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Abstract
A geographic information system (GIS) was used to compile a series of databases containing details concerning metal contamination and pollution sources to study their impacts on the Galveston Bay (TX) ecosystem. Using these databases, a series of maps with various overlays was created with ARC/INFO software. These maps allowed patterns of spatial distribution of numerous variables to be easily visualized so that the impacts of urbanization and industrialization on the natural resources could be examined. Resource managers can use these capabilities in their comprehensive plans for managing individual activities within an overall regulatory framework. The visual displays and cartographic output of the system can be used to locate and identify ecologically sensitive areas and to study trends in these areas over time. These vector GIS techniques have the potential to be more integrated with aerial photography and other remotely sensed data for a more extensive overview of the environment and patterns of interaction
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| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | A geographic information systems technique for monitoring contaminants in Galveston Bay, Texas |
| Volume | 1930 |
| Year Published | 1992 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Contributing office(s) | Core Science Analytics and Synthesis, National Wetlands Research Center |
| Description | 11 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Conference publication |
| Larger Work Title | Needs and Solutions for Pollution Monitoring, Control, and Abatement: Proceedings of the First Thematic Conference on Remote Sensing for Marine and Coastal Environments |
| First page | 405 |
| Last page | 415 |
| Conference Title | First Thematic Conference on Remote Sensing for Marine and Coastal Environments |
| Conference Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Conference Date | 15-17 June 1992 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| City | Galveston |
| Other Geospatial | Galveston Bay |
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