An assessment of Landsat data acquisition history on identification and area estimation of corn and soybeansDuring the past decade, numerous studies have demonstrated the potential of satellite remote sensing for providing accurate and timely crop area information. This study assessed the impact of Landsat data acquisition history on classification and area estimation accuracy of corn and soybeans. Multitemporally registered Landsat MSS data from four acquisitions during the 1978 growing season were used in classification of eight sample segments in the U.S. Corn Belt. The results illustrate the importance of selecting Landsat acquisitions based on spectral differences in crops at certain growth stages.
Document ID
19810061628
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Hixson, M. M. (Purdue Univ. West Lafayette, IN, United States)
Bauer, M. E. (Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, United States)
Scholz, D. K. (U.S. Geological Survey, EROS Data Center Sioux Falls, SD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Symposium on Machine processing of remotely sensed data and soil information systems and remote sensing and soil survey