Leland Sutter Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, AZ, US

Phoenix, AZ, US

As the corporate lead for remote sensing initiatives within the Tailings, Crushed Leach, and Water (TCLW) group, I continuously push the boundaries of what we can learn with interdisciplinary collaboration using new technologies. Duties include:- Corporate POC for TCLW InSAR initiatives- Corporate POC for TCLW imagery needs - satellite, UAS, etc..

Phoenix, AZ, US

I work in the Tailings, Crushed Leach, and Water Department at the corporate headquarters of Freeport-McMoRan. Geospatial data and remote sensing is my specialty within the group. As a trained ecophysiologist and geographer, I use multidisciplinary techniques to solve problems company wide and provide geospatial solutions to colleagues across many.

-Built stations for installation containing data loggers, CO2, oxygen, and soil moisture/temperature sensors for Critical Zone Observatory (CZO) research group- Gather field data using various instruments, including LICOR photosynthesis (LI-6400) and CO2 machines (LI-8100)- Process data using MATLAB, HOBOWARE, and LICOR programs- Training using an unmanned.

Phoenix, AZ, US

- Geospatial data organization for all FMI mine sites worldwide- Development of improved ground mapping products of tailings storage facilities for end users- Planning of improved monitoring of water evaporation from tailings storage facilities

Tucson, Arizona, US

Using an array of soil, tower, and UAV technologies, I am looking at carbon and water movement through the critical zone. I am also utilizing UAV technologies to leverage the full power of multispectral and gas exchange tools to assess plant health over extensive arid and semi arid ecosystems.

Tucson, Arizona, US

As a laboratory instructor for GEOG 330 - Introduction to Remote Sensing, I teach two sections on various techniques of digital image processing and manipulation through ERDAS.

Tucson, Arizona, US

Interim lab manager for the Greg Barron-Gafford lab managing projects throughout Southern Arizona. We have a multidisciplinary team spanning energy, plant, soil, and atmosphere research.

Tucson, Arizona, US

Discussion leader for GEOG 170A1 - Introduction to Physical Geography

Washington, DC, US

- Assist with setup, maintenance, and monitoring of Hydraulic Redistribution project at the Santa Rita Experimental Range. This includes sap flow sensors, tenting techniques with LI-7500, soil respiration with LI-8100, photosynthesis measurement with LI-6400, and processing of data with MATLAB.- Assist with soil moisture probe installation in the Walnut.

Arlington, Virginia, US

Apache Helicopter Crew Chief. Served one tour Iraq (2008 - 2009), and one in Afghanistan (2011- 2012). Titles included:- Squad Leader- Maintenance Team LeaderExperience with:- Maintaining and repairing nearly all mechanical and electrical systems on the Apache helicopter- All scheduled inspections (ie. 25, 50, 125, 250, and 500 hr inspections)- Maintenance.

Executive Mba

Master Of Science - Ms, Geographic Information Science And Cartography

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Geography

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Range Science And Management