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An investigation into modeling snow cover elements at Crater Lake National Park and surrounding environs as an improved "ground truth" method for satellite snow observations

Creator:: Hamilton, William L.
Abstract:: Streamflow forecasts are essential to the optimal operation of hydroelectric and irrigation reservoirs in the Pacific Northwest. Satellite snow cover observations would aid in these streamflow forecasts by providing snow cover data at regular time intervals. Unfortunately, satellite capability to remotely sense mountain snow cover conditions is indeterminate due to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: thanks to the members of my committee: Dr. Gordon E. Matzke, Dr. Keith Muckleston, Dr. Edward E. Starkey

An assessment of southern Oregon clearcut and shelterwood cut cover types using LANDSAT MSS digital and supporting aircraft data

Creator:: Hawley, David Llewellyn
Abstract:: The feasibility of utilizing LANDSAT MSS data in assessing surface cover types and areal extent of clearcut and shelterwood cut harvest sites in southern Oregon was investigated. The research utilized extensive 'ground truth' information to evaluate the LANDSAT data. A three faceted ground truth collection scheme analyzed 1) U.S. Forest...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: editorial comments. Dr. J. Granville Jensen, Dr. Charles L. Rosenfeld, Dr. Edward E. Starkey and Dr

Impacts of instream flows on the Colorado River Delta, Mexico : spatial vegetation change analysis and opportunities for restoration

Creator:: Zamora-Arroyo, Jose Francisco
Abstract:: Until the 1930s, flows of the Colorado River maintained approximately 781,060 hectares of wetlands in its delta. These wetlands provided important feeding and nesting grounds for resident and migratory birds as well as spawning and protection habitat for many fish and other invertebrate species. However, the Delta's wetlands started to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for Restoration. Abstract approved: James R. Pease Until the 1930s, flows of the Colorado River

An Exploration of Climate Change, Conservation, and Cooperation, in Three Essays

Creator:: Johnson, Steven Mana'oakamai
Abstract:: The defining feature of our planet are the oceans, which make up 70% of the Earth’s surface. The importance of the ocean cannot be understated: 50% of oxygen originates from phytoplankton; heat is absorbed and redistributed by ocean currents; and hundreds of millions of people rely on the ocean for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Three Essays. Abstract approved: __________________________________________ James R. Watson

An investigation of the utility of Landsat 2 MSS data to the fire-danger rating area, and forest fuel analysis within Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Creator:: Rabii, Hassan Alizadeh
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : (Redacted for privacy Dr. James F. Laney Inventorying and mapping of the amounts of downed forest fuel

Selected factors affecting the pattern of agricultural land conversion in Washington County, Oregon, 1963-1973

Creator:: Furuseth, Owen J., 1949-
Abstract:: In recent years the conversion of agricultural lands to more intensive non-rural land uses has become a focus of increasing public awareness and concern. The growing attention to farmland conversion is manifested in increasing public policies and legilsation to protect agricultural and forestry land uses. Nevertheless, our understanding of the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: land conversion in Washington County, Oregon, 1963-1973 AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Owen James

Criteria for evaluating the visual resource a classification system

Creator:: Leineweber, Stephen J.
Abstract:: Planning for the visual resource has always been difficult because of the complex nature of the subject matter. Recent federal legislation has generated a large amount of research on the problem of scenic measurement. Using an adaptation of a visual analysis system used by the Forest Service, a fourteen square...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
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Archaeological Investigations at the Seal Rock Site, 35LNC14 : A Late Prehistoric Shell Midden Located on the Central Oregon Coast

Creator:: Clark, Linda Ann
Abstract:: Seal Rock (35LNC14) is a late prehistoric shell midden site located on the central Oregon coast. Information derived from the faunal remains, radiocarbon dates, and location and size of the midden deposits suggest the site represents a late littoral stage of cultural adaptation. Analyses of lithic artifacts, and bone and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : A Late Prehistoric Shell Midden Located on the Central Oregon Coast Abstract approved: Richard E

A study of nonfarm dwellings in an exclusive farm use zone

Creator:: McDonough, Mary
Abstract:: The proliferation of nonfarm residential dwellings into agricultural areas is a prominent factor in the loss of agricultural land. In Oregon, permits for nonfarm dwellings in an agricultural zone must meet certain state criteria. The criteria contain vague phrases which are open to interpretation. Decision makers apply soil criteria as...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: flooding, vegetation, location and size of the tract; and E) Complies with such other conditions as the

Non-Regulatory Techniques for Fish and Wildlife Habitat Protection on Private Lands

Creator:: Malouf, Beth
Abstract:: A survey was developed for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to collect information about non-regulatory fish and wildlife habitat programs in nine states (Alaska, California, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Pennsylvania, Texas and Vermont). Non-regulatory programs are voluntary and offer incentives to landowners who are interested in protecting or...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Thanks also for advice and assistance from Courtney Armentrout and Philip Smith and from Dr. James Pease

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An investigation into modeling snow cover elements at Crater Lake National Park and surrounding environs as an improved "ground truth" method for satellite snow observations

An assessment of southern Oregon clearcut and shelterwood cut cover types using LANDSAT MSS digital and supporting aircraft data

Impacts of instream flows on the Colorado River Delta, Mexico : spatial vegetation change analysis and opportunities for restoration

An Exploration of Climate Change, Conservation, and Cooperation, in Three Essays

An investigation of the utility of Landsat 2 MSS data to the fire-danger rating area, and forest fuel analysis within Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Selected factors affecting the pattern of agricultural land conversion in Washington County, Oregon, 1963-1973

Criteria for evaluating the visual resource a classification system

Archaeological Investigations at the Seal Rock Site, 35LNC14 : A Late Prehistoric Shell Midden Located on the Central Oregon Coast

A study of nonfarm dwellings in an exclusive farm use zone

Non-Regulatory Techniques for Fish and Wildlife Habitat Protection on Private Lands

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