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Machine-assisted analysis of Landsat data in the study of crop-soils relationships Machine-assisted analysis of Landsat data in the study of crop-soils relationships

To date, relatively few studies have dealt with crop-soil interactions as they affect the appearance of agricultural areas on Landsat imagery, and hence crop and soil classification or the analysis of agricultural land use. The Image 100, a computer-based data analysis system which allows an interpreter to interact directly and rapidly with Landsat computer compatible tape data, provided...
Authors
William C. Draeger

A qualitative evaluation of Landsat imagery of Australian rangelands A qualitative evaluation of Landsat imagery of Australian rangelands

The capability of multidate, multispectral ERTS-1 imagery of three different rangeland areas within Australia was evaluated for its usefulness in preparing inventories of rangeland types, assessing on a broad scale range condition within these rangeland types, and assessing the response of rangelands to rainfall events over large areas. For the three divergent rangeland test areas...
Authors
R.D. Graetz, David M. Carneggie, R. Hacker, C. Lendon, D.G. Wilcox

Integration of geological remote-sensing techniques in subsurface analysis Integration of geological remote-sensing techniques in subsurface analysis

Geological remote sensing is defined as the study of the Earth utilizing electromagnetic radiation which is either reflected or emitted from its surface in wavelengths ranging from 0.3 micrometre to 3 metres. The natural surface of the Earth is composed of a diversified combination of surface cover types, and geologists must understand the characteristics of surface cover types to...
Authors
James V. Taranik, Charles M. Trautwein

Use of an airborne Fraunhofer line discriminator for the detection of solar stimulated luminescence Use of an airborne Fraunhofer line discriminator for the detection of solar stimulated luminescence

Luminescence is the property of some materials to emit light when excited by external stimuli such as ultraviolet or visible light or by chemical or mechanical action. The Fraunhofer line discriminator (FLO) is an airborne electro-optical device which operates as a non-imaging radiometer and permits detection of solar stimulated luminescence several orders of magnitude below the...
Authors
Robert D. Watson, William R. Hemphill

Letters. Remote sensing Letters. Remote sensing

No abstract available.
Authors
Allen H. Watkins

Evaluation of LANDSAT-2 (ERTS) images applied to geologic structures and mineral resources of South America: Type II progress report for period March 14, 1975-June 30, 1975 Evaluation of LANDSAT-2 (ERTS) images applied to geologic structures and mineral resources of South America: Type II progress report for period March 14, 1975-June 30, 1975

The author has identified the following significant results. Work with the Image 100 clearly demonstrates that radiance values of LANDSAT data can be used for correlation of geologic formations across international boundaries. The Totora Formation of the Corocoro Group of Tertiary age was traced from known outcrops near Tiahuanaco, Bolivia, along the south side of Lake Titicaca westward...
Authors
William D. Carter

Data availability and the role of the Earth Resources Observation Systems Data Center Data availability and the role of the Earth Resources Observation Systems Data Center

With the launch of LANDSAT-1 in July 1972, and the follow-on launch of LANDSAT-2 in January of this year, routine availability of satellite imagery and electronic data of the earth's resources has become a reality. Federal data centers provide LANDSAT data to resource managers and the general public. These data centers have to date provided almost 500,000 frames of LANDSAT data at a cost...
Authors
Allen H. Watkins

Usefulness of LANDSAT data for monitoring plant development and range conditions in California's annual grassland Usefulness of LANDSAT data for monitoring plant development and range conditions in California's annual grassland

A network of sampling sites throughout the annual grassland region of California was established to correlate plant growth stages and forage production to climatic and other environmental factors. Plant growth and range conditions were further related to geographic location and seasonal variations. A sequence of LANDSAT data was obtained covering critical periods in the growth cycle...
Authors
D. M. Carneggie, Stephen D. Degloria, R. N. Colwell
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