NASA Logo

NTRS

NTRS - NASA Technical Reports Server

Back to Results
Evaluation of LANDSAT-4 Thematic Mapper Data as Applied to Geologic Exploration: Summary of ResultsAs with any tool applied to geologic exploration, maximum value results from the innovative integration of optimally processed LANDSAT-4 data with existing pertinent information and perceptive geologic thinking. The synoptic view of the satellite images and the relatively high resolution of the data permits recognization of regional tectonic patterns and their detailed mapping. The refined spatial and spectral characteristics and digital nature surface alterations associated with hydrothermal activity and microseepage of hydrocarbons. In general, as vegetation and soil cover increase, the value of spectral components of TM data decreases with respect to the value of the spatial component of the data. This observation reinforces the experience from working with MSS data that digital processing must be optimized both for the area and for the application.
Document ID
19840022343
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Dykstra, J. D.
(Earth Satellite Corp. Chevy Chase, MD, United States)
Sheffield, C. A.
(Earth Satellite Corp. Chevy Chase, MD, United States)
Everett, J. R.
(Earth Satellite Corp. Chevy Chase, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center LANDSAT-4 Sci. Invest. Summ., Including Dec. 1983 Workshop Results, Vol. 2
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Accession Number
84N30412
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Document Inquiry

Available Downloads

There are no available downloads for this record.
No Preview Available