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Effects of the atmosphere on the detection of surface changes from Landsat multispectral scanner data Effects of the atmosphere on the detection of surface changes from Landsat multispectral scanner data
The atmospheric effects on radiometric data recorded in the Landsat multispectral scanner system (MSS) bands are compiled for cases of representative and ideal atmospheric conditions. The effects are expressed as a difference between the Earth's surface spectral reflectivity, a0, and the surface-atmosphere system spectral reflectivity, as, derived from the satellite data, as−a0 = −a0[l+...
Authors
Joseph Otterman, Charles J. Robinove
Arid land monitoring using Landsat albedo difference images Arid land monitoring using Landsat albedo difference images
The Landsat albedo, or percentage of incoming radiation reflected from the ground in the wavelength range of 0.5 [mu]m to 1.1 [mu]m, is calculated from an equation using the Landsat digital brightness values and solar irradiance values, and correcting for atmospheric scattering, multispectral scanner calibration, and sun angle. The albedo calculated for each pixel is used to create an...
Authors
Charles J. Robinove, Pat S. Chavez, Dale G. Gehring, Ralph Holmgren
Use of laboratory spectrometry to predict the detection of phytoplankton luminescence by an airborne Fraunhofer line discriminator Use of laboratory spectrometry to predict the detection of phytoplankton luminescence by an airborne Fraunhofer line discriminator
The Fraunhofer line discriminator (FLD), an airborne electro-optical instrument designed to measure solar-stimulated luminescence, has a sensitivity approaching that of current laboratory fluorescence spectrometers. The feasibility of using an airborne FLD for detection of near-coastal and open-ocean phytoplankton was established by using a laboratory fluorescence spectrometer to measure...
Authors
Robert D. Watson, Arnold F. Theisen, Barbara B. Prezelin
Significant results from using earth observation satellites for mineral and energy resource exploration Significant results from using earth observation satellites for mineral and energy resource exploration
A large number of Earth-observation satellites orbit our world several times each day, providing new information about the land and sea surfaces and the overlying thin layer of atmosphere that makes our planet unique. Meteorological satellites have had the longest history of experimental use and most are now considered operational. The geologic information collected by the Landsat, Polar...
Authors
William D. Carter
The Earth Resources Observation Systems data center's training technical assistance, and applications research activities The Earth Resources Observation Systems data center's training technical assistance, and applications research activities
The Earth Resources Observation Systems (EROS) Data Center (EDO, administered by the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, provides remotely sensed data to the user community and offers a variety of professional services to further the understanding and use of remote sensing technology. EDC reproduces and sells photographic and electronic copies of satellite images of...
Authors
J. A. Sturdevant
Evaluation of radar imagery for geological and cartographic applications Evaluation of radar imagery for geological and cartographic applications
The House/Senate conference report on H.R. 4930 (96th Congress), the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, 1980, stated that the U.S. Geological Survey should "begin the use of side-looking airborne radar imagery for topographic and geological mapping, and geological resource surveys in promising areas, particularly Alaska." In response to this mandate, the...
Authors
Gerald K. Moore, Cynthia A. Sheehan
Classifying and characterizing natural vegetation on a regional basis with Landsat MSS data Classifying and characterizing natural vegetation on a regional basis with Landsat MSS data
No abstract available.
Authors
Kirk C. McDaniel, Robert H. Haas
Estimating the area of vegetation types with Landsat and ancillary data Estimating the area of vegetation types with Landsat and ancillary data
No abstract available.
Authors
David S. Linden, Wayne G. Rohde, K. G. Bonner
Landsat digital analysis techniques required for wildland resource classification Landsat digital analysis techniques required for wildland resource classification
No abstract available.
Authors
Gregg R. Johnson, Wayne G. Rohde
Training the practicing professional at the EROS Data Center — What have we learned? Training the practicing professional at the EROS Data Center — What have we learned?
No abstract available.
Authors
William C. Draeger, Ronald E. Beck
Electronic and optical modification of the engineering model FLD and the evolution of peripheral equipment Electronic and optical modification of the engineering model FLD and the evolution of peripheral equipment
The purpose of the Workshop on Luminescence Techniques was threefold: (1) to review the state-of-the-art capabilities of luminescence methods, (2) to consider a variety of concepts for the development of future luminescence sensor systems, and (3) to discuss appropriate research and development strategies for advancing the current state-of-the-art.
Authors
Robert D. Watson, Arnold F. Theisen
Bibliography: Solar stimulated luminescence and related topics Bibliography: Solar stimulated luminescence and related topics
The purpose of the Workshop on Luminescence Techniques was threefold: (1) to review the state-of-the-art capabilities of luminescence methods, (2) to consider a variety of concepts for the development of future luminescence sensor systems, and (3) to discuss appropriate research and development strategies for advancing the current state-of-the-art.