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A legislator's guide to LANDSATThe LANDSAT satellite is an effective tool in meeting the natural resources data requirements of state and federal legislation. The availability of data from the satellite is beginning to have an impact on state legislature activities. An overview of the history, operation, and data analysis techniques, is presented as well as a discussion of the advantages and limitations of this method of remote sensing. Applications are discussed in the areas of (1) land resource planning and management; (2) coastal zone management; (3) agriculture; (4) forestry; (5) routing and siting; (6) environmental monitoring; and (7) geological exploration. National and state sources from which information about LANDSAT technology is available are listed.
Document ID
19820016692
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1982
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-168859
E82-10290
NAS 1.26:168859
Accession Number
82N24568
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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