2012 Conference

ForestSat 2012: A conference promoting science-based applications of remote sensing and other spatial data in forested ecosystems

Dates: 11-14 September 2012

Location: Corvallis, (Oregon), USA

Venue: Oregon State University

Host: Oregon State University

Organizing lead: Warren Cohen, Maureen Duane, Michael Wing

Attendees (approximate): 270

About: A conference promoting science-based applications of remote sensing and other spatial data in forested systems

Thematic Areas: ForestSAT 2012 is the 5th in a series of international conferences promoting scientifically based understanding of how Spatial Analysis Technologies (the SAT in ForestSAT) can help describe and monitor forested systems. Recognized is an inherent need to integrate data from an array of remote sensing systems, and other spatial information, using a variety of approaches. Numerous uses of spatial data are relevant, from addressing the needs of local forest managers, to informing forest ecosystem models, to establishing monitoring systems in support of international agreements. Delegates represent research organizations, universities, agencies, and the private sector.

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Keynote speakers:

• Dr. Curtis Woodcock, Boston University

• Dr. Thomas Spies, USDA Forest Service

• Dr. Jacqueline Rosette, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center & Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland

Program: ForestSAT2012 Program

Special issue: Remote Sensing of Environment 2012 ForestSAT Special issue