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Jim Kiser

 

Jim Kiser

Instructor/Head Undergraduate Advisor
Certified Photogrammetrist

BS, 1982 Humboldt State University
MS, 1992 Oregon State University
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Research Interests

  • Damage to residual trees during commercial thinning operations
  • Response of trees and stands following commercial thinning damage
  • New technology development and applicaitons in forest operations including GPS, lasers and photogrammetry

Current Programs

  • The Effects of Mechanical Damage on Residual Coastal Douglas-fir Stands Following Commercial Thinning

Courses

  • FE 309: Forest Photogrammetry
  • FE 310: Forest Route Surveying
  • FE 311: Advanced Forest Surveying

Principal Publications

Textbooks

Paine, D.P. and J. D. Kiser. 2003. Aerial Photography and Image Interpretation. John Wiley, Inc. New York. 632 pages.

Paine, D.P. and J. D. Kiser. 2004. Aerial Photography and Image Interpretation; Student Companion Web Site. John Wiley, Inc. New York.

Publications - refereed

Kiser, Jim, Solmie, Derek, and Kellogg, Loren. 2005. Efficiencies of Traditional and Digital Measurement Technologies for Forest Operations. Western Journal of Applied Forestry. 20 (2): 138-143.

Kiser, Jim. 2006. Engineering Surveying. In: Engineering Field Manual for Conservation Practices Part 650. Natural Resources Conservation Service. United State Dept. of Agriculture. Washington D.C. 118 pages.

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