Remote Sensing

Mapping the Forest and the Trees: A Visit With Remote Sensing Expert Alan Strahler

Zoe P. Strassfield | Posted 03.24.2012

Read More: Mapping, Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, Maps, Forest, Science, Satellite, Trees, Boston University, Nasa, College, Space, Satellite Imaging, Environment, Lidar, Laser, Science News
Zoe P. Strassfield

Prof. Alan Strahler's current work involves a ground-based LiDAR instrument called ECHIDNA, after the spiky Australian egg-laying mammal.

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The Best First Day of School Ever!

Zoe P. Strassfield | Posted 11.12.2011

Read More: Classes, Boston University, First Day of School, Remote Sensing, Gis, Statistics, College, Boston, Anthropology, College Classes, Archeology, College News
Zoe P. Strassfield

We would much rather still be reading on the beach, reading at the library, reading in bed after waking up late... but summer always has to end, what can you do about it?

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Haiti's Fayette Villagers Forgotten at Epicenter

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Floods, Epicenter, Foreign Aid, Remote Sensing, Nasa, Aid, Fayette, Facebook, Usgs, Landslides, Leogane, EO-1 Satellite, Haitiblog, Haiti Earthquake, Water, Disaster, Youtube, Port-Au-Prince, Villagers, World News
Georgianne Nienaber

Fear continues to linger in Fayette, the village closest to the epicenter of the earthquake in Haiti. A visit from scientists who are doing more than passing through with their instruments would be appreciated.

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