We seek contributions to a paper presentation session at the 2011 Association of American Geographers meeting in Seattle , Washington , USA
Disturbances of natural ecosystems are often described as discrete 'pulse' events that enact land cover change, such as a storm event or timber harvest, or as ongoing subtle disturbances, such as infestation or drought.
Technological and methodological innovation have yielded considerable advances in detection of discrete disturbance events in the last decade. As a result of better detection of initial disturbance impacts, recovery characteristics such as rate of regrowth and successional stages are more easily monitored.
For disturbances with a less discrete signal, detection and quantification remains a challenge, with new methodologies for mapping these disturbances under constant experimentation.
We will convene a series of sessions for presentations on remote sensing methodologies for characterizing pre- and post-disturbance conditions, and quantifying disturbance impacts and recovery due to natural or anthropogenic influences. We especially welcome cross-scalar multitemporal approaches using any remote sensing platform/sensor combination and particularly those studies that involve integration of remotely sensed and field data to analyze factors that influence the disturbance/recovery signal.
For consideration of inclusion into this session(s), please submit your abstract and PIN (personal identification number) by 18 October 2010 to:
Kirsten Barrett
US Geological Survey
Zachary Christman
Department of Geography
Full conference registration and abstract submission to the AAG must be handled individually by each prospective presenter.
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