Two sets of TM data taken over the ocean off the coast of the Southeastern U.S. Bight were studied for the applicability of TM data to marine environments. First, the results of applying TM and TMS data to determine chlorophyll concentration in the ocean are presented. Chlorophyll quantification in the range of 0.5 to 2.0 mg/cu m was achieved by taking the ratio of TM band-1/band-2. Second, the results of applying TM band-6 data to monitor sea surface temperature are described. A comparison of TM data with AVHRR data shows TM readings coincide with AVHRR data within a scatter of 0.5 deg C in most of the areas studied. Lastly, the results of a technique to map the water depths of coral reefs in the Great Bahama Bank are demonstrated. Depths from 0 to 20 meters were delineated using TM band-1. The classification accuracy and origins of anomalous depth points are discussed.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Early evaluation of Thematic Mapper data for coastal process studies


    Contributors:
    Kim, H. H. (author) / Linebaugh, G. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1985-01-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



    Thematic mapper studies: Data quality analysis

    Ungar, S. G. / Egbert, D. | NTRS | 1976


    Preliminary Evaluation of Thematic Mapper Image Data Quality

    Macdonald, R. B. / Hall, F. G. / Pitts, D. E. et al. | NTRS | 1985