River Strumwasser

Solar Panel Distribution in California

Independent study (BTRY 4970) analyzing where solar panels are sited across California relative to where spatial statistics predict they should be — using point-pattern analysis and kriging to compare observed installations against covariates like population density and proximity to the electric transmission grid, in R (sp, spatstat, terra).

Kriged density surface of predicted solar panel siting across California
Kriged density surface used to predict where panels are likely to be sited
G-function envelope test showing significant clustering of panel locations
G-function envelope test — observed panels cluster far more than a random process would predict
Inhomogeneous K-function envelope test
Inhomogeneous K-function envelope, testing clustering after accounting for spatial trend

Below are embedded webpages showcasing projects I've worked on utilizing GIS software. Each embed is hosted on a full website, linked beneath their previews. These skills were acquired in Cornell's CRP 4080, taken in the Fall of 2023. I am certified for professional use of ArcGIS Business Analyst.



Health of College Students


Photography on Cornell's Campus