Dr. Bhairavi Shankar

 

Tested the effectiveness in utilizing remotely derived datasets in identifying impact generated modifications on the target surface, and structural signatures of impact craters. Conducted surface studies of impact craters on the Moon and Earth using several remote sensing datasets (lidar, radar, UV-VIS-NIR) and data fusion techniques. Investigated the emplacement mechanisms of impact generated deposits from a spatial and spectral perspective on several complex craters with variable central uplift morphologies.

Worked as a GIS specialist for the research group. Created map products using GIS software, compiled and maintained various geographic and geological datasets pertinent to the study area, and provided technical support for data analyses to group members.

Participated in the site selection process for several lunar analogue human-sortie and rover deployment scenarios. Managed the GIS visualization for the scientific team.

Presented findings in 8 conference presentations, and co-authored several journal publications.

Provided support for mission planning in the form of data compilation and data visualization. Compiled publicly accessible high resolution lunar mission data. Generated topographic products for analyses and 3D products for sites of interest. Conducted spatial analysis to determine sites that met key mission goals.

Prepared 2 contract reports and several visualization products in 2D and 3D.

Worked on the Analogue Robotic Field Deployment: Lunar Prospecting Analogue Site Identification and Characterization contract with the Canadian Space Agency.

Planned and coordinated several meetings; recorded meeting minutes; coordinated the site selection workshop where data geospatial data was displayed using ArcGIS, and provided science input during the site visit.

Co-authored 5 contract reports, and 6 contract presentations.

Investigated the global distribution of a subset of circular coronae on Venus.  Compared the morphologies of circular lows with other geological features on Venus with emphasis on structural and spatial characteristics. 

Presented findings in 4 conference proceedings.

Co-instructed a planetary GIS and Remote Sensing short course, introducing basic GIS principles in a planetary context to graduate students and industry participants (15 participants in total). Lessons were instructed using ArcGIS, and Java Mission-planning and Analysis for Remote Sensing (JMars) softwares.

Participated as an outreach teaching assistant, presenting space-themed inquiry labs and 10 single period space science presentations at local middle- and high-schools within the London School District Board. Developed mapping themed space labs in participation with local high school teachers to meet Ontario Science curriculum. Topics included: Mission Meteorite, Impact Cratering, Mars & Moon Mapping Activities, and Lunar Tides.

Teaching Assistant for two Dept. of Earth Sciences undergraduate courses (Origin and Geology of the Solar System, Plate Tectonics).

Head Teaching Assistant for the undergraduate course  on Introduction to Geology and Earth Systems.