2006

Bramble, Tommy, M.S.
"Parameterization of Geographic Information System-Based Urban Growth Models."
Advisor: Hodgson

Callahan, Shawn, M.S.
"Quantifying Impervious Surface Area with Moderate Resolution Hyperspectral Imagery and LIDAR."
Advisor: Jensen

Chen, Jianwu, M.S.
"A Simplified Hurricane Storm Surge Modeling System."
Advisor: Hodgson

DeTroye, Timothy, Ph.D.
"Distance to Crime: Analyzing Property Crime In South Carolina with GIS."
Advisor: Cowen

Edmonds, Andrew, M.S.
"Employing GIS Techniques To Counter The Reluctance of Pet Owners To Evacuate From Disaster Events."
Advisor: Cutter

Finch, Christina, M.S.
"Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Social Vulnerability to Environmental Hazards in the United States."
Advisor: Cutter

Garcia-Quijano, Maria, Ph.D.
"Claycap Anomaly Detection Using Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and LIDARgrammatic Techniques."
Advisor: Jensen

Gregory, Lauren, M.S.
"Water Use Response To Drought Intensity And Management In South Carolina."
Advisor: Carbone

Hancock, Alan, M.A.
"Where Friendliness Flows: Columbia, South Carolina as Entrepreneurial City."
Advisor: Dahlman

Im, Jungho, Ph.D.
"A Remote Sensing Change Detection System Based on Neighborhood/Object Correlation Image Analysis, Expert Systems, and an Automated Calibration Model."
Advisor: Jensen

Li, Linna, M.S.
"Protecting Geoprivacy and Spatial Information Using Geographical Masking."
Advisor: Hardisty

Mayes, Douglas, M.S.
"A Re-Analysis of Five 19th Century South Carolina Major Hurricanes."
Advisor: Mock

Meitzen, Kimberly, M.S.
"Development, Disturbance, And Maintenance: Process-Pattern Relationships In Riparian Environments, Congaree River, Congaree National Park, South Carolina."
Advisor: Graf

Myers, Aaron, M.S.
"The Variable Source Area Rainfall-Runoff Model."
Advisor: Hodgson

Pyatt, Vermell, M.S.
Non-thesis
Advisor: Jakubs

Stensvold, Mari, M.S.
"Park Facilities, Race and Income in Columbia, South Carolina."
Advisor: Jakubs

Tanis, James, M.S.
Non-thesis
Advisor: Jensen

Vincent, Jeffrey, Ph.D.
"Mapping Shellfish Distribution Using Hyperspectral Remote Sensing."
Advisor: Jensen

Zhang, Haifeng, Ph.D.
"A Geographic Analysis of School Performance and Parental Choice in South Carolina."
Advisor: Cowen

Zhao, Feng, M.S.
"Synergistic Use of LiDAR."
Advisor: Jensen

2005

Boruff, Jeffrey, Ph.D.
"A Multiple Hazards Assessment of Two Caribbean Nations: Barbados and St. Vincent."
Advisor: Cutter

Buffaloe, Jonathan, M.S.
"LiDAR-Derived, False-Color Compositing and Landcover Classification"
Advisor: Jensen

Chastain, James, M.A.
"Where Did They Vote for Le Pen? Demographics, Globalization and Political Geography in the 2002 French Presidential Election."
Advisor: Dahlman

Chow, Tzee, Ph.D.
"The Role Of Scale and Spatial Heterogeneity In Modeling Hydrologic Response."
Advisor: Hodgson

Dickerson, Joe, M.S.
"The Geomorphology and Sediment History of Garners's Mill, South Carolina."
Advisor: Graf

Eanes, William, M.S.
"2003 Eastern Equine Encephalitis Outbreak In Berkeley County, South Carolina."
Advisor: Jakubs

Emrich, Chris, Ph.D.
"Social Vulnerability in US Metropolitan Areas: Improvements in Hazard Vulnerability Assessment."
Advisor: Cutter

King, Jamie, M.S.
"The Minority Majority: A Spatial Analysis of Hispanic Academic Achievement and Improvement in California."
Advisor: Jakubs

Kotelenska, Jitka, M.S.
"Geospatial Technology in State Emergency Management Agencies."
Advisor: Hodgson

Login-McGinn, Stephanie, M.S.
"Reconciling Biodiversity Conservation, Livelihood Vulnerability & Social Justice in Shewula, Swaziland."
Advisor: Dahlman

McGee, Marshall, M.S.
"The Landward Translation of Annual Shoreline Retreat: A Lidar Study of Hatteras Island, North Carolina."
Advisor: Jensen

Nelson, Angela, M.S.
"Conjoint Disasters in South Carolina: The Threat of Tornado Induced Hazardous Material Releases at TRI Facilities."
Advisor: Cutter

