Posted at 11:34 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2007
New technology helps natural resource management
Advertiser Staff
The state is sponsoring a presentation on the new technology behind natural resource management decisions at 2 p.m. on Mondayat the Hawaii State Capitol auditorium.Dr. Greg Asner, of the Carnegie Institute and Stanford University will speak on technology that combines a laser-based system of creating topographic images, and hyperspectral imagery.
He said this innovative system is capable of capturing detail extending from the forest canopy to the ocean floor, and is useful for modeling forest, hydrological, and marine cycles and ecosystems.
The presentation is geared for a lay audience as well as policymakers, natural resource managers, land use planners and GIS/remote sensing professionals.
The presentation is co-sponsored by the Hawaii Statewide GIS Program, Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, and Hawaii Geographic Information Council.
For more information contact David Joughlin, 586-0915 or Ron Cannarella at 587-4189.
