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Author : Belanger, J.R.
Date : 1983
Title : Surficial geology mapping using remote sensing
Publication : Current research - Geological Survey of Canada, Paper
Issue : 83-1A:
Page(s) : 465-468
Abstract
The mapping of surficial geology using remote sensing is done in the following way: an unsupervised map is produced which resembles a conventional false colour air photograph; the map is then interpreted by a geologist using ground information; and finally a new map (supervised) is generated by grouping spectral classes having similar geological meaning. ... Study areas have been chosen in various parts of the country in order to assess the potential of remote sensing in mapping surficial geology in different geographical contexts; an effort was made to distribute test sites over the Arctic Islands, the mainland of the Northwest Territories, and areas located south of the treeline. ... The knowledge acquired to date shows that Landsat imagery can be useful in mapping surficial geology north of the treeline and, to a lesser degree, south of the treeline .... The availability of multiband data, mainly in the infrared portion of the spectrum,increases the potential of remote sensing for the mapping of surficial geology .... The evaluation of remote sensing in Quaternary geology is still in progress
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