http://www.syndicatemizzou.org Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:35:47 GMT en-us 40 Center for eResearch Connecting you with the University of Missouri’s innovative research and creative activity http://www.syndicatemizzou.org/images/logo.png 384 80 http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/hong/ipod/Hong1.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/hong/ipod/Hong1.m4v Hong S. He’s research projects in landscape ecology include Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing applications (such as satellite imagery and aerial photography), both of which are put to work in making important forestry management decisions. 3 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:04:15 GMT http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/hong/ipod/Hong2.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/hong/ipod/Hong2.m4v A computer model called LANDIS addresses the larger spatial and temporal dimensions involved in effective forestry management, whether that means looking at the long-term effects of fire management or at tree harvesting practices. In lieu of an ecological crystal ball, this computer model is becoming a crucial tool that employs current science “to simulate the long-term effects of various management decisions.” With LANDIS, it becomes possible to estimate how frequently a fire needs to occur in order to maintain the forest’s ecological health. 3 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:04:37 GMT http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/hong/ipod/Hong4.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/hong/ipod/Hong4.m4v Hong He has observed that many students tend to be drawn to MU’s School of Natural Resources because of their desire to be outdoors studying wildlife in forests and woods. One of He’s goals was to bring students back into the classroom by building up their knowledge and skills with GIS and spatial analysis. Owing to He’s efforts, MU now has both a successful GIS certification program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 3 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:58:13 GMT http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/hong/ipod/Hong8.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/hong/ipod/Hong8.m4v LANDIS, an imprecise acronym that stands for Landscape Disturbance and Succession Model, is co-owned by Hong He and creator David Mladenoff (University of Wisconsin). The model has different components that foster exploration by interest (for example, fire, wind, harvest, insects and disease, fire management, or forest succession), and is free of charge to the public. 3 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:59:28 GMT