Exploration for fossil and nuclear fuels from orbital altitudesA review of satellite-based photographic (optical and infrared) and microwave exploration and large-area mapping of the earth's surface in the ERTS program. Synoptic cloud-free coverage of large areas has been achieved with planimetric vertical views of the earth's surface useful in compiling close-to-orthographic mosaics. Radar penetration of cloud cover and infrared penetration of forest cover have been successful to some extent. Geological applications include map editing (with corrections in scale and computer processing of images), landforms analysis, structural geology studies, lithological identification, and exploration for minerals and fuels. Limitations of the method are noted.
Document ID
19760032488
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Short, N. M. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Earth Resources Branch, Greenbelt, Md., United States)