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Seasat imagery for detection of coastal wetlands

TitleSeasat imagery for detection of coastal wetlands
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1982
AuthorsLyon JGrimson, McCarthy JFrancis
JournalProceeding of the Fifteenth International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment
Pagination1475-1485
KeywordsWETLANDS
Abstract

The research examined use of satellite radar imagery for locating wetlands in Michigan and Oregon. The information supplying capabilities of Seasat were evaluated through field work, review of literature and comparison with other sources of data. Application of radar imagery for management of wetlands is addressed.