Remote sensing for identification and classification of wetland vegetation
Journal of Wildlife Management
By: L.M. Cowardin and V.I. Myers
Links
- More information: Publisher Index Page (via DOI)
- Open Access Version: Publisher Index Page
- Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core
Abstract
Multispectral photography and ground truth were obtained on an area 12 miles (19.3 km) east of Bemidji, Minnesota, to identify and map wetlands less than 2 acres (0.8 hectare) in size, to map emergent vegetation in lakes, and to explore the feasibility of classifying vegetation from aerial photographs. Wetlands less than 2 acres in size were identified on photography taken in May 1971, and emergent vegetation was recorded on purposely overexposed infrared black and white photography from a flight in September 1971. Several vegetation types and species groups were recognizable with the aid of color, color infrared, and black and white infrared photography. Proper timing of flights, use of multispectral photography, and knowledge of the ecology of the area are considered essential for wetland mapping by remote sensing.
Suggested Citation
Cowardin, L., Myers, V., 1974, Remote sensing for identification and classification of wetland vegetation: Journal of Wildlife Management, v. 38, no. 2, p. 308-314, https://doi.org/10.2307/3800738.
Study Area
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Remote sensing for identification and classification of wetland vegetation |
| Series title | Journal of Wildlife Management |
| DOI | 10.2307/3800738 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1974 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Contributing office(s) | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 7 p. |
| First page | 308 |
| Last page | 314 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Other Geospatial | Ten Lake Township |