Renovation and Modernization of Facilities for GIS and Remote Sensing Research at Oklahoma State University

作为ARI资金的接受者，俄克拉荷马州州立大学（OSU）将翻新和现代化其用于地理信息系统（GIS）和遥感研究的研究设施，这些设施位于静水校区的地理大楼。 多用途设施在该地区作为地理研究中心的声誉越来越高。在该部进行的研究的例子包括：语言创新的传播，建模景观和大气条件之间的空间相关性，并整合遥感和地理信息系统技术优化作物产量的调查。 地理教师与校园内其他部门的教师以及与全国各地机构的企业和行业相关的专业人员合作。 除了进行高质量的研究，在俄勒冈州立大学的GIS遥感教师作出了重大承诺，以增加谁是参与地理研究的学生在俄克拉荷马州的数量和质量，特别是在传统上代表性不足的人口在该领域。 该项目将提供关键的研究基础设施，使该计划继续进行尖端的地理研究到二十一世纪。需要立即注意的缺陷如下：电力和接地不足，与暴露的煤气和电线管道有关的安全问题，暖气和空调不足，以及为提高研究和研究培训所用空间的效率而进行的墙壁改造。该项目一旦完成，将支持全球变化和环境研究领域的重要调查。

As a recipient of ARI funds, Oklahoma State University (OSU) will renovate and modernize its research facilities used for geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing research located in the Geography Building on the Stillwater campus. The multi-use facility has a growing reputation in the region as a center for geographic research. Examples of research conducted in the Department include: investigations of the diffusion of language innovations, modeling spatial correlation between landscape and atmospheric conditions, and integrating remote sensing and geographic information system technologies for optimizing crop yields. Geography faculty collaborate with faculty in other departments on campus as well as professionals affiliated with academe and industry in institutions throughout the country. In addition to performing high quality research, the GIS remote sensing faculty at OSU has made a major commitment to increasing the number and quality of students who are involved with geographic research in Oklahoma, especially among populations that are traditionally under-represented in the field. This project will provide the critical research infrastructure that will allow the program to continue to perform cutting edge geographical research into the twenty-first century. Deficiencies that require immediate attention are the following: inadequate electrical power and grounding, safety problems associated with exposed gas and electrical conduits, inadequate heating and air conditioning and wall alterations to improve the efficiency of space used for research and research training. Once completed, the project will support critical investigations in the areas of global change and environmental research.