Dendrochronology Aids in Understanding Overall Changes to the Ravines at GVSU Allendale Campus
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Mentor Information
Peter Wampler
Department
Geology
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 90
Start Date
11-4-2012 9:00 AM
Keywords
Information, Innovation, and Technology, Environment, Technology
Abstract
Dendrochronology is the carful measurement and analysis of the distinct rings which form each year a tree is alive. This determines a date which can be used for archaeological sites, to calibrate a radiocarbon date, or to determine environmental or climate variations in the past. The Allendale campus of GVSU has expanded through the addition of buildings and parking lots. The amount of water going almost directly into the ravines has changed dramatically as a result. Dendrochronology of both living and dead trees in the ravines can provide a temporal record of runoff and erosion changes. Core samples of trees will be taken in the ravines at sites located with a Global Position System (GPS). Digital photographs of the samples will be taken and photos will be referenced using a Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS will allow accurate measurements of rings for each sample and image enhancements will allow subtle features to be highlighted and analyzed.
Dendrochronology Aids in Understanding Overall Changes to the Ravines at GVSU Allendale Campus
Henry Hall Atrium 90
Dendrochronology is the carful measurement and analysis of the distinct rings which form each year a tree is alive. This determines a date which can be used for archaeological sites, to calibrate a radiocarbon date, or to determine environmental or climate variations in the past. The Allendale campus of GVSU has expanded through the addition of buildings and parking lots. The amount of water going almost directly into the ravines has changed dramatically as a result. Dendrochronology of both living and dead trees in the ravines can provide a temporal record of runoff and erosion changes. Core samples of trees will be taken in the ravines at sites located with a Global Position System (GPS). Digital photographs of the samples will be taken and photos will be referenced using a Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS will allow accurate measurements of rings for each sample and image enhancements will allow subtle features to be highlighted and analyzed.