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Spectral Signature Studies For Application In Deer Census Using Remote Sensing Techniques, Maran C. Pate
Spectral Signature Studies For Application In Deer Census Using Remote Sensing Techniques, Maran C. Pate
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
This study was performed to determine the spectral signatures of deer and their natural background elements for censusing purposes. Consideration was given to atmospheric transmittance, acceptable flying weather, and terrain. Possible spectral bands between 0.3 and 14.0 μm were obtained (over a pathlength of 1500 feet at an altitude of 5000 feet) based upon atmospheric transmittance using the LOWTRAN 3B computer program. They are: 0.30 - 1.33, 1.49 - 1.79, 2.00 - 2.50, 3.00 - 3.16, 3.38 - 4.10, 4.59 - 5.05, and 8.00 - 13.33 μm, for transmittance greater than 75%. Weather conditions are favorable for flying and taking …