Geospatial Science
The Geospatial Science concentration of Earth System Science includes the disciplines of visible to infrared and microwave (SAR and InSAR) remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems, and their applications in the area of geosciences, natural resource management, and environmental monitoring. It is grounded in geographic science, mathematics, computer science, and data science. Methods and applications in the Geospatial Science concentration seek to characterize our changing environment, inventory and management of natural resources, and mitigate risks from geo-hazards relevant to Alaska and surrounding regions. Continuous geospatial observations of our ever-changing environment and geo-hazards from space and air are essential components of Earth System Science, as they allow for detailed studies of processes and events across scales relevant to the associated disciplines.
Before applying for admission into ESS Geospatial Science, students should review
the materials with the Department of Geosciences or Department of Natural Resources and Environment.
Students wishing to apply should complete the ESS Summary Form and then proceed to UAF admissions.
Our faculty
Robert Herrick
Geophysical Institute
Admissions Committee
Falk Huettmann
Department of Biology and Wildlife
Institute of Arctic Biology
Santosh Panda
Natural Resources and Environment
Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension
Anupma Prakash
Simon Zwieback
Department of Geosciences
Geophysical Institute
