Research

CAST acquires, aggregates, analyzes, and applies geospatial data. Whether reconstructing past and present environments or reconciling virtual and physical worlds, CAST approaches spatial data problems in a project-based, applications-oriented, collaborative manner.

The Center is part of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas and is actively involved in extensive research efforts. CAST is principally supported by competitive grants from federal and state agencies that are often developed in collaboration with industry and academic partners.

CAST offers students, faculty, and the public opportunities to learn about and use a wide array of geospatial technologies including sUAS airframes and sensor platforms, terrestrial and airborne LiDAR, GNSS, photogrammetry, and advanced processing software. 

CAST invites potential research partners to include us in proposal development.

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Capabilities/Areas of Expertise in Research

Geomatics

  • optical and radar sensor modeling
  • adjustment computations and error propagation
  • novel applications of sUAS sensors
  • integration of historical and modern imagery

Examples:

Corona Atlas & Referencing System

Geospatial Data Science

  • novel pipelines for geospatial image processing
  • applications for big data integration and processing
  • web-based interfaces for geospatial research
  • GeoAI applications

Examples:

TransMap Data Hub

Heritage Visualization

  • spatial archaeometry
  • digital humanities
  • historical preservation
  • virtual museums

Examples:

Rising Above in Arkansas

Spatial Data Acquisition

  • aerial and terrestrial data collection and mapping
  • LiDAR, MSI, thermal, and optical capabilities
  • GNSS survey
  • Blue UAS platforms available

Examples:

Spatial Archaeometry Research Collaborations

Other Collaborations

EAST students examine the AR Sandbox

EAST Initiative

CAST research staff collaborate with EAST to provide geospatial training and support to students and teachers.

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U of A Campus

Our researchers work on collaborations within the U of A to enhance the operation of campus services.

Resources

Researcher Resources

Helpful documents and links

Project Websites

CAST maintained websites and tools