Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Ruth, M..
The utility of shuttle imaging radar-B (SIR-B) data for the detection and measurement of rainfall events is to be investigated. The investigation is described along with the approach for data acquisition, handling, and analysis. Anticipated results are also considered. The CROPCAST rainfall estimation technique is discussed.
Work with digital data of Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and California demonstrate that the increased spectral refinement and spatial resolution of TM over MSS data greatly increase the value of the data to petroleum exploration in roles ranging from logistic planning to direct detection of phenomena related to microseepage of hydrocarbons. The value of the spatial content versus the spectral content of the data increases as soil and vegetation cover increase. The structural detail visible in the imagery can contribute to exploration at the prospect level. Examination of the variance/covariance matrix suggests that a combination of bands 1, 4, and 5 displays the most information for most areas.