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Some examples of the utility of HCMM data in geologic remote sensingExamples of HCMM (Heat Capacity Mapping Mission) data in geologic remote sensing are presented, and the data set is composed of HCMM and aircraft digital scanner data and ground truth data from four western U.S. test sites. Data are used in the thermal model to test thermal data effectiveness, and changes in temperature with depth and time for dry soils are described by the model. It is found that the HCMM thermal inertia image is useful in the separability of bedrock and alluvium in Death Valley, and aa and pahoehoe flows in the Pisgah basalt flow. In a color composite of HCMM day temperature, night temperature, and day visible images of the Pisgah Crater test site, it is possible to distinguish alluvium, playa, aa and pahoehoe basalt flow, rhyolite intrusives, and other elements. Ground checking of units at a few points will extend capabilities to large areas and assist in creating telegeologic maps.
Document ID
19830028881
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Kahle, A. B.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Schieldge, J. P.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Abrams, M. J.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Alley, R. E.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: June 8, 1981
End Date: June 10, 1981
Accession Number
83A10099
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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