I am a research specialist with the Department of Geography at San Diego State University (SDSU), and have served this function working closely with Distinguished Professor of Geography Douglas Stow since 1998. My specialty areas are remote sensing, image processing, geographic information systems (GIS), global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), and project management. I have been involved with a range of research involving low, moderate, and high spatial resolution satellite imagery, ultra-high spatial resolution airborne imagery, and light detection and ranging (LIDAR) data. I also currently manage the GIS database for San Diego State University. Since August 2015, Gene Schweizer has been a graduate student in the SDSU Geography Department and has conducted research work under my supervision. His work has included preprocessing of airborne imagery, image classification using advanced pixel and object-based methods, and analysis of image-derived products for a range of applications. Gene's Master's thesis word was tied to two projects (funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation and National Science Foundation) investigating the use of bi-temporal airborne imagery and specialized image registration and change detection techniques for rapid post-hazard assessment of transportation features such as roads and bridges, as well as other similar critical infrastructure features. More specifically, his work related to the generation and testing of automated techniques for detection of cracks that may indicate that critical infrastructure is badly damaged and mitigating measures should be taken (e.g., close a road that crosses a damaged bridge). To accomplish this work, Gene utilized a range of geospatial software applications including ERDAS IMAGINE, ArcGIS, eCognition, and photoshop. In addition to the work that Gene completed on projects I supervised, Gene also worked on projects for other professors in the department that included statistical analysis with SAS and Microsoft Excel. Gene is reliable, hard-working, interested in the goals and techniques of the project, and committed to the success of all aspects of the project. He is a dedicated team member, who has regularly provided work products as directed and on time to meet project deadlines. Gene not only completed his Master's thesis and coursework by the end of his second year in graduate school, but also completed and submitted a draft manuscript for publication that was based on the research for his Master's thesis. Gene is a highly energetic person, hard-working, a dedicated team member, and enthusiastic. Over the two years that I worked with Gene, I was pleased with the amount and quality of the work that Gene performed, and he was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Gene Schweizer for a position in the geospatial or similar industry. Lloyd (Pete) Coulter San Diego State University Department of Geography

I am a research specialist with the Department of Geography at San Diego State University (SDSU), and have served this function working closely with Distinguished Professor of Geography Douglas Stow since 1998. My specialty areas are remote sensing, image processing, geographic information systems (GIS), global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), and project management. I have been involved with a range of research involving low, moderate, and high spatial resolution satellite imagery, ultra-high spatial resolution airborne imagery, and light detection and ranging (LIDAR) data. I also currently manage the GIS database for San Diego State University. Since August 2015, Gene Schweizer has been a graduate student in the SDSU Geography Department and has conducted research work under my supervision. His work has included preprocessing of airborne imagery, image classification using advanced pixel and object-based methods, and analysis of image-derived products for a range of applications. Gene's Master's thesis word was tied to two projects (funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation and National Science Foundation) investigating the use of bi-temporal airborne imagery and specialized image registration and change detection techniques for rapid post-hazard assessment of transportation features such as roads and bridges, as well as other similar critical infrastructure features. More specifically, his work related to the generation and testing of automated techniques for detection of cracks that may indicate that critical infrastructure is badly damaged and mitigating measures should be taken (e.g., close a road that crosses a damaged bridge). To accomplish this work, Gene utilized a range of geospatial software applications including ERDAS IMAGINE, ArcGIS, eCognition, and photoshop. In addition to the work that Gene completed on projects I supervised, Gene also worked on projects for other professors in the department that included statistical analysis with SAS and Microsoft Excel. Gene is reliable, hard-working, interested in the goals and techniques of the project, and committed to the success of all aspects of the project. He is a dedicated team member, who has regularly provided work products as directed and on time to meet project deadlines. Gene not only completed his Master's thesis and coursework by the end of his second year in graduate school, but also completed and submitted a draft manuscript for publication that was based on the research for his Master's thesis. Gene is a highly energetic person, hard-working, a dedicated team member, and enthusiastic. Over the two years that I worked with Gene, I was pleased with the amount and quality of the work that Gene performed, and he was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Gene Schweizer for a position in the geospatial or similar industry. Lloyd (Pete) Coulter San Diego State University Department of Geography

I am a research specialist with the Department of Geography at San Diego State University (SDSU), and have served this function working closely with Distinguished Professor of Geography Douglas Stow since 1998. My specialty areas are remote sensing, image processing, geographic information systems (GIS), global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), and project management. I have been involved with a range of research involving low, moderate, and high spatial resolution satellite imagery, ultra-high spatial resolution airborne imagery, and light detection and ranging (LIDAR) data. I also currently manage the GIS database for San Diego State University. Since August 2015, Gene Schweizer has been a graduate student in the SDSU Geography Department and has conducted research work under my supervision. His work has included preprocessing of airborne imagery, image classification using advanced pixel and object-based methods, and analysis of image-derived products for a range of applications. Gene's Master's thesis word was tied to two projects (funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation and National Science Foundation) investigating the use of bi-temporal airborne imagery and specialized image registration and change detection techniques for rapid post-hazard assessment of transportation features such as roads and bridges, as well as other similar critical infrastructure features. More specifically, his work related to the generation and testing of automated techniques for detection of cracks that may indicate that critical infrastructure is badly damaged and mitigating measures should be taken (e.g., close a road that crosses a damaged bridge). To accomplish this work, Gene utilized a range of geospatial software applications including ERDAS IMAGINE, ArcGIS, eCognition, and photoshop. In addition to the work that Gene completed on projects I supervised, Gene also worked on projects for other professors in the department that included statistical analysis with SAS and Microsoft Excel. Gene is reliable, hard-working, interested in the goals and techniques of the project, and committed to the success of all aspects of the project. He is a dedicated team member, who has regularly provided work products as directed and on time to meet project deadlines. Gene not only completed his Master's thesis and coursework by the end of his second year in graduate school, but also completed and submitted a draft manuscript for publication that was based on the research for his Master's thesis. Gene is a highly energetic person, hard-working, a dedicated team member, and enthusiastic. Over the two years that I worked with Gene, I was pleased with the amount and quality of the work that Gene performed, and he was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Gene Schweizer for a position in the geospatial or similar industry. Lloyd (Pete) Coulter San Diego State University Department of Geography