Geologic uses and non-uses of ERTS-1 - Northern Rocky Mountains and similar areasUsing prints of ERTS-1 multispectral scanner imagery a large area of varied geology and vegetative cover was studied, utilizing the classic methods of photogeology generally applied to conventional aerial photographs. The study area was mainly the western half of Montana, but extension of tectonic annotations to the west resulted in coverage of most of the northern Rocky Mountains, as well as the plains to the east. The northern Rocky Mountains are exceptionally suitable for a feasibility study because they contain a wide range of geologic styles exposed under varying conditions of plant and soil cover. The basic approach was to study the satellite imagery visually, applying background knowledge of regional geology and experience with conventional aerial photographs.
Document ID
19740056969
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Weidman, R. M.
Alt, D. D. (Montana, University Missoula, Mont., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Geophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Communications