Remotely-sensed vegetation classification as a snow depth indicator for hydrological analysis in sub-arctic Finland

• Main Authors: Michael Clark, Angela M. Gurnell, Edward J. Milton, Matti Seppälä, Maarit Kyöstilä
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Geographical Society of Finland 1985
• Subjects: geo; envir; Arctic; Kevo; Kilpisjärvi; Northern Finland
• Online Access: https://doaj.org/article/61644b0c898542bda392c4f8e18a900f

The relationship between vegetation and snow depth has been studied with a view to subsequent incorporation in hydrological modelling. Study areas were designated at Kilpisjärvi and Kevo, northern Finland, to represent vari­ations in altitude. Landsat MSS data for Kilpisjärvi were processed through...