The Utilization of Side Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR) in the Analysis of Karst Topography.

Abstract

Characteristics of mechanical and synthetic radar systems are reviewed. Signature elements of karst topography such as a vertical drainage pattern, knobs, and sinkholes are identified for Side Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR) imagery. SLAR imagery of the Kentucky Pennyroyal and karst areas in Florida is presented with the signature elements highlighted. Applications of SLAR imagery to the identification and mapping of karst areas in physically, climatologically, or politically inaccessible areas is addressed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA051330

Entities

People

  • A. Paul Tribble
  • Charles L. Smith

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Spectra
  • Geography
  • Groundwater
  • Materials
  • New York
  • Photographs
  • Physical Geography
  • Physical Properties
  • Radar
  • Reconnaissance
  • Remote Sensing
  • Side Looking Radar
  • Terrain
  • Topography
  • United States

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  • Computer Vision.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Polar and Arctic Studies