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Remote sensing as a tool for estimating soil erosion potentialThe Universal Soil Loss Equation is a frequently used methodology for estimating soil erosion potential. The Universal Soil Loss Equation requires a variety of types of geographic information (e.g. topographic slope, soil erodibility, land use, crop type, and soil conservation practice) in order to function. This information is traditionally gathered from topographic maps, soil surveys, field surveys, and interviews with farmers. Remote sensing data sources and interpretation techniques provide an alternative method for collecting information regarding land use, crop type, and soil conservation practice. Airphoto interpretation techniques and medium altitude, multi-date color and color infrared positive transparencies (70mm) were utilized in this study to determine their effectiveness for gathering the desired land use/land cover data. Successful results were obtained within the test site, a 6136 hectare watershed in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Document ID
19790052487
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Morris-Jones, D. R.
(Wisconsin Univ. Madison, WI, United States)
Morgan, K. M.
(Wisconsin Univ. Madison, WI, United States)
Kiefer, R. W.
(Wisconsin, University Madison, Wis., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Meeting Information
Meeting: Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing
Location: British Columbia
Country: Canada
Start Date: August 28, 1978
End Date: August 31, 1978
Accession Number
79A36500
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-50-002-127
CONTRACT_GRANT: EPA-G-005139-01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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