NAME: BRIAN L. MARKHAM
PRESENT POSITION: Emeritus Physical Scientist
ADDRESS: Biospheric Sciences Laboratory
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Code 618
Greenbelt, MD 20771
Phone: 301-614-6608
FAX: 301-614-6695
e-mail: Brian.L.Markham@nasa.gov
EDUCATION: 1976 - B.S. Agriculture, Specialization in Natural
Resources, Cornell University
1978 - M.S. Civil Engineering, Specialization in Air Photo-interpretation/ Remote Sensing,
Cornell University
1996 - M.S. Applied Physics, Optics Concentration
Johns Hopkins University
RESEARCH AREA EXPERIENCE
Satellite/Aircraft Sensor Radiometric Calibration and Characterization
Atmospheric Optical Characterization and Surface Reflective Retrieval
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2015-2021 Calibration/Validation Manager, Landsat-9, NASA/GSFC
2005–2021 Calibration/Validation Manager, Landsat Data Continuity Mission, NASA/GSFC
1993–2021 Landsat Calibration Scientist, NASA/GSFC
1978–2021 Physical Scientist, Biospheric Sciences Branch (now Laboratory), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Conducted research on the radiometric properties of remote sensing systems and characterized atmospheric aerosol properties for atmospheric correction of remotely sensed data.
1977–1978 Research Specialist, Civil Engineering School, Cornell University, Conducted remote sensing demonstration projects for state and local government organizations.
1976 –1977 Graduate Assistant, Civil Engineering School, Cornell University
Assisted in teaching aerial photographic interpretation course.
PROJECT/PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
2015-2021 Calibration/Validation Manager, Landsat-9, NASA/GSFC
2005-2013 Calibration/Validation Manager, Landsat Data Continuity Mission, NASA/GSFC
2001-2004 P.I., Landsat Radiometric Calibration: Towards a 20-Year Record of Calibrated Thematic Mapper Class Data for Carbon Cycle Studies, NASA Headquarters, Land Cover Land Use Change Program
1993-1997 P.I., Characterization of Atmospheric Optical Properties for BOREAS, NASA Headquarters, Ecosystem Dynamics and Biogeochemical Cycling Branch, Terrestrial Ecology Program.
1993-1997 Calibration Scientist, BOREAS, BOREAS Project Office, NASA/GSFC
1993-present Calibration Scientist, Landsat Project Science Office, NASA/GSFC
1986-1990 Calibration Scientist, First ISLSCP Field Experiment (FIFE), FIFE project office, NASA/GSFC
EDITORSHIPS
2014 - Guest Editor for Landsat-8 Characterization and Calibration Special Issue of Remote Sensing
2003 – 2004 Guest Editor for Landsat Performance
Characterization, Special Issue of IEEE
Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing
1997 – 2000 Associate Editor for Calibration/Validation,
Canadian Journal of Remote Sensing
1984 – 1985 Guest Editor for Landsat Image Data Quality Analysis, Special Issue of Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing
TECHNICAL REVIEWER
Journals: Remote Sensing, IEEE Transactions on Geosciences and Remote Sensing, International Journal of Remote Sensing, Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres, Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, Remote Sensing of Environment, Canadian Journal of Remote Sensing
Proposals: NASA Terrestrial Ecosystems Program, NASA EOS Interdisciplinary Science
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
NASA Working Groups: Landsat Data Gap Study Team (LDGST) Data Characterization
Working Group (DCWG) 2005-2006
Landsat TM Calibration Working Group (LTMCALWG) 2001-2021
Surface Processes Airborne Research Mission Operations Working
Group (SPARMOWG) 1991-1994
Other Working Groups Landsat Technical Working Group (LTWG) 2004-2021
CEOS/Working Group on Calibration and Validation (WGCV) 2007
Other: MISR Radiometric Calibration Review Group Chair 2002
PROJECT PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES
Consultant to SEB:
Operational Land Imager Procurement and Protest (2007)
Landsat Data Continuity Mission Implementation Phase (2003)
Landsat Data Continuity Mission Formulation Phase (2001)
Procurement Document Author/Co-Author:
Operational Land Imager-2 Requirements Document (2015)
Operational Land Imager-2 Special Calibration Test Requirements (2015)
Operational Land Imager Requirements Document (2007)
Operational Land Imager Special Calibration Test Requirements (2007)
Landsat Data Continuity Mission Implementation Phase Data Specification (2003)
Landsat Data Continuity Mission Implementation Phase Cal/Val Requirements (2003)
Landsat Data Continuity Mission Formulation Phase Data Specification (2001)
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH
Mentor for summer high school student (2006)
Mentor for 2000 Summer Institute in Engineering and Computer Applications (SIECA) Program
AWARDS
2019 NASA Exceptional Service Medal
2019 NASA Silver Achievement Medal - Group (Landsat 9 GLAMR Team)
2019 Career Achievement HBG Peer Award
2015-- Performance Award
2014 – NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal
2014 -- RHG Exceptional Achievement Award for Science Team Award (Landsat Calibration/Valdiation Team)
2014 – RHG Exceptional Achievement Award for Engineering Team Award (LDCM Observatory Team)
2013 – GSFC Performance Award
2012 – GSFC Performance Award
2011 – GSFC Performance Award
2010 – GSFC Performance Award
2009 – GSFC Performance Award
2008 – Center Directors Team Recognition Award (TIRS Instrument Capture Team)
2008 – GSFC Performance Award
2007 – Space Act Award (ALIAS software release)
2006 – GSFC Performance Award
2006 – GSFC LDCM Project Time Off Award
2005 – GSFC Special Act Award
2004/2005 – USGS EROS Group Achievement Award (ALIAS Team)
2003 – GSFC Group Achievement Award (LDCM Procurement Team)
2002 – NASA Group Achievement Award (NMP EO-1 Project Team)
2001 – GSFC Special Act Award
2000 – GSFC Performance Award
1999 – NASA Group Achievement Award (Landsat Government Industry Team)
1999 – GSFC Group Achievement Award (Landsat Science)
1997 - GSFC Performance Award
1997 - GSFC Landsat-7 Project Time-Off Award
1996 - GSFC Quality Increase Award
1995 - NASA Group Achievement Award (BOREAS Science)
1993 - GSFC Exceptional Achievement Award
1990 - NASA Group Achievement Award (FIFE Science)
1987 - GSFC Performance Award
1986 - ASPRS Presidential Citation for Meritorious Service
1985 - NASA Group Achievement Award (TM analyses)
1981 - William A. Fischer/ERIM Award