Liam Carson
Affiliations
Master Student
University of Calgary
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Background
Educational Background
BSc Geography, University of Victoria, 2022
Biography
I completed my undergraduate degree in geography at the University of Victoria in 2022 with in-depth experience using UAVs and other field techniques such as hydrological analysis and GNSS surveying. Currently, I am a master’s student in the Department of Geography at the University of Calgary under the supervision of Dr. Brian Moorman. My research is focused on the effects of permafrost thaw in the mountains of Svalbard. Specifically, my work investigates how permafrost within glacial moraines can affect slope stability. My research utilizes temporal UAV-derived DTM analysis and GPR surveys to identify possible hazardous moraines in Svalbard's growing arctic proglacial environments. I’m passionate about UAV-based remote sensing and delivering high-quality geospatial data products. With an academic background in photogrammetry, point cloud processing, and terrain analysis, I aim to contribute to innovative teams within the geospatial field on the forefront of drone data applications. My goal is to grow with the industry, expanding my technical capabilities while contributing meaningfully to collaborative and data-driven projects.
Projects
- The Elbow River was assessed before and after a section of road was constructed that spanned the river.
- Using LiDAR data from before and after the construction, and up-to-date drone imagery, an analysis on the erosion of the cut bank was done to determine if the construction altered the hydrological dynamics of the river and caused harm to the surrounding ecosystem.
- Conducted research at multiple Arctic glacial forefields in Svalbard to observe the rate at which thaw slumping is occurring as a result of thawing permafrost and melting buried glacial ice.
- Used UAVs to survey these areas to determine the loss in volume and area resulting from the thaw slumps.
- Using photogrammetric techniques, the images were processed to create digital elevation models (DEMs)
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) was used to determine the extent of buried glacial ice to assess the probability of future ground instability.
Awards
- Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship , Government of Alberta. 2023
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