Parnell, Darren, Ph.D.
"A Climatology of Frost Extremes Across The Southeast United States, 1950-1999."
Advisor: Mock

Saylor, Christopher, M.S.
"Comparing Network Analysis Methods In Geographic Information Systems."
Advisor: Hardisty

Schmidtlein, Matthew, M.S.
"The Spatial Distribution of Biophysical Vulnerability from Natural Hazards in the United States."
Advisor: Cutter

Schwartz, Sarah, M.A.
"Discourse as a Means of Understanding the Effects of Ecotourism Development in Developing Countries: Examples from Ghana."
Advisor: Carr

2004

Baker, Melanie, M.S.
"Hazardous Materials Transportation In South Carolina."
Advisor: Cutter

Banks, Brandon, M.S.
"The Effects Of Visual Attention On Cartographic Cognition."
Advisor: Lloyd

Bartis, Melanie, M.S.
"Floods In Georgetown County, South Carolina: A Geographic Assessment of Losses."
Advisor: Cutter

Borden, Kevin, M.S.
"Comparing The Vulnerability Of The Built Environment Among U.S. Cities."
Advisor: Cutter

Green, Yvette, M.S.
"Overall and Spatial Variability in Accuracy of Airborne Lidar-Derived Elevation Over an Intertidal Salt Marsh Environment."
Advisor: Hodgson

Mitchem, Jaime, Ph.D.
"Place Vulnerability to Tornadoes In The United States: A Multi-Scale Assessment."
Advisor: Cutter

Stroup, Laura, M.S.
"Getting The Structure Right" Adaptive Management For The Everglades Restoration."
Advisor: Graf

Vaughan, David, Ph.D.
"Examination Of Hyperspectral Data For Classification And Biophysical Parameter Measurement of Smooth Cordgrass."
Advisor: Jensen

2003

Constantino, Matthew, M.A.
"Gambling on the Border: Nevada's New Border Boom Towns."
Advisor: Graf

Copeland, Joel, M.A.
"Ethnic Minorities and Environmental Hazards in Columbia, South Carolina: A Case Study."
Advisor: Mitchell

Dosreis, David, M.S.
"Geographic Techniques for Population Surface Modeling."
Advisor: Cowen

Filippi, Anthony, Ph.D.
"Cybernetic Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH) Statistical Learning for Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Inverse Problems in Coastal Ocean Optics."
Advisor: Jensen

Fitzgerald, Brian, M.S.
"Hybrid Approach to Infrastructure Change Detection Utilizing High Resolution Satellite Imagery, Texture Measures, and GIS Ancillary Data."
Advisor: Cowen

Freer, Katie, M.A.
"The Formation and Development of Latin American Squatter Settlements: A Case Study from Machala, Ecuador."
Advisor: Dahlman

Goyal, Apurva, M.S.
"A Comparison Of Urban Growth Geographic Information System Models."
Advisor: Hodgson

Jones, Steven, M.S.
"Spatial Modeling of Tornadoes."
Advisor: Cutter

Kalashnikova, Ylena, M.S.
"A Brief History of Devine Street Development and Contemporary Survey and GIS Analysis of Its Sphere of Influence." (non-thesis)
Advisor: Jakubs

Kiechle, William, M.S.
"Assessing the Potential Impact of Climate Change on Soybean Yields in the Southeastern United States."
Advisor: Carbone

Koman, Tara, M.S.
"The Hydrologic Effects of Dams on the Saluda River, South Carolina."
Advisor: Graf

Long, Stephen, M.S.
"Using Automated Floodplain Modeling to Determine Variations Between Different Elevation Models and Flood Models When Delineating the 1%-Annual Chance Flood."
Advisor: Jensen

Panatula, Mahesh, M.S.
"DEM Extraction Using Photogrammetric Analysis in a Soft-Copy Environment." (non-thesis)
Advisor: Jensen

Raber, George, Ph.D.
"The Impact of Varieg Nominal Posting Density LiDAR Data on DEM Accuracy, Hydraulic Modeling and Flood Zone Delineation."
Advisor: Jensen

Riordan, Kevin, M.S.
"A Statistical Examination of Various High Spatial Resolution Remote Sensing Datasets and Algorithms for the Mitigation of Shadow Effects in Land Cover Identification."
Advisor: Jensen

Schadel, Deborah, M.S.
"Classifying Spectrally Similar Classes Using IKONOS Imagery: Comparison of Maximum-Likelihood and Feature Analyst." (non-thesis)
Advisor: Lloyd

Scurry, James, Ph.D.
"Integrating GIS and Modeling: Validating Prehistorical Site-Settlement Models for the South Carolina Coastal Plain Using a GIS."
Advisor: Cowen

