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Fracture mapping and strip mine inventory in the Midwest by using ERTS-1 imageryAnalysis of the ERTS-1 imagery and high-altitude infrared photography indicates that useful fracture data can be obtained in Indiana and Illinois despite a glacial till cover. ERTS MSS bands 5 and 7 have proven most useful for fracture mapping in coal-bearing rocks in this region. Preliminary results suggest a reasonable correlation between image-detected fractures and mine roof-fall accidents. Information related to surface mined land, such as disturbed area, water bodies, and kind of reclamation, has been derived from the analysis of ERTS imagery.
Document ID
19730019533
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wier, C. W. (Geological Survey Bloomington, IN, United States)
Wobber, F. J. (Earth Satellite Corp. Washington, United States)
Russell, O. R. (Geological Survey Bloomington, IN, United States)
Amato, R. V. (Earth Satellite Corp. Washington, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Symp. on Significant Results obtained from the ERTS-1, Vol. 1, Sect. A and B
Subject Category
Geophysics
Report/Patent Number
PAPER-E1
Accession Number
73N28265
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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