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9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 
Author is extremely thankful to Shri S. Adiga, Director, 
RRSSC/NNRMS, for his keen interest in the study and for his 
constant encouragement and support during the course of study. 
Author is also thankful to Dr. R.R. Navalgund, Director, 
National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA) for useful 
discussion and valuable suggestions during the course of study. 
Thanks are also due to Dr. M.L. Manchanda, Head, RRSSC, 
Dehradun for facilitating to complete the study. Last but not 
the least author expresses his gratitude to Mission Director, 
RSAM for providing timely support and funds to complete the 
study.