Sheehey, Brenden, M.A.
"The Storage and Recall of spatial Information Contained Within a Cartographic Map."
Advisor: Lloyd

Tullis, Jason, M.S.
"Data Mining To Identify Optimal Spatial Aggregation Scales and Input Features: Digital Image Classification With Topographic Lidar Intensity Returns."
Advisor: Jensen

Wursten, Curtis, M.S.
"A Framework for Solving Campus Shuttle Bus Routing With A GIS Spatial Decision Support System"
Advisor: Cowen

Yow, Donald, Ph.D..
"A Metropolitan Area Climate Study Of Orlando Florida."
Advisor: Carbonne

2002

Allmon, Jill, M.S.
"Retail Site Selection Using Location-Allocation Models: Analysis of Grocery Store Locations."
Advisor: Lloyd

Beesley, Bridget, M.S
"Sky Viewshed Modeling for GPS Use in the Urban Environment."
Advisor: Hodgson

Bergen, Michelle, M.S.
"Avalanche Runnout Prediction Using Geographic Techniques."
Advisor: Mock

Burns, Patrice, M.A.
"What is your Professional Opinion? Risk Perception of Natural and Technological Hazards among County Emergency Management Directors in South Carolina."
Advisor: Cutter

Chow, Edwin, M.S.
"Sensitivity of Modeled Peak Discharge to LIDAE Post-Spacing and Dem Resolution."
Advisor: Hodgson

Easoz, Jaime, M.S.
"Evaluating the Effectiveness of Flood Reduction Methods in South Carolina."
Advisor: Cutter

Hill, Arleen, Ph.D.
"Uncertainty and Behavior: Hurricane Hazards in Horry County, South Carolina."
Advisor: Cutter

LeVay, Linda, M.S.
"Post-Processing of LIDAR Data for Modeling Terrain Slope and Aspect."
Advisor: Hodgson

Mojzisek, Jan. M.S.
"Synoptic Characteristics of Precipitation Variability in the Southeast United States."
Advisor: Mock

Pezanowski, Scott, M.S.
"Wireless-Mobile GIS for Field-Based Researchers: Assessment and Prototype."
Advisor: Hodgson

Robinson, Christopher, M.S.
"Comparison of Hyperspectral Image Processing Techniques for Biophysical Remote Sensing of Spartina Alterniflora."
Advisor: Jensen

Toland, Thomas, M.S.
"The Effect of LIDAR Elevation Data on Estimations of Surface Runoff with the Annualized Agricultural Non-Point Sources Pollution Model."
Advisor: Hodgson

2001

d'Autel, J. Pierre, M.S.
"Accuracy Assessment of Doppler Radar from a Dense Rain Gauge Network in Richland County, SC."
Advisor: Carbone

Fahrer, Charles, Ph.D.
"The Spatial Patterns of Egypt's Islamist insurgency: The Political and Military Geography of Revoltuionary Conflict."
Advisor: Minghi

Howarth, Amy, M.S.
"Computer Aided Learning: A Sketch Map Analysis."
Advisor: Lloyd

Jackson, Mark, Ph.D.
"Development of a Shoreline Environmental Impact index (SEII): An Analysis of Landscape Pattern and Structure Metrics."
Advisor: Jensen

Kolomechuk, Cindy, M.S.
"Gully Erosion in Spartanburg County, Southern Piedmont, S.C."
Advisor: James

Laughlin, Jarrett, M.S.
"GIS Spatial Analysis and Health Services Research: Measuring the Importance of Travel Time When Seeking Mental Health Care in SC."
Advisor: Cowen

Long, John Mark, Ph.D.
"The Geography of Spain's Constitutional Court."
Advisor: Minghi

Raber, George, M.S.
"Vegetation Classification and Improvement of Digital Surface Model (DSM) Creation Using Multiple Return LIDAR."
Advisor: Jensen

Schill, Steven, Ph.D.
"Evaluating the Influence of Bi-directional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) in Coastal Environments."
Advisor: Jensen

Schmidt, Laura, M.S.
"Utility and Accuracy of LIDAR and IFSAR Derived Digital Elevation Models during Leaf-on Conditions."
Advisor: Jensen

Truly, David, Ph.D.
"International Retirement Migration: A Case Study."
Advisor: Winberry

Tullis, Jason, M.S.
"Artificial Intelligence for Automated Housing Enumeration from Pan-Sharpened IKONOS Imagery."
Advisor: Jensen

Wellslager, Matthew, M.S.
"Analysis of Mapping-Grade GPS Performance for Large Scale GIS Applications in a Forested Environment."
Advisor: Cowen

Zibell, M. Scott, Ph.D.
"Only by Air: The Effects of Mission Aviation."
Advisor: Minghi

