Lab 2- Multi-Spectral Remote Sensing Systems

Although it is difficult to identify features in the SPOT image, the MSS image in comparison allows for the identification of some features. There is definitely differences in what appears to be vegetation in the second image. It is difficult to distinguish vegetation in the first image, although you can see some areas, particularly in the water show up dark compared to the rest of the image. However, it is virtually impossible to determine vegetation on land. Looking at the second image, vegetation appears blue. You can see clearly the vegetation on land. I think the blue areas in the water may be smaller islands, perhaps mangroves!

Module 1

The coloration on the photo makes it very difficult to distinguish distinct features in the photos. For one depth is hard to distinguish because there is no clear distinction between shallow and deep areas. Furthermore, the scale makes it difficult to identify landmarks or buildings in the photo.

Wind Power

Taking into consideration the criteria for a windmill farm outlined by BEER, Station SVNM4 seems to be a good sight. The wind data (7 kts) is above what is required to power the wind turbines. In addition it is beyond the distance to avoid noise pollution and shadow flicker. This area is not in any major bird migratory pathway and doesnt experience high boating traffic.

Contour Maps

Flow Map

I used a max stroke size of 20.

Non-Contiguous Cartogram Map

Contiguous Cartogram Map

I used the Robinson World Map Projection for this map, as suggested by Trisha. I decided to use a lengend of just three categories, low, mid and high GDP. I choose this b/c this was mentioned as the best option in our notes.