Wheate, Dr. Roger
BSc Hons. (University of St. Andrews), MA (Queen's University at Kingston), PhD (University of St. Andrews)
Biography
Dr. Wheate's interests cover the application of remote sensing and GIS across the spectrum of NRES (Natural Resource and Environmental Studies) research areas. His main focus lies in the integration of the geomatic sciences, cartographic output, feature extraction and terrain visualization; special interests include mountain cartography / and glacier mapping using remote sensing.
Research and Expertise
Cartography; GIS; remote sensing; map design and use; mapping from satellite image data. Dr. Wheate's interests cover the application of remote sensing and GIS across the spectrum of NRES (Natural Resource and Environmental Studies) faculty areas. Dr. Wheate's main focus lies in the integration of the geomatic sciences, cartographic output, feature extraction and terrain visualization; special interests include mountain cartography and glacier mapping using remote sensing.