Publication Date:
2016-06-07
Description:
The agricultural and forestry areas which comprise the watershed of the Chesapeake Bay are described. Major problems of watershed creation and management with emphasis on the erosion problem are discussed. Remote sensing as it relates to the identification of plant species and vigor, pollution, disease, and insect infestation are examined. The application of infrared photography, multispectral sensing, and sequential survey is recommended to identify ecological changes and improve resources management.
Keywords:
GEOPHYSICS
Type:
NASA, Washington Remote Sensing of the Chesapeake Bay; p 91-102
Format:
application/pdf