The U.S. Geological Survey land remote sensing program
Cartography and Geographic Information Science
By: T. Saunders, J. Feuquay, and J.A. Kelmelis
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Abstract
The U.S. Geological Survey has been a provider of remotely sensed information for decades. As the availability and use of satellite data has grown, USGS has placed increasing emphasis on expanding the knowledge about the science of remote sensing and on making remotely sensed data more accessible. USGS encourages widespread availability and distribution of these data and through its programs, encourages and enables a variety of research activities and the development of useful applications of the data. The science of remote sensing has great potential for assisting in the monitoring and assessment of the impacts of natural disasters, management and analysis of environmental, biological, energy, and mineral investigations, and supporting informed public policy decisions. By establishing the Land Remote Sensing Program (LRS) as a major unit of the USGS Geography Program, USGS has taken the next step to further increase support for the accessibility, understanding, and use of remotely sensed data. This article describes the LRS Program, its mission and objectives, and how the program has been structured to accomplish its goals.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | The U.S. Geological Survey land remote sensing program |
| Series title | Cartography and Geographic Information Science |
| DOI | 10.1559/152304003100011045 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Cartography and Geographic Information Science |
| First page | 211 |
| Last page | 215 |
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