Use of remote sensing to detect and predict aquatic nuisance vegetation growth in coastal Louisiana: Summary of findings
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Abstract
On an annual basis, federal and state agencies are responsible for mapping and removing large expanses of aquatic nuisance vegetation from navigable waterways. This study set out to achieve four primary objectives: (1) utilize recent advancements in remote sensing techniques to classify the extent and distribution of aquatic vegetation in coastal ecosystems using satellite imagery, (2) assess primary aquatic vegetation growth and management efforts in coastal Louisiana, (3) statistically identify the ecological drivers that promote growth and infestation of aquatic nuisance vegetation, and (4) develop numerical models and a spatial tool to predict the probability of occurrence and growth of aquatic vegetation given ecological drivers. Moderate spatial resolution multispectral satellite imagery were used in conjunction with environmental variables from available data streams to generate regression models that predict aquatic vegetation occurrence in the eastern coastal region of south Louisiana. Geospatial tools were developed to execute the model logic using recent environmental conditions, thereby predicting aquatic vegetation occurrence and producing classified maps for end users. These products provide more efficient and enhanced capabilities for management of aquatic nuisance vegetation.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Title | Use of remote sensing to detect and predict aquatic nuisance vegetation growth in coastal Louisiana: Summary of findings |
| Series title | ERDC Technical Report |
| Series number | ERDC/EL TR-18-3 |
| DOI | 10.21079/11681/26649 |
| Year Published | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Engineer Research and Development Center |
| Contributing office(s) | Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |
| Description | xi, 87 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
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