Services
- Aerial imaging and LiDAR scanning
- Terrestrial LiDAR scanning
- Analysis of remote sensing data – satellite imagery
- Multi-spectral analysis (i.e., stress, moisture content)
- Developing GIS-based imagery and LiDAR modelling products
- Forest measurements and analysis from imagery and LiDAR products
- Sub-meter GPS mapping
- GIS mapping and analysis
Equipment & Resources
CNC Researchers
Dr. Pablo Crespell, full-time research instructor, with multiple Research Assistants, focuses on the application of technologies to improve forestry practices and forest ecosystems stewardship.
Aerial Drones
- DJI M400
- DJI M350
- DJI 210
- DJI M3M
- DJI Mini 5 Pro
- DJI Mini 4 Pro
Surveying and other Sensing Equipment
- DJI P1 (RGB)
- DJI D-RTK 3 (multi-purpose GNSS station)
- Emlid Reach RS4 (base station)
- Emlid Reach RS4 (rover station)
- Emlid Reach RS3 (base station)
- Emlid Reach RS3 (rover station)
- LiGrip O2 Lite (SLAM)
- Geosun G-100G (SLAM)
- Geosun G-200G (SLAM)
- Micasense RedEdge-P (Multi-spectral)
- Zenmuse L2 (LiDAR/RGB)
- Zenmuse L3 (LiDAR/RGB)
Recent Clients
- Willow River
Demonstration Forest Society – Assessing pre- and post-thinning stand metrics
using aerial imagery, along with aerial and terrestrial LiDAR scanning
- BC Ministry of
Forests – Aerial and terrestrial LiDAR scanning and analysis of provincial
research sites
- BC Ministry of
Forests - Evaluating wildfire hazard reduction treatments from aerial
photography, aerial near-infrared sensing, and LiDAR scanning
- BC Ministry of Forests - Assessing waste pile volume using remote sensing
Extension
- LiDAR Workshop - Hands-on workshop for the local community of practice
- Remote sensing bootcamp for Lheidli T'enneh (2-day event)