Detailed project information for Study Plan Number 02106

Branch :	Aquatic Ecology Branch
Study Plan Number :	02106
Study Title :	Identification and mapping locations of cliff resources through aerial photo interpretation and analysis of satellite imagery
Starting Date :	03/01/2005
Completion Date :	09/30/2005
Principal Investigator(s) :	Young, John A.
Primary PI :	Young, John A.
Telephone Number :	(304) 724-4469
Email Address :	jyoung@usgs.gov
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Status :	Completed
Abstract :	BACKGROUND The objective of this project is to identify and map locations of cliff resources of Shenandoah National Park through aerial photo interpretation and analysis of satellite imagery. This work will support a larger NPS project to assess natural resources and visitor use impacts and to use this information to develop a Cliff Management Plan for the park. Rock outcrops will be mapped by the USGS, Leetown Science Center (USGS-LSC) using remote sensing, aerial image interpretation, and GIS modeling. This mapping effort will build on vegetation mapping projects currently being finalized at USGS-LSC and will exploit data sources previously compiled for Shenandoah National Park. The mapping effort will primarily involve interpretation of existing aerial and satellite imagery augmented by GIS analysis of slope conditions using a digital elevation model.
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