Research Projects

The capabilities of the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre (SGRC) and its partners are evident in the many completed and ongoing research projects spanning the resource and social sciences sectors. The application of geomatics to a variety of subjects creates information-rich products for making better decision-making.  

The SGRC is a leading-edge research centre specializing in geospatial technologies to aid in solving critical issues pertaining to environmental and socio-economic problems. Our experienced and capable researchers apply the best technology to help you approach decisions with greater understanding. The following examples (linked below and on the left) of research projects at the SGRC highlight just a few of the advantages offered through collaborating with the SGRC.

• Avalanche Risk Management and Decision Support
  

• Avalanche Terrain Modeling

• Columbia Basin Biodiversity Atlas

• Columbia Basin Watershed Management

• Effects of Radiocollar Position and Orientation

• Forest Carbon Decision Support

• Kootenay Spatial Data Partnership

• Local Government Web Mapping

• Recreation Mapping

• Soils Impacts Analysis and Evaluation for Conservation

• Vancouver Island Landscape Pattern Analysis

• Virtual Museum of Canada Exhibits

• Wetland Vegetation Inventory
  

• Wildfire Burn Severity Mapping

• Whitebark Pine

• Wolverine Habitat Use Analysis

To find out more about the SGRC or other Selkirk College programs, contact us.