a high resolution approach to both characterize and document changes in riparian buffer zones (RBZs). The objectives of this study were to build a model to calculate riparian buffer width on both sides of a stream using a LiDAR-derived slope variable, to classify riparian buffers and determine their quality, and to evaluate the appropriateness …
A Comparison Of Recreational- And Intermediate Survey-Grade Gps Units For Importing Data Into Gis Software Packages, Tyler A. Brown, Lawrence R. Gering, Thomas J. Straka
A Comparison Of Recreational- And Intermediate Survey-Grade Gps Units For Importing Data Into Gis Software Packages, Tyler A. Brown, Lawrence R. Gering, Thomas J. Straka
The Journal of Extension
Global positioning systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become common tools for Extension professionals. These systems vary in terms of accuracy and cost. GPS ranges from recreational-quality to survey-quality, with intermediate levels in between. As the user moves from recreational-quality to survey-quality, both accuracy and cost increase. We compare a recreational GPS unit (Garmin) and importing data into Google Earth software and an intermediate survey-grade GPS unit (Trimble Juno) and importing data into ArcMap GIS software. These represent two of the most common GIS choices available to natural resource professionals. Cost effectiveness will depend on accuracy requirements.
Improving Interactive Workshops: A Case Study Of Gis Workshops, Corina Guevara, Robert Swett, Martha C. Monroe
Improving Interactive Workshops: A Case Study Of Gis Workshops, Corina Guevara, Robert Swett, Martha C. Monroe
The Journal of Extension
Traditional training in geospatial technologies consists of lecturing for up to 45 minutes, giving a demonstration, and then assigning a hands-on software exercise. This educational approach, however, can be improved upon to increase learning and retention by adults. In this article, a more active learning design is presented that was used to improve Geographic Information System training workshops for university faculty, staff, and students.