Journal article
Lineaments in southeastern Oklahoma: detection with Landsat data
Oklahoma Geology Notes, Vol.41(4), pp.104-114
1981
Abstract
Satellite imagery is capable of supplementing field mapping and aerial photography in studies of regional geologic structure. Since 1972, satellites (ERTS and now LANDSAT) have sensed reflected data in the visible and near-infrared portions of the spectrum. The data are averaged to 1.12 acres, the resolution of the satellite, whereas the next satellite will improve resolution to 0.25 acre. Detection of regional geologic structure is enhanced with spectral values from the infrared range of the spectrum and the vantage point of earth observation. Lineaments, or linear surface trends, in southeastern Oklahoma were mapped to demonstrate the structural detail available on LANDSAT imagery. Furthermore, the digital data can be enhanced to highlight geologic structure. Lineaments detected in LANDSAT images in other studies have been correlated with mineral and natural-gas deposits. Detailed analyses of the lineaments that were detected in southeastern Oklahoma are possible through use of the computer hardware and software available at the Center for Applications of Remote Sensing, Oklahoma State University.
Details
- Title
- Lineaments in southeastern Oklahoma: detection with Landsat data
- Authors
- Stephen J Walsh (Author) - Oklahoma State University, United StatesJ D Vitek (Author) - Oklahoma State University, United States
- Publication details
- Oklahoma Geology Notes, Vol.41(4), pp.104-114
- Publisher
- Oklahoma Geological Survey
- Date published
- 1981
- ISSN
- 0030-1736
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449342202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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