David graduated in 1987 with a BSc in Topographic Science from Glasgow University and in 2009 completed an MSc in Geographic Information Science at Birkbeck College, University of London.
His background is in the analysis, creation and management of geographical data and he has worked on the mapping programmes of many countries. He has extensive experience in the use and customisation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and in photogrammetry and remote sensing.
David is experienced in creating custom GIS and other software tools for a wide range of geospatial applications and has also produced web tools [1] to link databases and spatial data. He wrote the code for both the Apple and Android versions of the SoilFinder and Soil Erosion Scotland apps (front end and back end) and the front end of SOCiT and the PotatoSize(TM) app. Some of his recent work includes websites with spatial data such as and updated SoilFinder website [1]and an Organic Matter [2] tool produced with funding from CXC and Working for Waders [3], produced with funding from Working for Waders Initiative partners.
David led a task to develop a spatial register of Scotland's natural assets as part of the Scottish Government funded strategic research programme.
David's other responsibilities at the Institute include data leasing [4] and publications.
David wrote the GIS software to implement the Phosphorus Land Use and Slope (PLUS+) [5] model and was the Hutton's representative on the Scotland's Environment Web [6] management team.
Links:
[1] https://soilfinder.hutton.ac.uk/SoilFinder.html
[2] https://om.hutton.ac.uk/
[3] https://waders.hutton.ac.uk/
[4] http://www.huttonltd.com/products/digital-data-products-for-lease.aspx
[5] https://www.hutton.ac.uk/sites/default/files/files/Plus+ User Guide - v1_6.pdf
[6] https://www.environment.gov.scot/