Coastal wetlands - Prospects for satellite inventoryIt is pointed out that coastal wetlands are among the nation's most valuable natural resources. A relatively low cost and moderately accurate method for mapping these areas would, therefore, be very attractive. It appears that such a method could be found by utilizing ERTS-1 data. Two test sites were selected for an intensive study of the feasibility of such an approach. One test area involves a salt marsh complex located at the mouth of the Chincoteague Bay in Virginia. The second area constitutes a near-saline marsh at the mouth of the Nanticoke River, Maryland. The study shows that ERTS-1 digital data provide maximum gray-level resolution for the mapping of wetland species and features.
Document ID
19750029508
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Anderson, R. R.
Carter, V. (American University Washington, D.C., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Meeting Information
Meeting: Technology today for tomorrow; Eleventh Space Congress