Center for Remote Sensing and Mapping Science

Center for Remote Sensing
and Mapping Science

Dr. Roy A. Welch, Director
GGS Building, Rm 204a, The University of Georgia,
Athens, GA 30602 USA
Tel: (706) 542-2359 --- FAX: (706) 542-2358

NEW! CRMS has been named NASA Center of Excellence in Remote Sensing!

The Center for Remote Sensing and Mapping Science (CRMS) undertakes interdisciplinary research projects requiring the development of image and map data processing technologies for applications in the physical, biological and mapping sciences. Typical projects include evaluations of the cartographic potential of Landsat, SPOT, Shuttle Imaging Radar and proposed imaging systems data, photogrammetric assessments of erosion from cropland throughout the United States, automated feature extraction for digital map revision from satellite images and geographic information system (GIS) studies of agricultural land, wetlands and tropical forests to assess man's impact on the environment.

Specialties of the Center's multidisciplinary staff include remote sensing/digital image processing, digital photogrammetry, image interpretation, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and software development focused on applications in ecology, forestry, geography, geology and hydrology. In addition, the CRMS undertakes service projects for state and local agencies that require the transfer of mapping technologies.

The CRMS sponsors short courses on the latest image processing and GIS techniques that attract representatives from academia, private industry and government agencies concerned with resource inventory and environmental monitoring. Close associations are maintained with remote sensing organizations and scientists in Canada, Europe, South America, and Asia. The CRMS provides technical assistance to universities and to local, state, and federal agencies.

Last Updated 09/24/01

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