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Detection of hidden mineral deposits by airborne spectral analysis of forest canopies

Title
Detection of hidden mineral deposits by airborne spectral analysis of forest canopies / by William Collins, Sheng-Huei Chang, John T. Kuo.
Author
Collins, William E. (William Eugene)
Publication
New York, New York : Aldridge Laboratory of Applied Geophysics, Columbia University ; [Washington, D.C.] : [National Aeronautics and Space Administration], [1984?]

Details

Additional Authors
  • Chang, Sheng-huei
  • Kuo, John T.
  • Henry Krumb School of Mines. Aldridge Laboratory of Applied Geophysics, issuing body.
  • National Science Foundation (U.S.), sponsoring body.
  • United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, sponsoring body.
Description
1 microfiche (unnumbered pages) : negative, illustrations; 11 x 15 cm.
Summary
"Data from field surveys and biogeochemical tests conducted in Maine, Montana, and Washington strongly correlate with results obtained using high resolution airborne spectroradiometer which detects an anomalous spectral waveform that appears definitely associated with sulfide mineralization. The spectral region most affected by mineral stress is between 550 nm and 750 nm. Spectral variations observed in the field occur on the wings of the red chlorophyll band centered at about 690 nm. The metal-stress-induced variations on the absorption band wing are most successfully resolved in the high spectral resolution field data using a waveform analysis technique. The development of chlorophyll pigments was retarded in greenhouse plants doped with copper and zinc in the laboratory. The lowered chlorophyll production resulted in changes on the wings of the chlorophyll bands of reflectance spectra of the plants. The airborne spectroradiometer system and waveform analysis remains the most sensitive technique for biogeochemical surveys."--NTIS abstract.
Series Statement
NASA-CR ; 175210
Uniform Title
NASA contractor report ; NASA CR-175210.
Subject
  • Band ratioing
  • Biogeochemistry
  • Earth Resources Program
  • Geobotany
  • Spectral reconnaissance
  • Spectroradiometers
  • Biogeochemical prospecting > Remote sensing
  • Biogeochemistry > Remote sensing
  • Phytogeography > Remote sensing
  • Spectroradiometer
  • Biogeochemistry; Geobotany; Ground truth; Minerals; Plant stress; Spectrum analysis; Aerial reconnaissance; Band ratioing; Data reduction; Earth resources program; Spectral reconnaissance; Spectroradiometers
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (page [64]).
Type of Report (note)
  • Final report.
Funding (note)
  • Sponsored by NASA and NSF
Call Number
GPO Microfiche NAS 1.26:175210
OCLC
marcive148094230
Author
Collins, William E. (William Eugene), author.
Title
Detection of hidden mineral deposits by airborne spectral analysis of forest canopies / by William Collins, Sheng-Huei Chang, John T. Kuo.
Publisher
New York, New York : Aldridge Laboratory of Applied Geophysics, Columbia University ; [Washington, D.C.] : [National Aeronautics and Space Administration], [1984?]
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
microform
Type of Carrier
microfiche
Series
NASA-CR ; 175210
NASA contractor report ; NASA CR-175210.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page [64]).
Type Of Report
Final report.
Funding
Sponsored by NASA and NSF NSG-5222 DAR-78-16320 E84-10110
Indexed Term
Biogeochemistry; Geobotany; Ground truth; Minerals; Plant stress; Spectrum analysis; Aerial reconnaissance; Band ratioing; Data reduction; Earth resources program; Spectral reconnaissance; Spectroradiometers
Added Author
Chang, Sheng-huei, author.
Kuo, John T., author.
Henry Krumb School of Mines. Aldridge Laboratory of Applied Geophysics, issuing body.
National Science Foundation (U.S.), sponsoring body.
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, sponsoring body.
Other Form:
Print version: Collins, William E. Detection of hidden mineral deposits by airborne spectral analysis of forest canopies (OCoLC)71515053
Online version: Collins, William E. (William Eugene). Detection of hidden mineral deposits by airborne spectral analysis of forest canopies (OCoLC)878076901
Gpo Item No.
0830-H-14 (MF)
Sudoc No.
NAS 1.26:175210
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