Shoreline change of Presque Isle State Park from 1937 to 2015

Session: 61. - Remote Sensing, Visualization, and Spatial Data Applications for the Great Lakes

Julia Guerrein, Penn State Behrend, [email protected]
Michael Naber, Penn State Behrend, [email protected]
Pamela Silver, Penn State Behrend, [email protected]

Abstract

Presque Isle State Park has changed over time due to the movement of sand from the western part of the park to the spit, Gull Point. The topographical change of the park was mapped using aerial photos from six different time periods between 1937 and 2015. The detailed maps of the changes was made using Remote Sensing, Rubber Sheet, Mosaic photos, and PASDA Orthorectified images in ArcMap. These show the significant deposition of sediment to Gull Point, which has resulted in a change of plant and animal populations, most notably to rare migratory birds. The GIS analysis of the park gives other researchers a tool to minimize erosion.

1. Keyword
Lake Erie

2. Keyword
GIS

3. Keyword
remote sensing

4. Additional Keyword
Presque Isle