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15-METER LANDSAT ANALYSES OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER - MAP SERIES FROM HEADWATERS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO
Citation:
Edmonds, C M., R D. Lopez, D T. Heggem, D. W. Williams, AND K. L. Short. 15-METER LANDSAT ANALYSES OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER - MAP SERIES FROM HEADWATERS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-03/084 (NTIS PB2004-104950), 2004.
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 purpose of the Mississippi River map series is to provide reference for ecological vulnerability throughout the entire Mississippi River Basin, which is a forthcoming product. This map series product consists of seven 32 inch x 40 inch posters, with a nominal scale of 1 inch = 3 miles. Each map includes metadata, as follows:
(1) Data type: Landsat ETM+ Panchromatic Band, 15 meter nominal spatial resolution
(2) Imagery acquisition dates
(3) Map projection: Universal Transverse Mercator, Zone 15
(4) Imagery provided by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a Multi-Resolution Land Characteristics (MRLC) Consortium member
(5) Constructed by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (C.M. Edmonds, R.D. Lopez, D.T. Heggem) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (D.M. Williams and K.L. Short)
(6) Map Version: 1.0
(7) Map production date: August 5, 2003
The format of the map series is intended to allow for easy reference and includes basic reference information so that further ecological vulnerability analyses can be conducted using existing water quality data, existing hydrologic data, and land cover data. Reference data is overlaid on the map series, as follows:
(a) River mile locations at 25-mile intervals (source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District)
(b) Lock and dam location (source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District)
( c) City location with state abbreviation
(d) Major Mississippi River tributaries
(e) Floodway locations (source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District).
We optimized the number and size of the presentations to allow for sufficient detail in the images and provide a hardcopy for reference as forthcoming additional ecological analyses are performed. The miniature scale posters are included for quick reference. Forthcoming ecological vulnerability analyses include investigation of water quality or habitat vulnerability (after Lopez et. al, 2003). This map series is an important first step toward developing a system-wide approach to understanding the functioning of large rivers at a landscape scale.