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Computer implemented land cover classification using LANDSAT MSS digital data: A cooperative research project between the National Park Service and NASA. 3: Vegetation and other land cover analysis of Shenandoah National ParkFour LANDSAT frames, each corresponding to one of the four seasons were spectrally classified and processed using NASA-developed computer programs. One data set was selected or two or more data sets were marged to improve surface cover classifications. Selected areas representing each spectral class were chosen and transferred to USGS 1:62,500 topographic maps for field use. Ground truth data were gathered to verify the accuracy of the classifications. Acreages were computed for each of the land cover types. The application of elevational data to seasonal LANDSAT frames resulted in the separation of high elevation meadows (both with and without recently emergent perennial vegetation) as well as areas in oak forests which have an evergreen understory as opposed to other areas which do not.
Document ID
19830021502
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Cibula, W. G. (NASA Earth Resources Lab. Bay Saint Louis, MS, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1981
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Report/Patent Number
REPT-194
NASA-TM-85338
E83-10362
NAS 1.15:85338
Accession Number
83N29773
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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