Current Job: Geographer for USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring Research Center
USU Job Title: Graduate Research Assistant Current Affiliation: Department of Watershed Sciences, Ecogeomorphology & Topographic Analysis Lab Degree Seeking: M.S. - Watershed Science - Plan B Faculty Advisor: Joe Wheaton Committee Members: Joe Wheaton, Patrick Belmont, Mac Mckee Year Started: 2012 Year Defended: 2013 Year Completed: 2014 |
scholarly outputs |
education
- 2014 M.S. Watershed Sciences. Utah State University
- 2010-2011 MSc. Geo-ecosystem Dynamics. Universiteit van Amsterdam
- 2008 B.S. Environmental Studies. University of Utah
research
Roughness modeling of surveyed topographic data
- Algorithm development for processing and statistical analysis of large point clouds
- Multi-beam echo sounder surveying
- Error modeling in GIS
- Geomorphic change detection
bio
James Hensleigh is a Geospatial Programmer/Analyst for the ET-AL at Utah State University. James earned his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from University of Utah in 2008. James then spent one year from 2010 to 2011 studying Geo-ecosystem Dynamics at Universiteit van Amsterdam while also working as a Research Assistant and GIS Analyst for the Institute for Environmental Studies at Vrije Universiteit. James recently completed his master's thesis "Geomorphic Change Detection using Multi-Beam SONAR". The core of this project is a synthesis of GIS and statistical analysis to develop an effective error model to quantify uncertainty involved in multi-beam SONAR surveys. Currently his main focuses are programming for Geomorphic Change Detection software, CHaMP Topo Toolbar, and refining models of surface roughness for data obtained with multi-beam SONAR.
projects
- Geomorphic Change Detection Software
- Utilizing multi-beam SONAR data for substrate mapping of Hell's Canyon Complex
- web mapping application and report for Idaho Power Company (*in progress)
- Guidelines for Bathymetric Surface Differencing with Multi-Beam SONAR
- digital report prepared for Idaho Power Company (October 2013)
- Geomorphic change detection using multi-beam SONAR
- Master's Thesis - Project Manager
- Research Assistant/GIS Analyst on project (non-author)
scholarly contributions
Peer Reviewed Publications
Conference Papers, Presentations & Posters
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