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Structural geologic interpretations from radar imagery Structural geologic interpretations from radar imagery
Certain structural geologic features may be more readily recognized on sidelooking airborne radar (SLAR) images than on conventional aerial photographs, other remote sensor imagery, or by ground observations. SLAR systems look obliquely to one or both sides and their images resemble aerial photographs taken at low sun angle with the sun directly behind the camera. They differ from air...
Authors
Robert G. Reeves
Surveying the earth's resources from space Surveying the earth's resources from space
During the past 4 years, scientists of the Geological Survey, in cooperation with NASA, have been investigating the feasibility and practicality of using remote-sensor data collected during conventional aircraft flights. This work is aimed at developing techniques for gathering facts about the earth's natural resources from satellites carrying sophisticated remote-sensing instruments...
Authors
William T. Pecora
The geographic applications program of the U. S. Geological Survey The geographic applications program of the U. S. Geological Survey
The fundamental objective of modern Geography is to improve man's level of living through a better understanding of man-environment inter actions. Related goals of the USGS program for applications of remote sensor data to Geographical research are: (1) the analysis and improvement of land use, with special emphasis on urban problems; and (2) more effective use of the total available...
Authors
Arch C. Gerlach
Infrared sensing of active geologic processes Infrared sensing of active geologic processes
No abstract available.
Authors
J. D. Friedman, R. S. Williams
Early lessons in space observations and Earth resources Early lessons in space observations and Earth resources
No abstract available.
Authors
William A. Fischer
Application of ultraviolet reflectance and stimulated luminescence to the remote detection of natural materials Application of ultraviolet reflectance and stimulated luminescence to the remote detection of natural materials
Carbonate rocks and evaporite deposits commonly exhibit relatively high reflectance in the ultraviolet (
Authors
William R. Hemphill
EROS: viewing the earth from space EROS: viewing the earth from space
No abstract available.
Authors
William A. Fischer
Geological interpretation of a Gemini photo Geological interpretation of a Gemini photo
Study of the Gemini V photograph of the Salt Range and Potwar Plateau, West Pakistan, indicates that small-scale orbital photographs permit recognition of the regional continuity of some geologic features, particularly faults and folds that could he easily overlooked on conventional air photographs of larger scale. Some stratigraphic relationships can also be recognized on the orbital...
Authors
William R. Hemphill, Walter Danilchik
Color photographs for water resources studies Color photographs for water resources studies
Air-photo interpretation is very well suited to water resources studies where limited observations of hydrologic data must be extended to regional characteristics for large areas. It is also useful in monitoring the hydrologic regimen of an area to detect possible changes. Color aerial photography is generally superior to black-and-white photography for these water resources...
Authors
William J. Schneider
False-color film fails in practice False-color film fails in practice
No abstract available.
Authors
G. Ross Cochrane
Explorers from space Explorers from space
The statement that a new era in exploration is opening will almost surely bring to mind the venturing of man into space and the ever more imminent exploration of the moon. The reference here, however, is to exploration of earth itself and to the unique capabilities for study of the earth that space technology will provide. Demands for water, minerals, energy, food, and for working...
Authors
Raymond W. Fary