Mapping in the Craters of the Moon volcanic field, Idaho, with LANDSAT (ERTS) imagery

Lefebvre RH. Mapping in the Craters of the Moon volcanic field, Idaho, with LANDSAT (ERTS) imagery. Pages 951-963. In The Tenth International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment. 6-10 October, 1975. Environmental Research Institute of Michigan

Digital processing of LANDSAT images used to map lava flows; were able to differentiate between types of flows and ages of flows. Geographic location:CRMO (Craters of the Moon National Monument). By utilizing aerial photos and LANDSAT imagery the USGS mapped the lava flows. They also investigated the difference in age of the lava flow. The methodology section explains the use of LANDSAT and computer compatible tapes.

Type
Conference Proceeding Paper
Authors
Lefebvre, R
Date of Issue
1975-10
Units
CRMO
Keywords
Dating, Landsat images, Lava Flows, Mapping, Physical Sciences

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