Patch Analyst

Patch Analyst by Rob Rempel is a software tool designed for ecologists and land managers to analyze landscape patterns and habitat patches.

Patch Analyst offers a range of features including spatial analysis, landscape metrics calculation, habitat connectivity assessment, and patch mapping.

Patch Analyst can work with raster datasets, including satellite imagery, aerial photographs, or any gridded spatial data representing landscapes or habitats.

Yes, Patch Analyst can integrate with popular GIS software such as ArcGIS and QGIS, allowing users to import, export, and visualize data seamlessly.

Yes, Patch Analyst is versatile and can be utilized to analyze patterns in both natural landscapes and urban environments.

Patch Analyst employs various landscape metric algorithms to quantify characteristics such as patch size, shape, aggregation, diversity, and edge density.

Yes, one of the main capabilities of Patch Analyst is to evaluate habitat connectivity by analyzing the arrangement and connectivity of habitat patches.

Yes, Patch Analyst includes visual representation tools such as patch maps, spatial graphs, and charts to aid in the interpretation and communication of results.

Using Patch Analyst can support informed decision-making by providing insights into landscape patterns, habitat quality, and the effectiveness of conservation or land management actions.

Yes, Rob Rempel provides technical support and assistance to Patch Analyst users through various channels, including documentation, online forums, and direct contact.