Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Imagery from the ERTS-1 satellite can be used to study geological and geophysical phenomena which are important in relation to Iceland's natural resources. Multispectral scanner (MSS) imagery can be used to map areas of altered ground, intense thermal emission, fallout from volcanic eruptions, lava flows, volcanic geomorphology, erosion or build-up of land, snow cover, the areal extent of glaciers and ice caps, etc. At least five distinct vegetation types and barren areas can be mapped using MSS false-color composites. Stereoscopic coverage of iceland by side-lapping ERTS imagery permits precise analysis of various natural phenomena.
Keywords:
EARTH RESOURCES AND REMOTE SENSING
Type:
International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment; Apr 15, 1974 - Apr 19, 1974; Ann Arbor, MI
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