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Alaska Science Center - Geography has two Bureau level programs it is responsible for managing in Alaska including: Geographic Analysis and Monitoring (GAM) and Land Remote Sensing (LRS).

Geographic Analysis and Monitoring (GAM)

The Geographic Analysis and Monitoring Program assesses the Nation's land surface at a range of spatial and temporal scales to understand the rates, causes, and consequences of natural and human-induced processes and their interactions that affect the landscape over time. The program conducts long-term geographic studies of the land use and disturbance histories of the U.S. and produces reports on the status and trends of the Nation's land surface. The program contributes scientific value and knowledge to the spatial content of The National Map.

Land Remote Sensing (LRS)

The Land Remote Sensing Program seeks to promote excellence in remote sensing for understanding the Earth's land environment.

The Land Remote Sensing Program provides for the use of historical, current and future remotely sensed data and derived scientific information to facilitate monitoring, scientific description, and understanding of the Earth and its natural and man-induced processes; to minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; to manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and to protect and enhance the quality of life for U.S. citizens. The program evaluates sources of land remote sensing data that are applicable to the land management activities of the Bureau and its cooperators, acquires these data via cost-effective means, preserves data collections for long-term analysis and evaluation, distributes products to all users consistent with applicable guidelines and policies, and supports utilization of these data in land science applications through research, education and user assistance.

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