Topographic Data and Satellite Spectral Response in Subarctic High-Relief Terrain Analysis

• Published in: ARCTIC
• Main Author: Franklin, Steven E.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1991
• Subjects: Electronic data processing; Erosion; Geographic information systems; Geomorphology; Landslides; Plant distribution; Remote sensing; Satellite photography; Topography; Water level; Aspect; Kluane National Park; Yukon; Slims River region; Canada; Slims River; Arctic; Subarctic; Tundra
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64619

Satellite images and digital evaluation models were analyzed to interpret and quantify vegetation communities and active geomorphic surfaces in a mountainous area in southwest Yukon, Canada. High levels of discrimination were determined for the digital satellite and terrain data when compared to fie...