Dr. Henrique Momm from the Department of Geosciences will discuss some of the challenges driving Geoscience research. The talk will explore hydrological and environmental modeling and their application to geospatial data.
Geosciences are undergoing a revolution, driven by massive, high-resolution datasets that fundamentally change how we study the Earth. This presentation will describe key datasets currently being used in hydrological and environmental modeling. We will highlight the need for advanced feature extraction research devised for conversion of raw geospatial data into actionable information. Practical examples will demonstrate this process, including the automated identification of conservation practices and the characterization of ephemeral gullies. Additionally, further research is needed in methods to apply legacy hydrological models, originally designed for field- and watershed-scale, to large-scale national-level assessments. Similarly, we need to enhance legacy models, originally based on empirical formulation, to take advantage of modern numeric solutions. Examples of past research involving hydrological modeling will be provided, highlighting opportunities for graduate-level research. Check out the discussion below.