Evaluation of LANDSAT-2 (ERTS) images applied to geologic structures and mineral resources of South America: Type II progress report for period June 30, 1975-June 30, 1976
By: William D. Carter and William S. Kowalik
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Abstract
The author has identified the following significant results. The Salar of Coposa is located in northern Chile along the frontier with Bolivia. The surface was divided into six general classes of materials. Analysis of LANDSAT image 1243-14001 by use of interactive multispectral computer (Image 100) enabled accurate repetition of these general classes based on reflectance. The Salar of Uyuni is the largest of the South American evaporite deposits. Using image 1243-13595, and parallel piped computer classification of reflectance units, the Salar was divided into nine classes ranging from deep to shallow water, water over salt, salt saturated with water, and several classes of dry salt.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Title | Evaluation of LANDSAT-2 (ERTS) images applied to geologic structures and mineral resources of South America: Type II progress report for period June 30, 1975-June 30, 1976 |
| Year Published | 1976 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Contributing office(s) | Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center |
| Description | 24 p. |
| Country | Bolivia, Chile |
| Other Geospatial | Salar de Coposa, Salar de Uyuni |
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