2000

Bunch, Rick, Ph.D.
"Spatial Cognition and Geographic Information Systems."
Advisor: Lloyd

Deal, Richard, Ph.D.
"The Geography of Devolution: Development of English Regional Government."
Advisor: Minghi

Field, Kathryn, M.S.
"Effects of Hazardous Sites on Property Values in Richland County, South Carolina."
Advisor" Hodgson

Gillam, Holly, M.S.
"GIS and Cultural Resource Management: Distributing Digital Geographic Information on Archaeological Sites through a Secure Dynamic Internet Mapping Application."
Advisor: Cowen

Li, Xingong, Ph.D.
"Date Model and Operations for Vector Fields."
Advisor: Hodgson

Luders, Jacqueline, M.S.
"Utilization of Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing and Aerial Photography for the Detection of Sand and Gravel on Point Bars along the Mississippi River."
Advisor: Jensen

Meisburger, Jennifer, Ph.D.
"Quantification of Biomass and Leaf Area Index Using Aviris Imagery."
Advisor: Jensen

Moore, Louise, M.S.
"Preservation Versus Development in Coastal South Carolina: Case Study of Sandy Island, South Carolina."
Advisor: Winberry

Olson, Gunnar, M.S.
"Remote Sensing of Estuarine Salt Marsh: Assessment of Biophysical Variables Utilizing High Resolution Data."
Advisor: Jensen

Peterson, Emily, M.A.
"Community Infrastructure Planning as a Deterrent to Urban Sprawl: Assessing Regional Needs in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties."
Advisor: Jakubs

Putnam, Paul, M.S.
"Hurricane Hazards Impact on Property Value Change: A Case Study of Pawleys Island, South Carolina."
Advisor: Cutter

Qui, Fang, Ph.D.
"Opening the Black Box of Neural Networks and Breaking the Knowledge Acquisition Bottleneck of Fuzzy Expert Systems with a Hybrid Neuro-fuzzy Image Classification System."
Advisor: Jensen

Shou, Guojing, Ph.D.
"Rethinking Urban Sprawl Measurement: A Statistical Approach."
Advisor: Jakubs

Young, Melinda, M.S.
"An Evaluation of Nonpoint Source Pollution Models Integrated with GIS."
Advisor: Hodgson

Yow, Donald, M.S.
"Orlando, Florida's Urban Heat Island."
Advisor: Carbone

1999

Berglund, Judith, M.S.
"Evaluating the Use of Radarsat SAR and JERS-1-SAR for Estimating LAI and Delineating Upland Land Cover and Tidal Freshwater Wetland Vegetation Species in the Tivoli North Bay Area, New York."
Advisor: Jensen

Burns, Heather, M.S.
"Measuring Urban Sprawl in Richland County, South Carolina."
Advisor: Cowen

Byron, Jonathon, Ph.D.
"Change Detection Dates for Multi-Date Digital Imagery."
Advisor: Jensen

Chiba, Masatoshi, M.S.
"Correction Methods of Tree-Induced Changes in Topographic Normalization."
Advisor: Hodgson

Drews, Patricia, Ph.D.
"Modeling Land-Use Conversion at the Rural-Urban Fringe."
Advisor: Cowen

Gartin, John, M.A.
"Transboundary Factors along International Boundaries: The California-Baja California Border and the International Boundary and Water Commission."
Advisor: Winberry

Hendrix, Chad, M.S.
Effects of Vegetation Canopy Closure on Airborne LIDAR Data Density and Accuracy in a Forested Environment."
Advisor: Jensen

Jamilla, Sonja, M.S.
"Spatial Variability of Steady State Soil Infiltration Rates: The Effect of Soil Type, Land Cover, and Topography."
Advisor: James

Kirkconnell, Cindy, M.S.
"Efficiency, Equity, and the Landscape in the Everglades Agricultural Area."
Advisor: Dow

Lei, Yongjun, M.S.
"Stratified and Continuous Parameter Models for Spatial Interpolation."
Advisor: Hodgson

Locke, Christopher, M.S.
"Estimating Biophysical Properties of Soybeans Using Field Data, Crop Modeling, and Remote Sensing."
Advisor: Carbone

Lohman, Andrew, M.A.
"The Insurgent State in the Middle East: A Case Study of the Dhofar Insurgency in Oman, 1965-1975."
Advisor: Minghi

Marcus, Seth, M.A.
"Assessing the Impact of Community Development Block Grants on Inner-City Neighborhoods, 1974-1990."
Advisor: Jakubs

Matthew, Sean, M.A.
"Racial Integration of Bowling in the Columbia Urbanized Area."
Advisor: Jakubs

Mizzell, Hope, M.S.
"Evaluation of WSR-88D Derived Rainfall Estimates: A Lexington County, South Carolina Case Study."
Advisor: Carbone

