Ecologists studying the worlds carbon cycle can use that information, too. The world wide scope of the two year mapping project dwarfs his previous experience, Weishampel admits, but the gigabytes of measurements will be invaluable to scientists working to predict the worlds climatic future. Tape shot from the airplane during the flyovers at the same time the laser is scanning the ground. Simultaneous ground pictures of the target areas. The analysis process in the lab.
Students use computers to analyze data.
Graphs and charts showing results of flyover in central Florida. Graphic explaining the process. A drawing of the proposed satellite. The existing laser scanner device. Students take individual measurements of plants and climate, and enter the data on Internet Maps.