Hardware and software that facilitates analysis
The Knowledge Engineering Lab facilities include computer capabilities to accommodate development of integrative software systems. The computing environment features a variety of high-end PC-based platforms. KEL also has outstanding peripheral hardware and software to facilitate landscape ecological analysis and synthesis and construction of computer systems for problem-solving and decision making. The Knowledge Engineering facilities include both a computing environment and an ecological laboratory complex.
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Multi-Disciplinary team
KEL collaborates with researchers from across several disciplines at Texas A&M University, including:
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- College of Architecture
- College of Engineering
- College of Geosciences
State-of-the-Art Technology
KEL incorporates cutting-edge hardware, software, devices, and computing facilities:
- Expert systems
- GIS software
- Texas A&M Computing network
The emphasis of Knowledge Engineering research
Commercial software products simplify the transfer of KEL products to clients and reduce problems associated with subsequent care and maintenance of the systems. Spatially referenced data are an extremely important component of KEL research and development, and a substantial commitment has been made to GIS. The GIS facility features ESRI products.
The knowledge engineering lab facilities emphasize technology needed for GIS database development, map and image processing, and spatial analysis and displays. KEL facilities also include substantial laboratory space designed specifically for ecological research including laboratory and field equipment suitable for a broad range of ecological studies. In addition, KEL facilities include wet labs and a shop, with an assortment of hand and power tools.