Qian, Zhumei, Ph.D.
"Dynamic Modeling of Urban Residential Land Use Using Time Series Models and Geographic Information Systems."
Advisor: Jakubs

Shepherd, Alexander, M.S.
"Accuracy of Interpolations for Geologic Mapping Made from 3-D Seismic Models Using a Geographic Information System."
Advisor: James

Thomas, Deborah, Ph.D.
"Factors Influencing Geographic Variability of Children's Vulnerability to Lead Hazards."
Advisor: Cutter

1998

Anderson, Matthew, M.S.
"An Analysis of College Football Recruiting Patterns using the Distance Accretion Model and GIS."
Advisor: Mitchell

Breding, Paul, M.S.
"The Effects of Prior Knowledge on Children's Ability to Understand Cartograms."
Advisor: Lloyd

Bunch, Ricky, M.S.
"Searching for Boundaries on Bi-Polar Choropleth Maps."
Advisor: Lloyd

Burd, James, M.S.
"Effects of Changing Spatial Resolution on Landscape Metrics Describing the Edisto Drainage Basin, South Carolina."
Advisor: Cairns

Collins, Richard, Ph.D.
"Risk Visualization as a Means for Altering Hazard Cognition."
Advisor: Cutter

Cutler, Micah, M.S.
"Children's Prior Knowledge and their Understanding of Cartographic Animations."
Advisor: Lloyd

Dobson, Eric, Ph.D.
"Forty-Year Change Analysis in the Coastal Zone Using Digital Onthopolography and Digital Satellite Imagery."
Advisor: Jensen

Dunning, Michael, M.A.
"Spatial Ramification of NATO's Expansion Eastward With a Case Study of the Ukraine."
Advisor: Minghi

Filippi, Anthony, M.S.
"Remotely Sensed Hyperspectral Image Cube Classification Using a Batch Descending Fuzzy Learning Vector Quantization Artificial Neural Network: Vegetation Mapping at the John F. Kennedy Space Center."
Advisor: Jensen

Kerr, Robert, M.S.
"Islam in the United States: A Case Study of Muslims in South Carolina."
Advisor: Mitchell

Kudes, Valerie, M.S.
"Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: A Comparison of US Cities in Local Agenda 21 and Climate Change Mitigation."
Advisor: Dow

Menzel, Charmel, M.S.
"GIS Analysis of Hazardous Chemical Releases Resulting from Flooding."
Advisor: Cutter

Mitchell, Jerry, Ph.D.
"Hazards, Religion, and Place: Prayer and Peril in South Carolina."
Advisor: Cutter

Morgan, Leigh, M.S.
"Post-Flood Analysis of the Benefits of Floodplain Regulations in Beaufort County, North Carolina."
Advisor: James

Scott, Michael, Ph.D.
"The Exploration of an Air Pollution Hazard Scenario using Dispersion Modeling and a Volumetric Geographic Information System."
Advisor: Cutter

Smith, Francois, Ph.D.
"Methods of Remote Sensing for the Mapping of Seagrass."
Advisor: Jensen

Stewart, John, M.S.
"Residential Segregation in the Nonmetropolitan South: 1980-1990."
Advisor: Jakubs

1997

Alexander, David, M.S.
"Channel Morphological Adjustment to Soil Erosion and Sedimentation at the Chicken-Strong Creek Confluence."
Advisor: James

Conner, Sharon, M.A.
"The Growth and Diffusion of Green Parties in Europe: 1973-1993."
Advisor: Minghi

Corson, Mark, Ph.D.
"Hazardscapes in Reunified Germany."
Advisor: Minghi

Cundall, Alison, M.S.
"GIS and Community Policing: A Spatial Decision Support for the Selection of Sites for Community Policing Zones."
Advisor: Cowen

Ford, Gwen, M.S.
"The Siting Game: A GIS Educational Simulation for High School Students."
Advisor: Cowen

Heimann, Paul, M.S.
"A Spatial Decision Support System for Retail Location Analysis."
Advisor: Cowen

McCallion, James, M.S.
"A Geographical Analysis of the 1995 Quebec Sovereignty Referendum."
Advisor: Minghi

Maggio, Robert, M.S.
"Digital Aerial Photography as a Geographic Information System Resource."
Advisor: Jensen

Meisburger, Jennifer, M.S.
"Hyperspectral Characterization of Vegetation Stress at Savannah River Site."
Advisor: Jensen

O'Halloran, Sean, M.S.
"A Locational Analysis of the U.S. Brewpub Industry."
Advisor: Matthews

Proger, William, M.S.
"Digital Image Processing Using Object Size and Shape Parameters for Detection of Cannabis Sativa L. Plants."
Advisor: Jensen

