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Michael J. Starbuck
Michael J. Starbuck
Physical Scientist
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USGS Mid-Continent Geographic Science Center
1400 Independence Road
Rolla, Missouri 65401
Phone: (573) 308-3687
Fax: (573) 308-3794
Email: mstarbuck@usgs.gov
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Expertise:
- Monitoring land surface change through the use of remotely
sensed imagery.
- Integration and analysis of geospatial data to model
landscape processes.
- Remote sensing/GIS technical assistance and capacity
building.
Current Projects:
- Platte River
Priority Ecosystems Project.
- Generalization of geospatial data.
- Monitoring landscape change in Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE.
- Integration of active tectonic map data to create regional
seismic hazards maps for South Asia and Mediterranean region.
- Technical point of contact - MOU with Geo-Informatics
and Space Technology Development Agency of Thailand.
Education:
- B.S., Geology and Geophysics, University of Missouri - Rolla,
Rolla, MO (1984)
Professional Experience:
- 2005-present, Physical Scientist, Mid-Continent Geographic
Science Center, USGS, Rolla, Missouri.
- 2001-2005, Physical Scientist, Mid-Continent Mapping
Center, USGS, Rolla, Mo.
- 1992-2001, Cartographer, Mid-Continent Mapping Center,
USGS, Rolla, Mo.
- 1991-1992, Cartographer, Detail (winter-over) to Amundson-Scott
South Pole Station, Antarctica.
- 1985-1991, Cartographer, Mid-Continent Mapping Center,
USGS, Rolla, Mo.
- 1984-1985, Cartographic Technician, Mid-Continent Mapping
Center, USGS, Rolla, Mo.
- 1984, Technician and draftsman, Noranda Mineral Explorations,
Rolla, Mo.
Professional Affiliations/Achievements:
- USGS Superior Service Award, 2005
- USGS Public Service Award, 1997
- American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing,
Rolla Region Secretary/Treasurer, 1993-1996; Rolla Region President,
1998; Annual Conference Volunteer Coordinator, 2001.
- Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society
- IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society
- Geological Society of America
International Details:
- United Arab Emirates - In February through March, May
through June, and November, 2002, August, 2003, and September and October
2004, worked in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, with the USGS Water Resources
Discipline and the Abu Dhabi National Drilling Company (NDC) staff to
perform satellite-based image mapping and vegetation change analysis.
Using ERDAS Imagine software, Landsat 7 data was processed to create
image maps for the Abu Dhabi Emirate, and areas of irrigated vegetation
were delineated using multi-band classification techniques.
- Ukraine - In August, 2004, selected to participate
in the State Department's Embassy Science Fellows Program. Detailed
to Kyiv, Ukraine for four weeks working with the Ukrainian Land and
Resource Management Center. Provided technical reviews of research proposals
and scientific publications and wrote a technical operations section
of a research proposal to perform satellite image mapping in the Tisza
River floodplain in western Ukraine.
- Sri Lanka - In October, 2002, selected to participate
in the State Department's Embassy Science Fellows Program. Detailed
to Colombo, Sri Lanka and worked with Embassy staff and personnel at
the National Physical Planning Department of Sri Lanka. Provided the
local staff training in remote sensing and advanced GIS. In depth training
courses were presented in using satellite imagery to prepare land cover
maps.
- Thailand - In February and March, 2001, worked in Bangkok,
Thailand, assisting staff at the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) office on an environmental management information system project.
Reviewed available geospatial data for the Greater Mekong Subregion,
and identified potential gaps in data needs that may be required for
operational planning purposes. A summary report can be found at the
UNEP Regional Resource Center for Asia and the Pacific website: http://www.rrcap.org/semis/pub.htm.
- Saudi Arabia - Through the USGS Mission in Jeddah,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, provided advice and training to the Saudi Geological
Survey (SGS) staff in the application of GIS techniques, the creation
of digital geographic databases, and the production of cartographic
products. Was detailed in Jeddah between April and June, 2000 providing
digital map concepts training and supporting ongoing GIS applications
projects. During the week of September 18, 2000, hosted a delegation
of SGS employees at the Rocky Mountain Mapping Center, Denver, Colorado,
where plans were discussed for creating a series of digital base maps
for the Kingdom. With the help of the Mapping Center staff, demonstration
data sets were created using map material provided by the Saudis. Invited
to return to Jeddah October 25 - November 16, 2000 to work with the
SGS staff to define requirements for development of a national digital
base map program. Also worked with the SGS scientists on GIS applications
projects and provided training in GIS and remote sensing.
- Antarctica - Participated in the U.S. Antarctic Research
Program, first in 1991-92 and again in 1996-97. The first assignment
was wintering at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, maintaining the
seismic equipment and geodetic satellite receivers. Responsibilities
included keeping the seismic system, doppler satellite receivers and
related computers in operation and to transmit the data via satellite
to the U.S. or other receiving stations. The second assignment was to
conduct GPS surveys in the South Victoria Range using helicopters based
at McMurdo Station. Worked closely with surveyors from New Zealand to
place geodetic control points which will be used to study long-term
horizontal and vertical movement of the land surface.
Selected Publications:
- Starbuck, Michael and Tamayo, Juanito, 2003, Monitoring Vegetation Change
in the Abu Dhabi Emirate from 1996 to 2000 using Landsat Satellite Imagery,
U.S. Geological Survey Administrative Report, Abu Dhabi National Drilling
Company.
- Starbuck, Michael, 2001, Review of Availability and Accessibility of
Geospatial Data in the Greater Mekong Subregion, A consultancy report
in support of the Subregional Environmental Monitoring and Information
Systems II Project, funded by ADB (T.A. No. 5899).
- Kinzel, P.J., Parker, R.S., Nelson, J.M., Starbuck, M., and Davis, L.,
2001, Mapping sandhill crane roost sites along the Central Platte River
using aerial infrared videography, Proceedings of the 11th Platte River
Basin Ecosystem Symposium, February 27, 2001, Kearney, Nebraska.
- Starbuck, Michael J., 1998, An introduction to U.S. Geological Survey
digital cartographic products and their applications, Geological Society
of America, South-Central Section, 32nd annual meeting.
- Starbuck, Michael, and Helterbrand, William, 1996, Merging Digital Raster
Graphics and Digital Orthophoto Quadrangles for use in digital map revision,
ASPRS-ACSM Annual Convention Technical Papers.
- Warren, Stephen G., Starbuck, Michael J., and Groeneveld, Carl, 1993, Relative Elevations of Meteorological Facilities at South Pole Station, Antarctic Journal Review.
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