About the Spatial Pattern Analysis & Research Lab

The Spatial Pattern Analysis & Research Lab houses a research group interested in spatial and spatial-temporal analysis. Located in the Department of Geography at the University of Victoria and led by Dr Trisalyn Nelson, we develop and apply spatial and spatial-temporal analysis methods to a variety of problems in natural and human environments.

Fall 2011 News

Congratulations to Shanley Thompson and Cesar Suarez. Both were awarded UVic Entrance Scholarships.

Congratulations to Jessica Fitterer for receiving the Graphic Office Interiors Scholarship.

Congratulations to SPARtan Ben Stewart for his new job at the World Bank in Washington DC.

Publications Accepted or in Press

Morrison K, Nelson T, Nathoo F, Ostry A. (In Press) Application of Bayesian spatial smoothing models to assess agricultural self-sufficiency. International Journal of Geographic Information Sciences

Gralewicz, N.J., Nelson, T.A., and Wulder, M.A. (In Press). National scale drivers of large wildfire susceptibility in Canada. Forest Ecology and Management.

Gralewicz, N.J., Nelson, T.A., and Wulder, M.A. (Accepted). Spatial and temporal patterns of wildfire ignitions in Canada. International Journal of Wildland Fire.

Long, J.A., and Nelson, T.A. (Accepted). Time geography and wildlife home range delineation. Journal of Wildlife Management and Wildlife Monographs.