Schill, Steven, M.S.
"Modeling Impacts of Coastal Development on Water Quality in the Okatie River Watershed, Beaufort County, South Carolina Using a Remote Sensing/GIS Approach."
Advisor: Jensen

Weiland, Sara, M.S.
"Modeling Change in the Charleston, South Carolina Coastal Region."
Advisor: Jensen

Yang, Xinghe, Ph.D.
"Georeferencing CAMS Data: Polynomial Rectification and Beyond."
Advisor: Jensen

1996

Boyd, Kevin, M.S.
"Improving Image Classification Accuracy in Remote Sensing Through Texture Extraction Using Fractal,"
Advisor: Jensen

Davis, Bruce, Ph.D.
"Remote Sensing of Mangrove Biophysical Variables Using High Resolution Calibrated Airborne Multispectral Scanner (CAMS) Data in the Florida Keys."
Advisor: Jensen

Ehler, Geoffrey, Ph.D.
"Design and Integration of Shape Analysis Functions Into a Spatial Decision Support System."
Advisor: Cowen

English, William, M.S.
"Use of a Raster GIS for Modeling Chemical Attacks Upon an Explicitly Defined Urban Target Environment."
Advisor: Wagner

Fisk, Jonathan, M.S.
"NTRP/Building the Address Matching Infrastructure of South Carolina."
Advisor: Cowen

Fletcher, Rose Marie, M.S.
"Development and Application of A Historical Digital Orthoimage for the Savannah River Site."
Advisor: James

Halls, Joanne, Ph.D.
"Predictive Residential Modeling Using Spatio-Temporal GIS."
Advisor: Cowen

He, Kan, Ph.D.
"Guided Spatial Segmentation and Knowledge-Based Remotely Sensed Data Classification."
Advisor: Jensen

Huang, Xueqiao, Ph.D.
"A Machine Learning Approach to Automated Construction of Knowledge Bases for Expert Systems for Remote Sensing Imagine Analysis with GIS Data."
Advisor: Jensen

Ji, Minhe, Ph.D
"Towards A Complete Fuzzification of Supervised Classification for Remote Sensing Digital Image Processing."
Advisor: Jensen

Karinshak, David, M.S.
"Comparison of Remote Sensing Platforms for Mapping Wetland Vegetation Within a Localized Coastal Estuary: An Evaluation of C-CAP Protocols."
Advisor: Jensen

Park, Soohong, Ph.D.
"Integration of Cellular Automata and Geographic Information Systems for Modeling Spatial Dynamics."
Advisor: Wagner

Sposato, Matthew, M.S.
"The Use of SIR-C Images to Detect Lava Flows at Craters of the Moon Lava Field, Idaho."
Advisor: Jensen

Sumerall, Rose. M.S.
"Development and Application of A Historical Orthoimage Mosaic for the Savannah River Site."
Advisor: James

Truly, David. M.A.
"Tourism and Change: A Case Study of Ethnic Tourism in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico."
Advisor: Winberry

Wiesner, Chris, M.S.
"Modeling Urban Dynamics: Coupling Artificial Neural Networks and Geographic Information Systems to Model Residential Growth."
Advisor: Cowen

1995

Bresnahan, Patrick John, Ph.D.
"A Methodology to Define Potential Hazardous Waste Unit Boundaries Using Aerial Radiological Measurements."
Advisor: Jensen

Cammack, Rex, Ph.D.
"The Cognition of Cartographic Animations with Object Files."
Advisor: Lloyd

Chirico, Peter, M.A.
"Ecotourism and Low Impact Recreation in South Carolina's Ace Basin."
Advisor: Cowen

Cullis, Brian, Ph.D.
"Modeling Innovation Adoption Response: An Exploratory Analysis of GIS Implementation at Defense Installations."
Advisor: Cowen

Curley, Thomas P., M.S.
"A Non-Point Source Pollution Risk Assessment Classification: Integrating the USLE Model into A Geographic Information System to Delineate Critical Source Areas of Sediment."
Advisor: James

Dailey, Brad, M.S.
"An Analysis of Social Disorganization and Crime Using Parcel Level Data."
Advisor: Cowen

Deal, Richard, M.S.
"Factors Influencing Local Government Expenditure in Lower New York State."
Advisor: Minghi

Diener, Alexander, M.A.
"Population Transfer: Geopolitical Dynamics of Exchange."
Advisor: Minghi

Duarte, Paulo, M.S.
"Applications of GIS to Infrastructure and Economic Development Planning: A Case Study in SC."
Advisor: Wagner

Farmer, Gary, M.S.
"A Spatial Model of Urban Growth: A Case Study of the Southern Piedmont Metrolina Region."
Advisor: Jakubs

