James Taranik

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James Taranik is affiliated with the following schools: Colorado School of Mines, University of California, Berkeley, University of Wyoming, Stanford University, University of Nevada, Reno

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James Taranik

Earth Sciences

#2264

World Rank

#3067

Historical Rank

#521

USA Rank

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James Taranik's Degrees

PhD Geology University of California, Berkeley
Masters Geology University of California, Berkeley
Bachelors Geology University of California, Berkeley

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According to Wikipedia, James Vladimir Taranik was an American scientist and educator who worked in the area of earth-observation satellite remote sensing. He was Chief of NASA's Non-Renewable Resources Branch and Program Scientist of the Space Shuttle's first scientific flights with cargo that included experiments related to geology, atmospheric chemistry, meteorology, marine biology, and plant physiology in the earth and life sciences. He also held various positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education, including the Desert Research Institute and the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering.

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James Taranik's Published Works

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SEBASS hyperspectral thermal infrared data: surface emissivity measurement and mineral mapping (2003) (165)
Surface mineral mapping at Steamboat Springs, Nevada, USA, with multi-wavelength thermal infrared images (2005) (162)
Hydrothermal Alteration Mapping at Bodie, California, Using AVIRIS Hyperspectral Data (1998) (142)
Detection of geothermal anomalies using Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) thermal infrared images at Bradys Hot Springs, Nevada, USA (2007) (113)
Mapping alteration minerals at prospect, outcrop and drill core scales using imaging spectrometry (2011) (81)
A Geothermal GIS for Nevada: Defining Regional Controls and Favorable Exploration Terrains for Extensional Geothermal Systems (2002) (65)
Analysis of JERS-1 (Fuyo-1) SAR data for vegetation discrimination in northwestern Brazil using the semivariogram textural classifier (STC) (1996) (50)
Classification of hyperspectral imagery with neural networks: comparison to conventional tools (2014) (41)
Quantitative estimation of granitoid composition from thermal infrared multispectral scanner (TIMS) data, Desolation Wilderness, northern Sierra Nevada, California (1994) (41)
Effect of Reduced Spatial Resolution on Mineral Mapping Using Imaging Spectrometry - Examples Using Hyperspectral Infrared Imager (HyspIRI)-Simulated Data (2011) (31)
Mapping rock forming minerals at Boundary Canyon, Death Valey National Park, California, using aerial SEBASS thermal infrared hyperspectral image data (2018) (29)
Analysis of the northern Sierra accreted terrane, California, with airborne thermal infrared multispectral scanner data (1988) (17)
QUANTITATIVE COMPARISON OF NEURAL NETWORK AND CONVENTIONAL CLASSIFIERS FOR HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGERY (1998) (15)
Comparison of techniques for discriminating hydrothermal alteration minerals with Airborne Imaging Spectrometer data (1988) (14)
Space Shuttle: A New Era in Terrestrial Remote Sensing (1981) (11)
Monitoring dewatering induced subsidence and fault reactivation using interferometric synthetic aperture radar (2009) (10)
Principles of computer processing of Landsat data for geologic applications (1978) (10)
Mapping Rock-Forming Minerals at Daylight Pass, Death Valley National Park, California, using SEBASS Thermal-Infrared Hyperspectral Image Data (2008) (7)
Integration of geological remote-sensing techniques in subsurface analysis (1976) (6)
Commercial applications and scientific research requirements for thermal-infrared observations of terrestrial surfaces (1986) (6)
Inventory and Mapping of Flood Inundation Using Interactive Digital Image Analysis Techniques (1979) (5)
Identification of hydrothermal alteration assemblages using airborne imaging spectrometer data (1986) (5)
Environmental impact assessment of mining related dewatering activities using integrated INSAR, optical remote sensing and pumping data (2008) (5)
MAPPING OF SURFACE GEOTHERMAL ANOMALIES AT STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, NV. USING NASA THERMAL INFRARED MULTISPECTRAL SCANNER (TIMS) AND ADVANCED VISIBLE AND INFRARED IMAGING SPECTROMETER (AVIRIS) DATA (2010) (4)
Regional analysis of tertiary volcanic calderas (Western U.S.) using landsat thematic mapper imagery (1989) (4)
Importance of Spatial and Radiometric Resolution of AVIRIS Data for Recognition of Mineral Endmembers in the Geiger Grade Area , Nevada , (2000) (4)
Reconnaissance geologic mapping of a portion of the rain‐forest‐covered Guiana Shield, Northwestern Brazil, using SIR-B and digital aeromagnetic data (1994) (3)
