Sand Distribution and Statistical Spatial Characteristics on Pacific Reef Platforms

Abstract

We analyzed patterns of sand deposit distribution on the reef platform, and documented relationships between sand deposits and reef morphology. Sand deposit patterns, the surrounding morphology, and the environments they are located in are best understood using a combination of statistics, GIS software, spatial analysis tools, and analyst interpretation. The work consisted of several steps including remote sensing analysis, characterizing and classifying sand deposits, identification of patterns in sand deposit distribution, and interpretation of five general reef types and their ability to store sands.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2005
Accession Number
ADA572983

Entities

People

  • Charles H. Fletcher

Organizations

  • University of HawaiĘ»i System

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Data Fusion
  • Data Sets
  • Detection
  • Digital Images
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environment
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • High Energy
  • Identification
  • Information Science
  • Marine Geology
  • Platforms
  • Regions
  • Remote Sensing
  • Satellite Imaging
  • Shape

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