Kammerer, Timothy, M.S.
"Integration of GPS and Softcopy Photogrammetry for Large Scale Digital Elevation Model Creation and Orthophoto Mapping for Urban Applications."
Advisor: Jensen

Maguire, Jack, M.A.
"Using GIS to Analyze Leisure Business Districts in the Myrtle Beach, SC Area."
Advisor: Mitchell

Nelson, Elisabeth, Ph.D.
"Assessing Theories of Mental Representations of Maps."
Advisor: Gilmartin

Noonan, Patrick, M.S.
"A GIS Analysis of Variability in the Sales Ratio for Single Family Property."
Advisor: Cowen

Ozawa, Yoshiaki, M.A.
"Market Analysis and Sales Assessment for A Medical Supplies Distributor in North and South Carolina."
Advisor: Posey

Patton, David, Ph.D.
"Learning Geographic Categories within A Map Reading Environment."
Advisor: Lloyd

Porter, Dwayne, Ph.D.
"The Use of GIS Processing Technology to Model the Cumulative Impact of Regulatory Permitting Program on Coastal Wetlands: A South Carolina Perspective."
Advisor: Cowen

Ramirez, Alisa, M.S.
"The Effect of Maps on Children's Comprehension of Associated Text."
Advisor: Gilmartin

Roberge, Martin, M.S.
"Topographic Modeling of Lake Bonneville Through the Late Pleistoncene."
Advisor: James

Sharp, Harry, Ph.D.
"Multidimensional Aspects of Residential Segregation Between Whites and African Americans."
Advisor: Jakubs

Tomlin, Brooks, M.A.
"Unique World of the Wetsuit Surfer: Geographical Horizons of the SC "Aficionados."
Advisor: Stanley

1994

Althausen, John Jr., Ph.D.
"The Classification and Mapping of Naturally Occurring Phenomena in Coastal Environment Using Remote Sensing and GIS"

Bramante, Peter, M.S.
"Translating Climatic Variables from Regional-Scale to Local Scale"

Burdette, Michael, M.S.
"Winter Temperature Trends in the Southeastern United States"

Burkhalter, Shan, M.S.
"The Analysis of Human Impact and Change in the Savannah River Swamp using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Technologies"

Campbell, Donald, M.S.
"Potential for Economic Development Among the Edisto Indians of South Carolina"

Collins, Richard, M.S.
"Digital Image Processing of Aerial Photography to Detect Changes to a Beach Zone"

Curlis, Christopher, M.S.
"Improved Crop Classification Using Guided Iterative Clustering and GIS Ancillary Data"

Guy, Kristy, M.S.
"Ecotourism in Developing Countries with Case Studies on Belize and Guatemala"

Hendricks, Michael, M.S.
"A Managers GIS Educational Simulation: the Design and Prototype Development of An Experiential Learning Approach"

Holliday, William, M.S.
"Neural Network Image Classification with Auxiliary Data"

Holm, Danika, M.S.
"Environmental Inequities in South Carolina: The Distribution of Hazardous Waste Facilities"

Kalberer, Jutta, M.A.
"Political Regionalism in France: A Corsican Case Study"

Landmesser, Kevin, M.S.
"Locational Behavior of Foreign Manufacturers in South Carolina"

MacCharles, Cynthia, M.S.
"Multimedia and Geographic Information Systems"

Scott, Michael, M.S.
"The Development of an Optimal Path Algorithm in Three-Dimensional Raster Space"

Sengupta, Bhaswati, M.A.
"A Survey of the Brain Drain of the Indian Students in the US Through Student Non-Return"

Stone, David, M.S.
"Airline Deregulation -- A Southeast Case Study"

Wisdom, John, M.S.
"The Integration of Traffic Assignment Models with Geographic Information Systems"

1993

Chang, Yang, Ph.D.
"Remote Sensing Analysis in A Hypercube Parallel Computing Environment"

Dobson, Eric, M.S.
"Geographic Stratification as a Means of Increasing Quality and Quantity of Information Derived Through Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System Integration"

Echavarria, Fernando, Ph.D.
"Remote Sensing of Montane Forest Degradation in Southern Ecuador"

Ehler, Geoffrey, M.S.
"A Multiple Knowledge Based Spatial Decision Support System for Industrial Site Selection"

Hall, Carol, M.S.
"Color Interaction on Multivariable Dot Maps"

Hallam, Cheryl, Ph.D.
"The Effect of Data Generalization on the Prediction of Hydrologic Response"

Martin, Theresa, M.S.
"The Utility of Satellite Thermal Imagery for Quantifying Tropical Deforestation in South America"

Narumalani, Sunil G., Ph.D.
"Classification and Modeling of Aquatic Macrophyte Using Remote Sensing and GIS"

