Assessing the impact of pipeline construction on coniferous wetlands in central Michigan with aerial photographyThe Remote Sensing Project at Michigan State University is using repetitive aerial photography to assess the impact of pipeline construction on coniferous wetlands in central Michigan. Preliminary results indicate that ponding, dieback, windthrow, and vegetation changes are readily detectable on medium-scale aerial photography. It is found that the major effect of the pipeline construction is the alteration of the water level, either by flooding or dessication. The most serious damage generally occurs when pipelines cross seepage and spiring wetland types; specific damage is related to the impoundment of the natural water flow, producing flooding on the upflow side of the pipeline and dessication of these wetlands below the pipeline rights-of-way.
Document ID
19800057506
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Kittleson, K. M. (Michigan State Univ. East Lansing, MI, United States)
Mcdavitt, M. E. (Michigan State University East Lansing, Mich., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Meeting Information
Meeting: Remote sensing of earth resources. Volume 8