Demonstration of Wetland Vegetation Mapping in Florida from Computer-Processed Satellite and Aircraft Multispectral Scanner Data PDF Download

Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781724281272
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Languages : en
Pages : 28

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The success of remotely mapping wetland vegetation of the southwestern coast of Florida is examined. A computerized technique to process aircraft and LANDSAT multispectral scanner data into vegetation classification maps was used. The cost effectiveness of this mapping technique was evaluated in terms of user requirements, accuracy, and cost. Results indicate that mangrove communities are classified most cost effectively by the LANDSAT technique, with an accuracy of approximately 87 percent and with a cost of approximately 3 cent per hectare compared to $46.50 per hectare for conventional ground survey methods. Butera, M. K. Stennis Space Center NASA-TP-1553, S-492 RTOP 177-52-83-13