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July 2005
Overview: Using computer science skills for the environment
Data gathering: remote sensing from desert to ocean
Data visualization: seeing solutions with GIS Environmental management with databases Environmental modeling
“who done it?” “what if . . . ?”
Environmental communication and activism on the web
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How to capture data from remote and harsh places like the desert in
Xinjiang, western China?
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Remote Sensing:
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non-intrusive data gathering that gives us the really big picture
Images from: Ohio State University, National Science Olympiad.
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Geographical Information System (GIS)
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data stored as layers common database
operations (queries, statistical analysis)
plus the visualization of maps
powerful tool for explaining events and planning strategies
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GIS: lava flows and vegetation
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With GIS, USF Prof. Tracy Benning has been examining how landscape variation affects ecosystem functioning on Hawaii.
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GIS Software Packages
ArcInfo ArcView AMLs Avenue Metadata
MapInfo Vertical Mapper MapBasic Visual Basic Image Analyst (add-on
for remote data sensing)
Job Tip: The US Geological Service (USGS) is now looking for people with GIS skills to work in Hawaii . . .
July 2005
Making the connection: relational databases for environmental management Data is stored in a centralized, efficient and
organized manner. Data can be shared easily. All those involved see a more complete
picture of processes and problems. By querying the data and combining with GIS,
managers can see variations in the data, identify future monitoring needs, and develop pollution control solutions.
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Example: Managing Polluted Groundwater at an Oil Refinery
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Environmental Modeling
noise profile from a power plant chiller
contour plot of contaminant concentrations
mean summer
rainfall (1986-2002)
Images from: Navcon Engineering Network, GEMSS W2
Model, and Instituto di Biometeorologia.
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“Who done it?” Using models to trace heavy metal contamination
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“What if…?” Modeling climate change mitigation scenarios
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We are marching across America for one year, via the internet, to bring everyone together in one loud clear voice of concern to urge our leaders to address global warming now. Please join the march and make your voice heard too.
July 2005
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