Structural geology and regional tectonics of the Mineral County area, Nevada, using Shuttle Imaging Radar-B and digital aeromagnetic data (1988) (3)
Land classification of south-central Iowa from computer enhanced images (1975) (3)
A First Look at Airborne Imaging Spectrometer (AIS) Data in an Area of Altered Volcanic Rocks and Carbonate Formations, Hot Creek Range, South Central Nevada (1985) (3)
Mapping the earth's magnetic and gravity fields from space: Current status and future prospects (1983) (3)
Development of Research Infrastructure in Nevada for the Exploitation of Hyperspectral Image Data to Address Proliferation and Detection of Chemical and Biological Materials. (2007) (3)
Detection of hydrothermal alteration at Virginia City, Nevada using Airborne Imaging Spectrometry (AIS) (1986) (2)
Current Research in Geological Applications of Remote Sensing Techniques and Implications for Petroleum Geology: ABSTRACT (1983) (2)
Differentiating volcanic rock assemblages using Landsat thematic mapper data — Influence of petrochemistry and desert varnish (1989) (2)
Characterization of hydrothermal systems using simulated HyspIRI data (2011) (2)
Mapping Acid Sulfate Alteration of Basaltic Andesite with Thermal Infrared Data (2002) (2)
Preliminary Results of Hydrothermal Alteration Assemblage Classification in Aurora and Bodie Mining Districts , Nevada and California , with Airborne Hyperspectral Data (2001) (2)
Correction to “Quantitative estimation of granitoid composition from thermal infrared multispectral scanner (TIMS) data, Desolation Wilderness, northern Sierra Nevada, California” by Charles Sabine, Vincent J. Realmuto, and James V. Taranik (1994) (1)
Discriminating late volcanic differentiates commonly associated with precious metal deposits, using Landsat Thematic Mapper imagery (1988) (1)
Active Microwave Remote Sensing of Earth/Land (2008) (1)
Characteristics of the Landsat Multispectral Data System (2019) (1)
Advanced aerospace remote sensing systems for global resource applications (1981) (1)
ANALYSIS OF SUB-PIXEL MIXING IN HIGH-ALTITUDE AVIRIS DATA OVER VIRGINIA CITY , NEVADA , USING SYSTEMATIC FIELD-BASED OBSERVATIONS (2001) (1)
Application of SPOT-1 data to mineral exploration in Nevada (1987) (0)
Application of Thermal Infrared Multiband Scanner (TIMS) data to mapping of Plutonic and stratified rock and assemblages in accreted terrains of the Northern Sierra, California (1986) (0)
Acid Sulfate Alteration of Basaltic Andesites: A Case Study near Reno, Nevada (2001) (0)
Accelerated Geothermal Resource Development in the Great Basin Through Enhanced Public Awareness and Outreach to Shareholders. (2002) (0)
Report on laterite and its engineering properties (1967) (0)
Late Paleozoic Tectonism in Central Colorado: ABSTRACT (1972) (0)
Correlation Between High-Resolution Remote-Sensing Imagery and Detailed Field Mapping in Cordilleran Miogeocline: ABSTRACT (1986) (0)
The first Shuttle scientific payload /OSTA-1/ (1983) (0)
Osta-1: Shuttle's First Scientific And Applications Payload (1982) (0)
Introduction to Geologic Remote Sensing: ABSTRACT (1978) (0)
Detection and mapping of volcanic rock assemblages and associated hydrothermal alteration with Thermal Infrared Multiband Scanner (TIMS) data Comstock Lode Mining District, Virginia City, Nevada (1986) (0)
Nature and origin of mineral coatings on volcanic rocks of the Black Mountain, Stonewall Mountain and Kane Springs Wash volcanic centers, southern Nevada (1986) (0)
Classification of hyperspectral imagery with neural networks: comparison to conventional tools (2014) (0)
Final Report for the MANNRRSS II Program Management of Nevada's Natural Resources with Remote Sensing Systems, Beatty, NV (2009) (0)
Heat Capacity Mapping Mission: Interim Results and Achievements (1981) (0)
The OSTA-1 mission - Overview of the goals, mission parameters and instrumentation for the first Shuttle scientific payload (1982) (0)
Computer Processing of LANDSAT Data for Geologic Applications: ABSTRACT (1979) (0)
Correlation between high resolution remote sensing imagery and hydrothermal alteration, Tybo mining district, Nevada (1987) (0)
Panel on Space Station utilization benefits (1987) (0)
12 – THE SEARCH FOR NONRENEWABLE RESOURCES IN THE NEXT TWENTY YEARS (1989) (0)
Nature and origin of secondary mineral coatings on volcanic rocks of the Black Mountain, Stonewall Mountain, and Kane Springs Wash volcanic centers, southern, Nevada (1989) (0)
The OSTA-1 scientific payload - Scientific results from the second flight of the Shuttle (1982) (0)
Characteristics of LANDSAT System for Geologic Applications: ABSTRACT (1979) (0)
Analysis of SIR-B radar illumination of geometry for depth of penetration and surface feature and vegetation detection, Nevada and California (1984) (0)
Photo-optical enhancement of landsat imagery for land use in south-central Iowa (1977) (0)

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