Patterson, Todd, M.A.
"The New Jersey Eastern Boundary Dispute with New York: A Political Geography Analysis"

Patton, David, M.A.
"A Generalization and Regional Classification of the Urban Areas of America"

Rishchyrski, Robert, M.S.
"Amenity Development and Wetland Protection: the Eagle Creek Golf Course, West Carleton Township, Ontario"

1992

Bart, Roland E., M.A.
"Locational Attributes of Successful Child Care Centers for the Metropolitan Area of Columbia, SC"

Corson, Mark, M.A.
"The Political and Military Geography of Reunification: The Case of Germany"

Covington, Elizabeth, M.S.
"Similarity Judgements of Maps"

Darbar, Parveen, M.S.
"Applying GIS to Hazardous Waste Site Selection: a Case Study"

Miller, Michael, M.A.
"Geopolitics, Functional Regions and Political Integration: a Critical Analysis of Paul Cohenrs Geopolitical Writing 1963-1991"

Morris, John, M.S.
"The Effects of Depictions of Map Symbols and Task Structures on Search"

Weatherbee, Oliver, M.S.
"Change Detection in the Coastal Environment: an Evaluation of Coastwatch Protocols"

1991

Bracket, Daryl, M.S.
"Translating Climate Variables from Regional Scale to Local Scales"

Cammack, Rex, M.S.
"Cartographic Animation: an Exploration of a Mapping Technique"

Clem, John, M.S.
"Digital Change Detection: a Quantitative Evaluation of Image Registration and Wetland Phenological Characteristics Using High Resolution Multispectral Scanner Data"

Conerway, Valerie, M.S.
"The Effects of Complexity on the Mental Rotation of Map Images"

Cordova, Andrew, M.S.
"The Effectiveness of a Sediment and Erosion Control Ordinance: Richland County, SC"

Corson, Mark, M.A.
"The Political and Military Geography of Reunification: the Case of Germany"

Decker, Thomas, Ph.D.
"The Use of SPOT Imagery to Determine Substrate Type and Depth in a Coral Reef Environment"

Eshenbough, Michele, M.S.
"Drought Assessment in South Carolina: a Comprehensive Study"

Gallinaro, Nichole, M.S.
"Searching Choropleth Maps for Boundaries: the Cognitive Processes"

Graaskamp, Dorothy, M.A.
"Wildlife Corridors on Two Coastal South Carolina Counties: a Geographic Inventory and Appraisal"

Holt, Paul, M.S.
"Extraction of Drainage Network Information from Digital Data"

Keithley, Christopher, M.S.
"The Effects of Changes in Land Cover in Modeling Surface Run Off"

McNiff, Marcia, M.S.
"Memory for Land Use Categories on Maps: a Comparison of Focal Associative, and False Color Schemes"

Paradies, Philip, M.A.
"Analysis of White-Tailed Deer Movement in Relation to Ecotones Using a Geographic Information System"

Stine, Roy S., Ph.D.
"Nile Slits and Pre-Dynastic Sites: Remote Sensing and GIS Research of Hierakonpolis, Egyst"

Vardoulakis, Eugenia, M.S.
"Emergency 911 Routing for Lexington County, South Carolina Using Global Positioning Systems, Orthophotographs, and Calibrated Airborne Multispectral Scanner Data"

Wilson, Julian, M.S.
"The Use of Satellite Data for Maintenance of National Wetlands Inventory in Map Design"

1990

Buchanan, Paul, M.S.
"Coastline Rectification of a GIS Coastal Database"

Coombs, Gloria, M.S.
"Automation of Wildlife Management Area Maps Utilizing Tiger and GNIS: a Non-Census Demonstration"

Fraley, Monika, M.S.
"Geographic Aspects of the GSX Pinewood Landfill Controversy"

Green, Joyce, M.S.
"Urbana Electoral Reform: Changing the Spatial Structure of Elections to Provide Minority Representation on the City Council in Columbia, SC"

King, Michelle, M.A.
"An Evaluation of NASA Calibrated Airborne Multispectral Scanner in the Residential Environment"

Meyer, Wayne, M.S.
"Predictive Modeling of Industrial Locations As a Function of Water Availability"

Mkhze, Isidore, M.A.
"Recreation Patterns of Black and White College Students: a Comparative Geographic Analysis"

Reagan, Bruce, M.S.
"The Effect of Correlation on Multi-Dimensional Symbol Encoding"

Roberts, Miles, Ph.D.
"Geographical Edge Finding"

Wigle, David, M.S.
"The Determination of Ancillary Data Which Are Most Effective in Improving Vegetation Classification in Mountainous Environment"

Wilson, Robert, M.A.
"The Relationship of Error in Cognitive Maps to the Visual Hierarchy in Map Design"