Table Rock Lake Water-Clarity Assessment Using Landsat Thematic Mapper Satellite Data
Scientific Investigations Report
2009-5162
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Abstract
Water quality of Table Rock Lake in southwestern Missouri is assessed using Landsat Thematic Mapper satellite data. A pilot study uses multidate satellite image scenes in conjunction with physical measurements of secchi disk transparency collected by the Lakes of Missouri Volunteer Program to construct a regression model used to estimate water clarity. The natural log of secchi disk transparency is the dependent variable in the regression and the independent variables are Thematic Mapper band 1 (blue) reflectance and a ratio of the band 1 and band 3 (red) reflectance. The regression model can be used to reliably predict water clarity anywhere within the lake. A pixel-level lake map of predicted water clarity or computed trophic state can be produced from the model output. Information derived from this model can be used by water-resource managers to assess water quality and evaluate effects of changes in the watershed on water quality.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Table Rock Lake Water-Clarity Assessment Using Landsat Thematic Mapper Satellite Data |
| Series title | Scientific Investigations Report |
| Series number | 2009-5162 |
| DOI | 10.3133/sir20095162 |
| Edition | - |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Mid-Continent Geographic Science Center |
| Description | iv, 10 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
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