Peter George Chirico
Pete Chirico is the Associate Director of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Geology and Paleoclimate Science Center in Reston, VA. He also leads the USGS Special Studies project as a research scientist focused on terrain analysis and geomorphological mapping.
Pete Chirico is the Associate Director of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Geology and Paleoclimate Science Center in Reston, VA. In over 20 years at USGS, he has focused his research on the geography and geomorphology of illicit small-scale mining of diamonds and mineral deposits in conflict zones and during complex emergencies. He has worked extensively with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Agency for International Development, the United Nations, and the Kimberley Process to understand how diamonds and other natural resource exploitation contribute to funding conflicts. While his regional expertise is Sub-Saharan Africa, he has led or been a member of more than 30 field expeditions throughout Central America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Africa. He is author or co-author of over 50 peer reviewed scientific reports and journal articles in the fields of geography, geomorphology, remote sensing, and natural resources in conflict zones. Pete also serves as scientific and technical advisor to the Office of Threat Finance Countermeasures in the Department of State's Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs.
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Alluvial diamond resource potential and production capacity assessment of Guinea
Summary of the reconnaissance investigation of the diamond resource potential and production capacity of Côte d’Ivoire
A methodology for conducting national-scale alluvial diamond resource potential and production capacity assessments, with a focus on artisanal mining
Summary of the diamond resource potential and production capacity assessment of Guinea
Accuracy evaluation of an ASTER-Derived Global Digital Elevation Model (GDEM) Version 1 and Version 2 for two sites in western Africa
Topographic and hydrographic GIS dataset for the Afghanistan Geological Survey and U.S. Geological Survey 2010 Minerals Project
Alluvial Diamond Resource Potential and Production Capacity Assessment of Ghana
Alluvial diamond resource potential and production capacity assessment of Mali
Alluvial diamond resource potential and production capacity assessment of the Central African Republic
Mapping vulnerability to disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1900–2007
ASTER-Derived 30-Meter-Resolution Digital Elevation Models of Afghanistan
Proceedings of the U.S. Geological Survey Sixth Biennial Geographic Information Science Workshop, Denver, Colorado, April 24-28, 2006
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Alluvial diamond resource potential and production capacity assessment of Guinea
In May of 2000, a meeting was convened in Kimberley, South Africa, by representatives of the diamond industry and leaders of African governments to develop a certification process intended to assure that export shipments of rough diamonds were free of conflict concerns. Outcomes of the meeting were formally supported later in December of 2000 by the United Nations in a resolution adopted by the GeAuthorsPeter G. Chirico, Katherine C. Malpeli, Mark Van Bockstael, Mamadou Diaby, Kabinet Cissé, Thierno Amadou Diallo, Mahmoud SanoSummary of the reconnaissance investigation of the diamond resource potential and production capacity of Côte d’Ivoire
This study presents the results of a multiyear effort to monitor the diamond mining activities of Côte d’Ivoire’s two main diamond regions, Séguéla and Tortiya. The innovative approach developed for this study integrates archival reports and maps, high-resolution satellite imagery, and terrain modeling to assess the diamond resource potential and production capacity of the Séguéla and Tortiya depoAuthorsPeter G. Chirico, Katherine C. MalpeliA methodology for conducting national-scale alluvial diamond resource potential and production capacity assessments, with a focus on artisanal mining
In May of 2000, a meeting was convened in Kimberley, South Africa, by representatives of the diamond industry and leaders of African governments to develop a certification process intended to assure that export shipments of rough diamonds were free of conflict concerns. Outcomes of the meeting were formally supported later in December of 2000 by the United Nations in a resolution adopted by the GeAuthorsPeter G. Chirico, Katherine C. MalpeliSummary of the diamond resource potential and production capacity assessment of Guinea
