Multidisciplinary application of ERTS-1 data to North Carolina natural resource management
Multidisciplinary application of ERTS-1 data to North Carolina natural resource management
Welby, C. W.↗
Engineering topics
Carson, R. J.
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Multidisciplinary application of ERTS-1 data to North Carolina natural resources management
Two examples are given of ERTS-1 data: monitoring of man's activities affecting forest resources and pinpointing sources of sediment load in streams and rivers in North Carolina.
Welby, C. W.↗
Utilization of ERTS-1 data in North Carolina
The author has identified the following significant results. Initial study and interpretation of ERTS-1 imagery indicates its usefulness for regional land use planning purposes in North Carolina. Quarries, many secondary roads, and the existence of urbanization as well as changes in urban areas may be mapped. Differences in spectral response for various parts of the major cities suggests that the type of activity in urbanized areas may be monitored. Geological mapping at a scale of 1:250,000 may be possible. The major unfavorable comment from various organizations and agencies who are potential users has been to the relatively small scale. The imagery is a powerful illustrative tool for the several state agencies cooperating in the investigation.
Welby, C. W.↗