BLACKSBURG, Va., Dec. 5, 2012 – Randolph Wynne, professor of
forest remote sensing in Virginia Tech’s College of Natural
Resources and Environment, has been selected by the U.S.
Geological Survey and NASA to be a member of the Landsat Science
Team. Wynne joins a team of scientists and engineers who will
provide technical and scientific input on issues critical to the
success of the interagency Landsat program. Landsat is a series
of U.S. scientific satellites that have been imaging the Earth’s
surface for 40 years. “Landsat is a versatile tool that is used
by farmers, scientists, and city planners,” said Matt Larsen,
U.S. Geological Survey associate director for climate and land
use change. “It’s used by a broad range of specialists to assess
some of the world’s most critical issues — the food, water,
forests, and other natural resources needed for a growing world
population. This team will help the Landsat program reach its
highest potential.” Membership in the Landsat Science Team comes
with funding for pro