In May of 2000, a meeting was convened in Kimberley, South Africa, by representatives of the diamond industry and leaders of African governments to develop a certification process intended to assure that export shipments of rough diamonds were free of conflict concerns. Outcomes of the meeting were formally supported later in December of 2000 by the United Nations in a resolution adopted by the GeAuthorsPeter G. Chirico, Katherine C. MalpeliAccuracy evaluation of an ASTER-Derived Global Digital Elevation Model (GDEM) Version 1 and Version 2 for two sites in western Africa
This study compares the ASTER Global DEM version 1 (GDEMv1) and version 2 (GDEMv2) for two study sites with distinct terrain and land cover characteristics in western Africa. The effects of land cover, slope, relief, and stack number are evaluated through both absolute and relative DEM statistical comparisons. While GDEMv2 at times performed better than GDEMv1, this improvement was not consistent,AuthorsPeter G. Chirico, Katherine C. Malpeli, Sarah M. TrimbleTopographic and hydrographic GIS dataset for the Afghanistan Geological Survey and U.S. Geological Survey 2010 Minerals Project
This dataset contains a collection of 24 folders, each representing a specific U.S. Geological Survey area of interest (AOI; fig. 1), as well as datasets for AOI subsets. Each folder includes the extent, contours, Digital Elevation Model (DEM), and hydrography of the corresponding AOI, which are organized into feature vector and raster datasets. The dataset comprises a geographic information systeAuthorsP. G. Chirico, T.W. MoranAlluvial Diamond Resource Potential and Production Capacity Assessment of Ghana
In May of 2000, a meeting was convened in Kimberley, South Africa, and attended by representatives of the diamond industry and leaders of African governments to develop a certification process intended to assure that rough, exported diamonds were free of conflictual concerns. This meeting was supported later in 2000 by the United Nations in a resolution adopted by the General Assembly. By 2002, thAuthorsPeter G. Chirico, Katherine C. Malpeli, Solomon Anum, Emily C. PhillipsAlluvial diamond resource potential and production capacity assessment of Mali
In May of 2000, a meeting was convened in Kimberley, South Africa, and attended by representatives of the diamond industry and leaders of African governments to develop a certification process intended to assure that rough, exported diamonds were free of conflictual concerns. This meeting was supported later in 2000 by the United Nations in a resolution adopted by the General Assembly. By 2002, thAuthorsPeter G. Chirico, Francis Barthelemy, Fatiaga KoneAlluvial diamond resource potential and production capacity assessment of the Central African Republic
In May of 2000, a meeting was convened in Kimberley, South Africa, and attended by representatives of the diamond industry and leaders of African governments to develop a certification process intended to assure that rough, exported diamonds were free of conflict concerns. This meeting was supported later in 2000 by the United Nations in a resolution adopted by the General Assembly. By 2002, the KAuthorsPeter G. Chirico, Francis Barthelemy, Francois A. NgbokotoMapping vulnerability to disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1900–2007
The vulnerability of a population and its infrastructure to disastrous events is a factor of both the probability of a hazardous event occurring and the community's ability to cope with the resulting impacts. Therefore, the ability to accurately identify vulnerable populations and places in order to prepare for future hazards is of critical importance for disaster mitigation programs. This proAuthorsMiriam C. Maynard-Ford, Emily C. Phillips, Peter G. ChiricoASTER-Derived 30-Meter-Resolution Digital Elevation Models of Afghanistan
INTRODUCTION The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) is an imaging instrument aboard the Terra satellite, launched on December 19, 1999, as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Earth Observing System (EOS). The ASTER sensor consists of three subsystems: the visible and near infrared (VNIR), the shortwave infrared (SWIR), and the tAuthorsPeter G. Chirico, Michael B. WarnerProceedings of the U.S. Geological Survey Sixth Biennial Geographic Information Science Workshop, Denver, Colorado, April 24-28, 2006
The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Sixth Biennial Geographic Information Science Workshop April 24 - 28, 2006, at the Denver Federal Center in Denver, Colorado, provides a unique opportunity for multi-disciplinary Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associated scientific professionals to share, learn, present, and discuss a wide variety of geospatial-related topics. Information is exchangedAuthorsJohn W. Brakebill, Jennifer B. Sieverling, Peter G. ChiricoNon-USGS Publications**
Chirico, P.G., 1997, GIS--The bedrock of geologic mapping: Geo Info Systems, v. 7, no. 10, p. 26-31.**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
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