Fluvial geomorphology and channel migration typically have been studied by relying on field observations or long-term, medium- to low-resolution remote sensing imagery acquired over extended intervals. The technology of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) allows for on-demand data collection with high spatial resolution. This study compares the measurements of aerial imagery produced by the National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) and the aerial imagery produced by a UAS, as well as their ability to capture and analyze land cover and geomorphic changes after flood events between 2017 and 2021 on the Sun River in Central Montana.
Tanner Tompkins works for a ranch management company headquartered in Bozeman, managing GIS data for over 2 million acres of deeded/leased land. He also helps lead a stream restoration program for the ranch company via GPS surveying, geomorphic measurements, UAS data capture, GIS... Read More →
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:55pm - 4:25pm MDT
Lewis Room
