Use of ERTS-1 data for regional planning in the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments: A short brief

Land use and land use activity changes over discrete intervals of time represent basic data requirements in regional planning studies. Two examples of land use analysis required by the Council of Governments' transportation planning staff are described. Both were undertaken utilizing remote sensing imagery analysis. One study using large scale aircraft imagery developed a high degree of analytical detail and functional identification. The other, to support further detailed data base evaluation, utilizing ERTS-1 and small scale aircraft imagery, developed data identifying in more general detail major activity changes within the metropolitan region

Land use determination by remote sensor analysis

A land use analysis of 18 selected census tracts in the Metropolitan Washington area using aerial photography was undertaken. A comparison of the results was made with comparable land use data from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' Parcel File, and the results reported. Summary conclusions and recommendations for the use of photo-derived data in land use studies by COG are made

Benefits from remote sensing data utilization in urban planning processes and system recommendations

The benefits of utilizing remote sensor data in the urban planning process of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments are investigated. An evaluation of sensor requirements, a description/ comparison of costs, benefits, levels of accuracy, ease of attainment, and frequency of update possible using sensor versus traditional data acquisition techniques are discussed

Common Bulkhead Joint Development and Evaluation Final Report

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An assessment of remote sensor imagery in the determination of housing quality data

Selected census tracts in the metropolitan Washington area were examined using varying scales of aerial photography. Observable characteristics of housing and neighborhoods were assessed to determine feasibility of providing data on housing stock and quality and neighborhood condition from the imagery. Small scale imagery is shown to be of relatively marginal value in providing much of the data in the detail required, but can be useful for general survey purposes

Remote sensing project

The accomplishments and publications developed during the study are summarized. They illustrated a series of practical applications of remote sensing data to the urban-regional planning processes in the metropolitan Washington area

Effectiveness of Strength Training Programs at Decreasing Upper Extremity Injury Rates in Youth Baseball Players: A Critically Appraised Topic

Incidence of both youth sport specialization and overuse injuries continue to rise. Baseball is a common sport where sport specialization begins in young adolescents. Youth baseball players are subject to increased risk of overuse injuries due to a combination of factors including skeletal immaturity, lack of proper biomechanics, and the heavy workloads in youth elite-level sports. Injury prevention guidelines exist, including recommendations for pitch counts and inning limits for youth baseball pitchers, as a means to reduce injury risk. However, current guidelines fail to address the need for prevention programs focusing on a variety of aspects including balance, flexibility, and strength. Focused Clinical Question: Does implementing a strength training program in youth baseball players decrease their risk of sustaining an upper extremity injury compared to players who don’t complete a strengthening program