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AN OVERVIEW OF EPA ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER (EPIC)
Citation:
Slonecker, E T. AN OVERVIEW OF EPA ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER (EPIC). Presented at National Association of Remedial Project Managers 2001, San Diego, CA, July 24, 2001.
Impact/Purpose:
The objectives of this task are to:
Assess new remote sensing technology for applicability to landscape characterization; Integrate multiple sensor systems data for improved landscape characterization;
Coordinate future technological needs with other agencies' sensor development programs;
Apply existing remote sensing systems to varied landscape characterization needs; and
Conduct remote sensing applications research for habitat suitability, water resources, and terrestrial condition indicators.
Description:
The EPA Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center (EPIC) supports the EPA Regions and Program Offices with remote sensing based technical support and research and development products. Since 1972, EPIC has provided both imagery and imagery-derived products to the EPA community that have included aerial photographs, satellite imagery, analytical reports, emergency response support, topographic and specialized mapping products, GIS and GPS data, and land use and land cover mapping products. These have included products derived from standard sources, such Landsat Imagery and the USGS National Aerial Photography Program (NAPP), as well as, a variety of products derived from classified National Technical Means (NTM). EPIC is also part of the Office of Research and Development and conducts remote-sensing related research. This presentation will show examples of EPIC's products and services and show examples of on-going remote sensing related research. Also discussed will be those projects and services directly relating to land use and land cover activities.