SCGIS 2015 International Conference
xHistory xConference xScgis x2015
Remote sensing technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate. With the new advances in hardware and software, acquiring and processing geospatial data has never been easier. Open source software and small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAV) now provide lightweight, low-cost, and user-friendly applications of remote sensing technology. This expanding potential and improved set of tools allow conservationists to map and monitor select habitats and species like never before. These habitats support an abundance of life on earth, providing food, energy, medicines, and livelihoods across the globe. As our lives and local economies depend more and more on the sustainability of our