Thad Wester
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Geography


I hold an B.S. (2009) and M.A. (2011) in Geography. I have a keen interest in Geomorphology. My research goals have focused on understanding the initiating factors for debris flows within recently burned basins in Southern California.



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A 1cm resolution Digital Terrain Model of Difference showing deposition (blue) and erosion (red) after the first rainfall in a recently burned basin. December, 2008. Santa Barbra, California

Terrestrial Laser Scanning


I have 5 years experience working with terrestrial laser scanners and their data.  Founder of Clarity Scanning.  ClarityScanning.com 







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Terrestrial Laser Scanning location in a debris basin. November, 2010. Pasadena, California.

GIS Consulting


I provide GIS consultingservers





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Tree stand shown with topography, water features and tree canopy (darker green represents higher tree heights)
Thad Wester - Florence, SC - 2012