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An assessment of Landsat data acquisition history on identification and area estimation of corn and soybeans

January 1, 1980

During the past decade, numerous studies have demonstrated the potential of satellite remote sensing for providing accurate and timely crop area information. This study assessed the impact of Landsat data acquisition history on classification and area estimation accuracy of corn and soybeans.

Multitemporally registered Landsat MSS data from four acquisitions during the 1978 growing season were used in classification of eight sample segments in the U.S. Corn Belt. The results illustrate the importance of selecting Landsat acquisitions based on spectral differences in crops at certain growth stages.

Publication Year 1980
Title An assessment of Landsat data acquisition history on identification and area estimation of corn and soybeans
Authors M.A. Hixon, M. E. Bauer, Donna K. Scholz
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype Organization Series
Series Title Technical Report
Index ID 70236972
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center