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Investigations of Thematic Mapper data dimensionality and features using field spectrometer dataLandsat-4 TM and MSS data, simulated from field reflectance spectra, are used to determine the dimensionality and structure of TM data (excluding the thermal band), demonstrate the relationships between the two sensors, and derive a Tasseled Cap Transformation for TM data. The simulated TM data are found to primarily occupy three dimensions, and to be concentrated into two adjoining and orthogonal planes and a transition zone between the two. The 'Plane of Vegetation' is shown to be comparable to the MSS Tasseled Cap plane, while the 'Plane of Soils' represents new information. The potential for improved spectral estimation of the relative mix of vegegation and soil in the field of view, and for improved monitoring of soil moisture status, is demonstrated.
Document ID
19850028127
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Crist, E. P.
(Environmental Research Inst. of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI, United States)
Cicone, R. C.
(Michigan, Environmental Research Institute, Ann Arbor MI, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Start Date: May 9, 1983
End Date: May 13, 1983
Accession Number
85A10278
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-16538
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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