Geomorphology Research Facilities
The department’s geomorphology laboratory features an electronic visualization system including a state-of-the-art 3-D Geowall system used for teaching and research. Researchers and students have access to the latest digital imagery of Antarctica and collaborate closely with Dr. Paul Morin, Director of the Antarctic Geospatial Information Center. The technology allows students and researchers virtual fly-by’s of Antarctica, and of other glaciated regions of the world. The GeoWall is based on the Agave technology developed at the Electronic Visualization Lab.
In addition to the Geowall, the laboratory houses hundreds of aerial photographs of the Dry Valleys region and all published topographic maps (USGS) of Antarctica produced since 1980.
Field equipment includes a range of Trimble and Garman GPS units; 60 data loggers (Onset Computer, Inc., SmartSensor© technology) equipped for measuring soil temperature, soil moisture, solar radiance, relative humidity, and atmospheric temperature; and, an array of field equipment used to support annual research expeditions to Antarctica and New Zealand.
If you are interested in using these facilities, please contact Professor David Marchant.
