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  • Comparative foraging ecology of five species of Pacific seabirds : multi-scale analyses of marine habitat use

    Creator:
    Suryan, Robert
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    Seabirds are an integral component of marine ecosystems, however, because humans typically observe only snapshots of their lives at sea, our understanding of seabird foraging ecology is often limited. A more complete understanding of the ecological roles of seabirds and identification of critical foraging habitats requires the ability to follow...
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    Dissertation
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    analyzed albatross aerodynamics and satellite remote sensing data to demonstrate that the four species of

  • Analytical framework for modeling scale-related variabilities in remote sensing

    Creator:
    Chen, Chaur-fong
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    A general analytical framework was established to investigate the scale-related variabilities in remote sensing. The variabilities were studied first by investigating canopy structure, canopy interaction with light, relation between spectral reflectance and plant phenological parameters. The variabilities simulated by the plant model were compared with the actual spectral data acquired...
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    Dissertation
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    variabilities in remote sensing AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Chaur-Fong Chen for the degree of Doctor of

  • Photosynthesis of conifers : influential factors and potentials for remote sensing

    Creator:
    Yoder, Barbara J.
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    Remote sensing offers the potential for monitoring photosynthesis over large temporal and spatial scales. The purpose of this thesis is to provide information that will help to develop methods to predict photosynthesis from the light reflected by canopies. The studies focused on a simple model of canopy photosynthetic potential: Acanopy...
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    Dissertation

  • Microwave scattering from surf zone waves

    Creator:
    Catalán Mondaca, Patricio A.
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    Wave breaking in the surf zone is an important forcing mechanism on the generation of nearshore currents and in the driving of sediment transport. At the same time, wave breaking can have significant spatial and temporal variability that needs to be accounted for in the description of nearshore processes. Remote...
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    personnel involved. As an alternative, remote sensing techniques can provide large spatial coverage with a

  • Water management in the North Deschutes unit irrigation district : geographic perspectives and remote sensing applications

    Creator:
    Nellis, M. Duane
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    The North Unit irrigation District of Central Oregon, a water project developed under the guidelines of the Bureau of Reclamation, is characterized by limited water and the need for efficient utilization and control of the irrigation system. To manage the limited water resource, irrigators need a timely and economical method...
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    Dissertation

  • Identification of irrigation practices using photographic and optical-mechanical scanning remote sensing techniques

    Creator:
    Naim, Shamim
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    Irrigation is essential for profitable agriculture in the western United States. It is the largest consumer of water and power in Oregon. Conflicting uses of water and power and their scarcity demands judicious planning for allocation of these resources. Creditable baseline data are not only needed for irrigated crop acreages,...
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    photographic and optical-mechanical scanning remote sensing techniques AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Shamim

  • Remote sensing of radiation stress gradients from optical imagery

    Creator:
    Killian, Jason R.
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    Wave-induced circulation is the defining characteristic of the nearshore. Within this region, the constant feedback cycle between incoming waves, wave-generated currents, and the mobile sediment bed is responsible for the evolution of complex patterns in nearshore and beach morphology. Central to our understanding of this system is knowledge of the...
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    Master of Science in Oceanography presented on September 14, 2007. Title: Remote Sensing of Radiation

  • Depth estimation and frontal imaging via X-band marine radar

    Creator:
    Honegger, David Andrew
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    This dissertation focuses on two core aspects of remote sensing: (a) interpretation of the remotely sensed data to identify and characterize sea surface features of interest, and (b) the quantitative analysis of previously characterized features to produce robust estimates of geophysical variables. Specifically, these aspects are addressed in the context...
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    aspects of remote sensing: (a) interpretation of the remotely sensed data to identify and characterize

  • Quantification of landslide movement in a forested environment

    Creator:
    Conner, Jeremy C.
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    Landslides are an insidious natural hazard, which can result in significant damage to public infrastructure. Limited monitoring tools are available, particularly tools suitable for use in forested environments. These tools often only allow a few locations across the slide to be monitored. Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) shows promise as a...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Spatial analysis of potato canopy nitrogen content using remotely sensed reflectance measurements

    Creator:
    Stangel, David E.
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    This study sought to explore the relationship between spatial scale and canopy chemistry through the use of remotely sensed videography data and total nitrogen content of potato petioles. A range of broad band spectral indices were employed along with standard red and green wavelengths to define an optimum scale or...
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    proved to be a versatile and cost effective alternative to traditional remote sensing platforms. The