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Dr. John Lindsay
- Application of LiDAR DEMs to study gully erosion in the Peak District National Park, UK (with M. Evans, UofM)
- Using DEM-derived indices of wind exposure/sheltering to explain the spatial variability in nitrogen and other contaminants in moss species (with J. Rothwell, MMU)
- The spatial pattern and timing of ephemeral flows in headwater channels (with R. Bhamjee, UofG, C. Goulsbra and M. Evans, UofM)
- Automated techniques for the placement of sample outlets in drainage basin delineation (with J. Rothwell, MMU)
- Development of the Terrain Analysis System (TAS) GIS.
- Initialization of soil moisture in climate models
We are contributing to efforts for understanding the role of land surface soil moisture for improvements to precipitation and temperature forecast skill in subseasonal climate forecasts (at lead times of one month or more). These efforts target techniques for removing bias in meteorological forcing products, and evaluating data assimilation methods for reducing error in soil moisture estimates.
Dr. Aaron Berg
- Soil Moisture and Remote sensing
It is clear that any model generated estimate of the soil water state will be subject to error therefore a significant component of my research program has been directed towards the evaluation of soil moisture estimates as predicted by models, from microwave brightness temperatures and through merger in a data assimilation systems. To complete this work we have established two soil moisture-monitoring networks for the evaluation of soil moisture retrieval algorithms, land surface models and data assimilation systems.
- Applications of soil moisture products
As soil moisture products from satellite, and models improve numerous applications of these data sets are possible. One aspect of my research program focuses on the development of applications of soil moisture products for agriculture or watershed processes.
Dr. Janet Mersey
- Modelling Landscape Diversity and Change in the Sierra de Manantlan Biosphere Reserve, Mexico
This study applies techniques for spatial modelling and change detection, based on geographic information systems and digital image processing methods, to aid the effective and sustainable management of land in the Sierra de Manantlan Biosphere reserve in southwestern Mexico. The project involves researchers at the Universities of Guelph, Wisconsin, and Guadalajara, and provides exchange opportunities for students from all three institutions.
- Change in Land Use/Land Cover Patterns in the Credit Valley Area of the Niagara Escarpment
This study evaluates the spatial and temporal dimensions of landscape change along the Niagara Escarpment. Work focused initially on examining the changes in forest cover and fragmentation in the forks of the Credit area between 1977 and 1996. Efforts are now underway to extend this work to the entire Credit River Watershed, with involvement of researchers from Credit Valley Conservation.
- Assessing the Spatial Dimensions of Land Use Conflict in the Tianmushan Biosphere Reserve, China
Protected natural areas in the Tianmushan Biosphere Reserve include magnificent stands of ancient ginkgos, chinese cedars, and golden larch. This small Reserve also supports a Buddhist community and temple, a growing complex of tourist facilities, and local residents engaged in agriculture and the harvesting of forest products. Balancing these various land use needs is an on-going challenge, and provides an opportunity to assess the use of GIS-based land allocation models in land management decision-making.
Dr. Wanhong Yang
- Currently conducting research on cost effectiveness of agricultural conservation programs with funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Ontario Innovation Trust, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, and Canadian Water Network.
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