Kyle Hartfield

I specialize in the integration of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System techniques for multi-disciplinary research.

My current research projects include:

• Identification of vegetation species along the Lower Gila River to help the BLM manage invasive plants in the region.
• Development of an online tool for the NPS to evaluate the impacts of environmental changes on cultural resources along the Rocky Mountains.
• Data collection in regards to the state of the Eastern Mojave along the border of Nevada and California.
• Combining LiDAR, drone photographs and multispectral image data to measure the amount of water created from snow events along the Mogollon Rim in central Arizona.
• My past research projects include:
• Assessing environmental changes due to gold mining operations in Ghana
• Mapping of woody plant cover in the central United States over three decades
• The fusion of LiDAR data with high spatial resolution data to map mosquito habitat.
• The examination of multiple classification techniques to discern different types of crops.
• Examination of trends in phenology throughout South America.
• The impact urban development has on owl nesting patterns.

Through my experience with problem solving using a variety of Remote Sensing and GIS software I provide a unique learning experience focused on techniques.

Courses Taught:

GEOG/GIST 330: Introduction to Remote Sensing
GEOG 417/GIST: Geographic Information Systems for Natural and Social Sciences
GIST 601B: Remote Sensing Science