LAND MODIFICATION MEASUREMENTS USING ERS-2 SATELLITE IMAGES |
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| A. Lay Ekuakille, F. Tralli, M. Tropeano |
- Abstract:
- The aim of this paper is to show an experimental use of satellite images in determining soil quality affected by anthropic activities. We have used ERS-2/SAR images as contribution in the process of soil characterization. The area we have considered is in Puglia (Italy) and is subject to soil transformation due to rocks crushed on land for agricultural facilities. Thus the basic aspect is the contribution of satellite in Environmental impact assessment of some components like soil, subsoil and relative factors, for example morphologic modification. The relationship between image intensity and soil characteristics is an important aspect of this work. The amount of rain in the area helps us to determine water effect in the soil. We have also measured the extension of degraded land.
- Keywords:
- remote sensing measurements, environmental management, SAR, multivariate analysis, delphi method
- Download:
- IMEKO-WC-2000-TC19-P576.pdf
- DOI:
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- Event details
- Event name:
- XVI IMEKO World Congress
- Title:
Measurement - Supports Science - Improves Technology - Protects Environment ... and Provides Employment - Now and in the Future
- Place:
- Vienna, AUSTRIA
- Time:
- 25 September 2000 - 28 September 2000