Applying remote sensing techniques to study land cover change
From Madagascar to West Virginia, this site explores the ways in which satellite imagery can illuminate spatial and temporal land-use patterns and answer critical questions in landscape conservation. By using customized algorithms to map forest cover, agriculture, and other land uses, we can capture fine-scale landscape changes and analyze these patterns within their social-ecological contexts. In the end, remote sensing techniques can generate powerful maps to inform on-the-ground conservation and restoration efforts.
About the Author
Alana Lutz is a senior at Middlebury College studying biology and geography. Her first love is the study of animals and their habitats out in the field, but more recently she has discovered the power of GIS and other geographical techniques to offer valuable insights to the field of conservation ecology. Outside of class, Alana serves as Head Guide for the college’s outing club and races for the mountain bike team. She also loves trail running in terrible weather, snowboarding, and overly elaborate baking projects.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to arlutz@middlebury.edu.
