Ecologist
CurrentTransition vegetation layers for biennial updating of LANDFIRE National non-forest vegetation layers, existing vegetation type, existing vegetation cover and existing vegetation height, from circa 2001 to 2008 and from circa 2008 to 2010 using existing vegetation biophysical models, state and transition models and database processingMaintain accuracy of the vegetation legend by combining the National Vegetation Classification System (NVCS) with EVT nomenclature and vegetation plot data to describe vegetation dominance, occurrence and constancy.Provide technical and scientific support for LANDFIRE team members at the USGS, USFS and the Nature ConservancyResponsible for producing 10 years of 250 m eMODIS phenology data metrics for the Western and the Eastern U.S.Conduct and manage data processing, provide technical support and resolution, data management, image quality control and documentation. Assemble and manage research resources such as literature database, ancillary data sources, and technical specification of satellite resources.Conduct research using eMODIS phenology metrics (start of season, end of season, duration and amplitude) to determine phenological trends and vegetation development in areas with differing burn severity in non-forest landscapes of the intermountain west
