LSU Center for GeoInformatics(C4G) in partnership with the Space & Earth Geodetic Analysis Laboratory (SEGAL) at the Universidade de Beira Interior (UBI) and Instituto Dom Luis (IDL), Portugal will provides a framework for advancing geodetic analysis and modeling. Combining the skills and experiences from these of capable and motivated partners will lead to new opportunities that were previously inaccessible. 

The partners will collaboratively pursue research and support for the precise point positioning of GPS/GNSS data, gravimetric geoid modeling, and the application of emerging geo-informatics technologies and services. C4G and SEGAL will develop new tools for analyzing Global Navigation and Satellite Systems (GNSS) data. Long term collaboration will also advance the development of a new gravimetric geoid model for Louisiana.

 “Subsidence is a leading cause, if not the principal driver of wetlands losses in Louisiana,” 
_{- C4G researcher Joshua Kent.}

 Louisiana’s coastal wetlands are lost at nearly one football field every hour.” 
_{- U.S. Geological Survey}

“Gravimetric surveys conducted by the C4G will ultimately allow us to re-connect with the geoid to calculate better elevations" and “knowing how high we are above sea level.”
_{-  C4G geodesist Cliff Mugnier.}

“We have applied our in-house developed software in the computation of regional and national geoid projects in North Mozambique, Madeira and more recently in Bhutan.”
_{- Machiel Bos, SEGAL researcher}

 “This collaboration is a unique opportunity to partner with a very enthusiastic team that combines pure and applied research in several areas of geosciences with enormous societal implications,”
_{- Rui Fernandes, of SEGAL.}

“I anticipate significant innovation from our relationship.”
_{- George Z. Voyiadjis, Boyd Professor and Director of C4G}

Download the Official Press Release for detailed information HERE