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Working Group 5 included three sessions with 15 papers out of 19 and two
business meetings.
The papers can be grouped into four categories
- Geobotanical investigation
- Comparison of SPOT simulated imagery, LANDSAT and aerial photography
for structural and lithologic discrimination
- use of LANDSAT and/or SPOT simulated imagery for geologic interpre-
tation
- the use of SIR A and/or SEASAT for geologic interpretation.
Many of the papers presented results of on-going projects.
In summary, the spatial resolution, the spectral configuration and the synoptic
coverage of systems such as SPOT, satellite microwave sensors, and the thematic
mapper offer the geologist a tool which extends the spatial capability of
LANDSAT MSS systems to interpret geologic parameters.
These interpretations may be geobotanical, structural, lithological or have
implications for other geologic factors including geothermal activity and
mineral deposits.
Researchers are comparing systems in order to determine which set of sensor
characteristics and analytical techniques are most appreciate for solving a
particular problem or set of problems. :
Our working group has identified some problems in the field and recommends a
number of topics which should be considered for inclusion at the 1984 meeting
of the Congress.
PROBLEMS
- Potential lack of compatibility of systems.
- The importance of stereo for geologic interpretation,
- An investment of millons of dollars for hardware and software Systems combined
with a lack of continuity (or commitment) for future systems.
- Advisability of more poster sessions.
