Donna M. Delparte
Position:
- Assistant Professor
Qualifications
- PhD. - University of Calgary, Canada
- MSc. - University of Calgary, Canada
- BSc. - University of Regina, Canada
Courses Taught:
- GEOG 101 - Introduction to Physical Geography
- GEOG 319 - Natural Hazards
- GEOG 480 - Geographic Information Systems and Visualization
- GEOG 481 - Spatial Data Analysis and Modeling
Contact
- Phone: (808) 933-2321
- Email: delparte@hawaii.edu
- Room Location: K-261
- Fax: (808) 974-7737
Research
Donna Delparte's research interests are primarily focused on the applications of GIS in the
fields of natural hazards mapping and analysis, terrain visualization, resource mangement and
conservation and environmental planning. Donna is also exploring Web 2.0 innovations for research
utilizing location based applications and cloud computing.
List of Research Projects:
- EPSCoR Hawaii Cyberinfrastructure Team Lead
- Natural Hazards, Island of Hawaii
Publications:
- Delparte, D., Jamieson, B. and Waters, N., 2008. Statistical runout modeling of snow avalanches in Glacier
National Park, Canada. Cold Regions Science and Technology. 54, pp.183-192.
- Delparte, D. 2008. Avalanche Terrain Modeling in Glacier National Park, Canada. PhD Thesis. Department of
Geography. University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada, p 179
- Delparte, D. M. 2006. The Use of GIS in Avalanche Modeling. Knowledge Media Technologies, First International
Core-to-Core Workshop. No. 21, Dagstuhl, Germany.
- D'Eon, R.G. and Delparte, D. M. 2005. Effects of radiocollar position and orientation on GPS-radiocollar
performance, and the implications of PDOP in data screening. Journal of Applied Ecology. 42(2), pp. 383-388