•   Digitally Integrated Geographic Information Technologies

Abigail Guess

GIS Analyst
(801) 581-3612
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Education

In Progress – M.S. Geography University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

2005 – B.A. Environmental Studies, Western State College, Gunnison Colorado

Research Interests

My primary interests include remote sensing, snow hydrology, energy balance, and Geographic Information Systems.

Professional Experience

2006 - Currently – GIS Analyst, DIGIT Lab, University of Utah

Responsible for a number of tasks including using Geographic information systems (GIS) to aid in the preparing of data and its development, conducting spatial analysis, feature extraction, analyzing remote sensing images for processing, and using analytical skills to produce quality products for the federal, state and local agencies as well as the private sector.

Internships

2004 – Office for Resource Efficiency (ORE)

I completed a feasibility study to determine the possibility of a small hydrological energy resource for the town of Crested Butte, CO. 

2005 – 29th Colorado Water Workshop: Science, Technology & Politics in 21st Century Water Development – Western State College

I was directly responsible for planning and organizing this workshop which is now in its 31st year of bringing Colorado leaders and constituents together to discuss various concerns of water in the West.

Software

  • GIS Software  ARC/INFO 3.3, 7.1, 8.x, 9.2,
  • ENVI/IDL

Professional Affiliations

Member 2007-2008

  • Association of American Geographers
  • American Geophysical Union
  • American Society for Photgrammetry and Remote Sensing