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Color photographs for water resources studies

Photogrammetric Engineering
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Abstract

Air-photo interpretation is very well suited to water resources studies where limited observations of hydrologic data must be extended to regional characteristics for large areas. It is also useful in monitoring the hydrologic regimen of an area to detect possible changes. Color aerial photography is generally superior to black-and-white photography for these water resources investigations. Depth penetration through water, and excellent discrimination of water indicators, such as vegetation, are its -main assets. Meaningful interpretation of the photography depends on adequate ground control data. Experiences of the Water Resources Division, U. S. Geological Survey, indicate that the best interpretation is done by professional personnel-engineers, geologists, and water chemists intimately associated with a particular water resources project for which the photography has been obtained.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Color photographs for water resources studies
Series title Photogrammetric Engineering
Volume 34
Issue 3
Year Published 1968
Language English
Publisher American Society of Photogrammetry
Publisher location Falls Church, VA
Contributing office(s) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
Description 6 p.
First page 257
Last page 262
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