Stanley Morain, director of the UNM Earth Data Analysis Center and research professor in geography, has been selected to receive the 2007 William T. Pecora Individual Award for outstanding contributions in the field of remote sensing.
Photo: Stanley Morain, director, Earth Data Analysis Center
For more than 43 years, Morain has had a distinguished career in remote sensing that has been recognized locally, nationally and internationally. In addition to his work at UNM, he has educated professionals in developing countries on the applications of remote sensing in areas such as agriculture, transportation and public health. Morain has pursued a vision of employing remote sensing technology and products for advancing the growth of sustainable resources in developing nations worldwide.
The award will be presented to Morain at the opening session of the CRSS/ASPRS 2007 Specialty Conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on Oct. 30.
The award, sponsored jointly by the U.S. Department of Interior and NASA, recognizes outstanding contributions to the understanding of the earth by means of remote sensing. It has been presented annually since 1974 in memory of William T. Pecora, whose early vision and support helped establish the Landsat satellite program.