Arc Partnerships: Industry and Academia Explore Remote Sensing Applications

Authors

J. E. Means, Oregon State University
P. F. Hopkins, State University of New York-Syracuse
J. R. Jensen, University of South Carolina
S. R. Schill, University of South Carolina
J. W. Chipman, University of Wisconsin-Madison
R. D. Ramsey, Utah State UniversityFollow
D. A. Stow, San Diego State University

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Journal of Forestry

Volume

99

Issue

6

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

6-1-2001

First Page

4

Last Page

12

Abstract

Incorporating remote sensing and GIS technology into forestland management requires significant investment in tools and expertise, for uncertain benefits. The NASA-sponsored Affiliated Research Center (ARC) program seeks to reduce the risk through industry-university partnerships. These partnerships help define feasibility, benefits, and costs for new or improved information, methods, and products. The projects described include inventory, stand height and volume classification, and species type mapping and incorporate the use of digital airborne and satellite imagery, radar, and lidar data. Partners may include forest companies, consultants, technology developers, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

Recommended Citation

Means, J. E.; Hopkins, P. F.; Jensen, J. R.; Schill, S. R.; Chipman, J. W.; Ramsey, R. D.; and Stow, D. A., "Arc Partnerships: Industry and Academia Explore Remote Sensing Applications" (2001). Wildland Resources Faculty Publications. Paper 3216.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/wild_facpub/3216