Western Geographic Science Center
About
The Western Geographic Science Center (WGSC) conducts geographic research on the environmental and societal consequences of a changing landscape. Our tools and models help decision makers better use complex scientific information to understand their alternative options. Our work links natural science and social science to analyze human/environmental interactions both spatially and temporally.
Estimating impacts from Natural Hazards with GIS
Geographers at WGSC use Geographic Information Science (GIS) to estimate community exposure, risk of impacts, and model evacuation from natural hazards.
Monitoring land change with Remote Sensing
Remote sensing scientists at WGSC use satellite images and aerial photography to map cropland around the globe and model changes to US lands over time to help understand long term impacts from climate change.
Protecting ecosystems with Remote Sensing
Remote sensing scientist at WGSC analyze imagery from satellites and data collected in the field to help decisions makers protect ecosystems.