Coastal Zone Mapping of Guyana Using Digital LANDSAT Data,
Abstract
Four major types of development projects in the coastal zone of Guyana require that a detailed mapping of resources be performed for the region. First projects have begun, and others are planned, to increase the land area which can support agriculture through irrigation and defence against flooding by seawater. Second, a program to develop a data base for crop acreage estimation and forecasting has begun. This program requires a reliable means of monitoring the major rice and sugar-producing areas year-round. Third, access roads are being constructed to forms and logging areas near the coast. This development requires detailed information on engineering construction materials, terrain and land cover. Finally, the development of offshore fisheries has made it essential to collect oceanographic data for forecasting fish population and distribution. To manage the fisheries, it is vital to obtain an understanding of conditions in coastal waters and the processes which produce them.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP002043
Entities
People
- B. Bruce
- V. Singhroy