|
An
integrated trends analysis network
Monday,
August 8,
1 PM - 2:30 PM
, Meeting Rooms 516a-b, Level 5, Palais des congrès de Montréal
Organizers:
Douglas Muchoney (dmuchoney@usgs.gov), John Campbell, Thomas Loveland
Description:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Land Cover
Trends Project has developed a comprehensive methodology to measure regional
land cover change. This approach involves ecoregion-based sampling and change
analysis techniques; the use of Landsat MSS and TM data; characterizing the
types, rates, and temporal variability of change for a 30-year period;
documenting the regional driving forces and consequences of change; and
preparing a national synthesis of land cover change. The USGS proposes to
develop an inter-institutional collaboration to expand the Land Cover Trends
Project to include not only the existing landscape indicators, but also
environmental, biological, and management indicators. The USGS and partner
institutions have already invested in the requisite remote sensing data
collection, archive and distribution systems. An Integrated Trends Analysis
Network can be achieved globally within 3 years, providing timely support of
biodiversity assessment and monitoring targets. The purpose of this special
session is to inform ESA members about this evolving project. The session will
encourage critical, clarifying dialogue toward engaging further support for the
project.
|
