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Combining Hyperspectral Imaging and LIDAR – New Chances in Environmental Monitoring
Poster Presentation
Prepared by T. Meyer1, J. Paine2, K. Saylam3, M. Young4, A. Neuenschwander5, T. Caudle6, J. Andrews7
1 - University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78713 - 8924
2 - Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, Texas, 78713 - 8924
3 - Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, Texas, 78713 - 8924
4 - Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, Texas, 78713 - 8924
5 - Applied Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, Texas, 78713 - 8924
Contact Information: thoralf.meyer@beg.utexas.edu; 512-550-2955
ABSTRACT
The Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG) has purchased a new imaging system, consisting of a combined full waveform lidar and a variety of camera systems, covering a range from 400 to 14000 nm. The unique combination of topographic and bathymetric lidar, color infrared and hyperspectral imaging significantly expands capabilities for environmental monitoring applications. While researchers at the BEG still focus on their traditional work of monitoring the Texas coastline and the quantification of hurricane damage, research has been extended into terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems throughout the US. The system has been successfully tested in Alaska, Louisiana, along the Texas coast and in the Texas savanna ecosystems.
The BEG sees substantial opportunities to expand its data collection and analysis, therefore providing services to the internal and external research community as well as Federal and State agencies. Future potential applications include (but are not limited to)
• watershed modeling
• Assessment and monitoring of tectonic movements
• Vegetation assessments, incl. carbon storage, and aspects of biodiversity
• Land use land cover change assessments
• Management of natural or manmade disasters, e.g. oil spills, wildfire
• Mineral prospecting
The poster indicates the technical parameters of the system and presents examples from previous mission conducted with the combined lidar and hyperspectral system. Examples outlined in the presentation include carbon assessments on Freeman Ranch, Texas, topographic assessments along the North Slope of Alaska and a costal survey conducted on South Padre Island.
(Related Session: Modeling, Mapping, and Geospatial Tools)
Poster Presentation
Prepared by T. Meyer1, J. Paine2, K. Saylam3, M. Young4, A. Neuenschwander5, T. Caudle6, J. Andrews7
1 - University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78713 - 8924
2 - Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, Texas, 78713 - 8924
3 - Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, Texas, 78713 - 8924
4 - Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, Texas, 78713 - 8924
5 - Applied Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, Texas, 78713 - 8924
Contact Information: thoralf.meyer@beg.utexas.edu; 512-550-2955
ABSTRACT
The Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG) has purchased a new imaging system, consisting of a combined full waveform lidar and a variety of camera systems, covering a range from 400 to 14000 nm. The unique combination of topographic and bathymetric lidar, color infrared and hyperspectral imaging significantly expands capabilities for environmental monitoring applications. While researchers at the BEG still focus on their traditional work of monitoring the Texas coastline and the quantification of hurricane damage, research has been extended into terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems throughout the US. The system has been successfully tested in Alaska, Louisiana, along the Texas coast and in the Texas savanna ecosystems.
The BEG sees substantial opportunities to expand its data collection and analysis, therefore providing services to the internal and external research community as well as Federal and State agencies. Future potential applications include (but are not limited to)
• watershed modeling
• Assessment and monitoring of tectonic movements
• Vegetation assessments, incl. carbon storage, and aspects of biodiversity
• Land use land cover change assessments
• Management of natural or manmade disasters, e.g. oil spills, wildfire
• Mineral prospecting
The poster indicates the technical parameters of the system and presents examples from previous mission conducted with the combined lidar and hyperspectral system. Examples outlined in the presentation include carbon assessments on Freeman Ranch, Texas, topographic assessments along the North Slope of Alaska and a costal survey conducted on South Padre Island.
(Related Session: Modeling, Mapping, and Geospatial Tools)