A Multi-Temporal Land Cover Change Analysis of Tropical Forest in Haiti (1973-2010)

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Geology, Natural Resource Management

Mentor Information

Wanxiao Sun, Peter Wampler

Department

Geography and Planning, Geology

Location

Kirkhof Center KC 69

Start Date

10-4-2013 9:00 AM

End Date

10-4-2013 10:00 AM

Keywords

Physical Science, Sustainability, World Perspective

Abstract

This study aims to provide accurate quantitative data relating to Tropical Forest land cover change in Haiti. Using Landsat imagery and Geographic Information System (GIS) software, we will produce a multi-temporal land-change profile of Tropical Forest for the past 37 years (1973-2010). Because the study extent covers multiple generations of Landsat Satellites, MSS, TM, and ETM+ imagery will be utilized. Maps will be generated using the following steps: 1) layer stacking of images using satellite equivalent bands; 2) mosaicking of scenes for each chosen date; 3) scene normalization of radiance and reflectance; and 4) supervised classification of Tropical Forest areas. The following questions will be examined: What was the total change in Tropical Forest area during the study extent? What regions of Haiti suffered the greatest loss in Tropical Forest area? Is the amount of deforestation measured consistent with previous studies?

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A Multi-Temporal Land Cover Change Analysis of Tropical Forest in Haiti (1973-2010)

Kirkhof Center KC 69

This study aims to provide accurate quantitative data relating to Tropical Forest land cover change in Haiti. Using Landsat imagery and Geographic Information System (GIS) software, we will produce a multi-temporal land-change profile of Tropical Forest for the past 37 years (1973-2010). Because the study extent covers multiple generations of Landsat Satellites, MSS, TM, and ETM+ imagery will be utilized. Maps will be generated using the following steps: 1) layer stacking of images using satellite equivalent bands; 2) mosaicking of scenes for each chosen date; 3) scene normalization of radiance and reflectance; and 4) supervised classification of Tropical Forest areas. The following questions will be examined: What was the total change in Tropical Forest area during the study extent? What regions of Haiti suffered the greatest loss in Tropical Forest area? Is the amount of deforestation measured consistent with previous studies?