The Monte Carlo Method, or multiple probability simulation, is a mathematical technique used to estimate possible outcomes of uncertain events. The Monte Carlo Method was applied for nuclear problems by John von Neumann and Stanislaw Ulam during work on the Manhattan Project.

Scientists at the NWRC use UAS to research long-term vegetation dynamics in sagebrush-dominated rangelands. Multispectral, hyperspectral, and natural color imagery are collected to study the effects of fire, grazing, and invasive weed encroachment.

The use of camera traps is a popular and cost-effective way to monitor animal populations, evaluate animal behavior, and study ecological processes influencing populations. However, a camera trap dataset for a single site or research question can result in millions of images that require classification to be useful for analysis.