Dr. Becker is a Professor of Geography at Central Michigan University.
Education
- Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2002
- M.S., University of Illinois, 1993
- B.S., Eastern Illinois University, 1989
Teaching Areas
- Geographic Information Sciences
- Remote Sensing
- Image Processing
- Environmental Science
- CAD Mapping for GIS
Research Fields
- Applied Remote Sensing
- Spectral Signature Processing/Analysis
- Environmental Science
- Wetland Ecology
Publications
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Becker, B.L., 2008, Mapping Chlorophyll-a Concentrations in West Lake, China using Landsat 7,
Journal of Great Lakes Research, Vol. 34: pp. 559-565.
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Becker, B.L., 2007, A Classification-based Assessment of the Optimal Spectral and Spatial Resolutions of Coastal Wetland Imagery,
Remote Sensing and Environment, Vol 108: pp. 111-120.
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Becker, B.L., D.P. Lusch, J Qi; 2005. Identifying optimal spectral bands from in-situ measurements of great lakes coastal wetlands using second-derivative analysis,
Remote Sensing of Environment, Vol. 97: pp. 238-248.
- Herricks, E. E., B. L.
Becker, and J. A. Wickenkamp 1994. Manual for the Development of Wetland Replacement Areas in Illinois.
Illinois Department of Transportation.
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Becker, B. L., and D. Tazik 1994. Utilization of Geographic Information Systems for Wetland Mapping.
Technical Paper, USACOE.