Territorial indicators based on the satellite measured reflected or emitted energy can provide valuable information on the spatial evolution of a territory. Information regarding land use, biomass coverage and radiant temperature were obtained from remotely obtained measurements for each municipality in the Province of Siena. Remotely sensed data were combined into different indices to compare characteristics of land cover between territories and create an information base for continued study. A classification was performed on a municipal level and land use classes were grouped together and a general index of use pressure was created. A vegetation index was used to compare biomass densities. A radiant temperature index was calculated using measure thermal infrared emissions. The results of these analyses allowed researchers to examine the intra and inter-municipal spatial heterogeneity within the Province. A comparison between the results of each index was made and the problems related to the use of such indices were examined. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Focardi, S., Loiselle, S.A., Mazzuoli, S., Bracchini, L., Rossi, C., Rossi, C. (2008). Satellite-based indices in the analysis of land cover for municipalities in the province of Siena, Italy. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 86(2), 383-389 [10.1016/j.jenvman.2006.08.011].

Satellite-based indices in the analysis of land cover for municipalities in the province of Siena, Italy

Focardi, Silvia;Loiselle, S. A.;Rossi, Claudio;
2008-01-01

Abstract

Territorial indicators based on the satellite measured reflected or emitted energy can provide valuable information on the spatial evolution of a territory. Information regarding land use, biomass coverage and radiant temperature were obtained from remotely obtained measurements for each municipality in the Province of Siena. Remotely sensed data were combined into different indices to compare characteristics of land cover between territories and create an information base for continued study. A classification was performed on a municipal level and land use classes were grouped together and a general index of use pressure was created. A vegetation index was used to compare biomass densities. A radiant temperature index was calculated using measure thermal infrared emissions. The results of these analyses allowed researchers to examine the intra and inter-municipal spatial heterogeneity within the Province. A comparison between the results of each index was made and the problems related to the use of such indices were examined. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
2008
Focardi, S., Loiselle, S.A., Mazzuoli, S., Bracchini, L., Rossi, C., Rossi, C. (2008). Satellite-based indices in the analysis of land cover for municipalities in the province of Siena, Italy. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 86(2), 383-389 [10.1016/j.jenvman.2006.08.011].
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