Movement of Suspended Particles and Solute Concentrations with Inflow and Tidal Action.

Abstract

Landsat (formerly called ERTS-1) data recorded on computer-compatible tapes (CCT's) augmented by data derived from ground control measurements were used to determine the feasibility of detecting alterations to the optical properties of water caused by the movement of suspended particles and solutes in selected portions of the Chesapeake Bay area. Techniques were developed to process CCT's on a PDP-15 computer, establish correlations of radiance and suspended material concentrations, and produce suspended material distribution photomaps. This report discusses these techniques, and includes in appendixes a discussion of experience with automated data collection systems in connection with this study, validation of the computer algorithms for high suspended material concentrations, and by-products that resulted from this study. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA062684

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  • Albert N. Williamson

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