Raster Based GIS Conference

Desertification of Beijing

The Gobi Desert is expanding virtually in every direction; however, it is also moving at a fast rate towards Beijing. This project explores how ~69 sq. miles has been degenerated by desertification through climate. These measurements were taken from Landsat-2 in 1980, Landsat-5 in 1990, and Landsat-7 in 2000. As deterred through analysis, wind climate plays a dominate roll, exposing the possible path that the Gobi Desert will take into Beijing.

About this Student

I am a second semester student. I am perusing a bachelor's degree in Geospatial sciences. Currently I have a non-related background in the geospatial sciences. I currently intern for a prosthetics laboratory doing work with programming, web design and carbon 3D printing. I would like to become more involved with the Geospatial community and eventually work within the community. I have previously taken Vector Based GIS, Cartography, and GPS.