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ERTS-1 applications in hydrology and water resourcesAfter having been in orbit for less than one year, the Earth Resources Technology Satellite (ERTS-1) has shown that it provides very applicable data for more effective monitoring and management of surface water features over the globe. Mapping flooded areas, snowcover, and wetlands and surveying the size, type, and response of glaciers to climate are among the specific areas where ERTS-1 data were applied. In addition the data collection system has proven to be a reliable tool for gathering hydrologic data from remote regions. Turbidity variations in lakes and rivers were also observed and related to shoreline erosion, industrial plant effluent, and overall water quality.
Document ID
19730014741
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Salomonson, V. V. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Rango, A. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 2, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1973
Subject Category
Geophysics
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-X-66237
X-650-73-131
Meeting Information
Meeting: Ann. Conf. of the Am. Water Work Assoc
Start Date: May 13, 1973
End Date: May 18, 1973
Accession Number
73N23468
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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