The use of remote sensing and natural indicators to delineate floodplains - Preliminary findingsFeasibility studies to delineate floodplains using aerial photography have been conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers. The objective of this project is to establish floodplain boundaries using natural indicators such as vegetation types, soil types, moisture differences, and geologic variations. Using aircraft multispectral data, an automated mapping routine should enable the Corps of Engineers to reduce costly field surveys and improve the accuracy of floodplain delineation in pristine areas. The purpose of this paper is to document the methodology utilized in this investigation while using one of a series of available data sets and test sites and to report preliminary findings.
Document ID
19750033070
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Sollers, S. C.
Petersen, G. W.
Henninger, D. L.
Borden, F. Y. (Pennsylvania State University University, Park, Pa., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment