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

作为ARI资金的接受者，俄克拉荷马州立大学(OSU)将翻新和现代化其位于斯蒂尔沃特校区地理大楼内用于地理信息系统(GIS)和遥感研究的研究设施。这个多用途设施在该地区作为地理研究中心的声誉越来越高。该部开展的研究实例包括：调查语言创新的传播情况，模拟地貌和大气条件之间的空间相关性，以及整合遥感和地理信息系统技术以优化作物产量。地理教师与校园其他系的教师以及全国各地机构中与学术和工业有关的专业人员合作。除了进行高质量的研究外，俄克拉何马州州立大学的地理信息系统遥感教员还做出了重大承诺，以增加参与俄克拉荷马州地理研究的学生的数量和质量，特别是在传统上在该领域代表性不足的人群中。该项目将提供关键的研究基础设施，使该计划能够在21世纪继续开展尖端地理研究。需要立即注意的不足之处如下：电力和接地不足、与暴露的气体和电力管道有关的安全问题、供暖和空调不足以及为提高用于研究和研究培训的空间的效率而改建的墙壁。一旦完成，该项目将支持全球变化和环境研究领域的关键调查。

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.