Major accomplishments in an effort to encourage investigation and technology transfer for practical applications of remote sensing to solve Earth resources problems in Vermont include: (1) acquisition, installation, and operation of the ORSER digital processing system on the University's IBM 3031 computer; (2) acquisition and operation of printing and CRT computer terminals for remote access to computer facilities for analysis of remotely sensed digital tape; (3) acquisition and operation of optical interpretation and image transfer devices for use with all types of aerial photography; (4) development of audio visual and other training materials for use in presentations, workshops, and short courses to enhance technology transfer; and (5) cooperation government agencies in demonstration projects to show the feasibility of using remote sensing technology

John, H. H.

Smith, G. S.

Whitmore, R. A., Jr.

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REMOTE SENSING PROGRAM
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NASA GRANT NSG -1453
PROGRESS REPORT
June 1, 1918 - May 31, 1980
supported by
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES
BURLINGTON , VERMONT
	
(E81-10015) RENOIE SENSING PHOvRA M ACTIVITY	 Nd1-12492
REPORT Progress Report, 1 Jun. 1978 - J1
May 1980 (Vernont Univ.) 	 11 p dC A02/MF AU1
	
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ANNUAL REPORT AND SUMMARY
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Grant NSG-7453
by
Remote Sensing Program
School of Natural Resources
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont 05405
Hugo H. John - Program Director
Roy A. Whitmore Jr. - Principal Investigator
Gary S. Smith - Program Coordinator
Report for Period
June 1, 1978 - May 31, 1980
Prepared for
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington, D.C.	 20546
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
i	 Page
LISTOF PROJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	 ii
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	 1
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LIST OF PROJECTS
Title Page
General Education and Technology Transfer . 	 . .	 . .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 . .	 4
Systems Development for Data Handling and Analysis. . . . . . 	 . .	 4
Vermont Land Cover Classification .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 . .	 5
Land Use Change Demonstration	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 . .	 5
Land Cover/Use Classification for Planning.	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 . .	 5
Vermont Remote Sensing Data Inventory .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 . .	 5
Land Cover/Use Change for Watershed Monitoring.	 .	 . . .	 . .	 . . .	 5
Forest Insect Defoliation Detection .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 . .	 6
Lake and Pond Watershed Cover Classification. 	 .	 .	 . .	 .	 . .	 .	 . .	 6
River Watershed Cover Inventory . 	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 . .	 6
Coniferous Species Differentiation. 6
Water Quality Monitoring .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 . .	 6
Water Use Conflict Study .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 . 6
Water Body Inventory .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 .	 . .	 6
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INTRODUCTION
In June, 1978, The School of Natural Resources at the university
of Vermont was awarded NASA Grant NSG-7453 for a thre: year project
entitled "The Development of a Remote Sensing Applications Program for
Vermont". The purpose of this program is to encourage investigation and
technology transfer for practical applications of re-)te sensing
technology to solve earth resource problems. This project was renewed
at first year level funding in June 1979 and again in June 1980.
The primary objectives of this program as originally stated
remained unchanged and are as follows:
1. To test and evaluate the applicability of remote
sensing technology to the solution of specific
problems faced by resource managers and decision
makers at the local, town, county and state
levels.
2. To identify mechanisms and implement procedures
for the transfer of applicable technology to
appropriate user groups and for user groups to
transmit needs to individuals competent in
remote sensing technology.
3. To enhance the comprehensive education and
research programs of the University of Vermont
by presence of resident expertise in remote
sensing technology and the development and
acquisition of this technology.
The Grant has provided most of the Programs' funding during the
first two years of its existence. Our management philosophy has been
to conduct activities within the framework of the stated objectives.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
During the initial year, activities were undertaken in areas
related to meeting all three of the objectives. Particular emphasis was
placed on activities concerned with the development of resident technical
2expertise and resources. At the same time activities to acquaint poten-
tial users with the benefits of remote sensing technology werc conducted.
During this same year several applications projects were initiated.
During the second year greater emphasis was directed toward the
undertaking of applications projects that would promote and expand the
use of remote sensing as an efficient means of helping solve earth
resource problems. Most of these have examined methods of detecting or
monitoring a problem or to provide a data base for more comprehensive
analysis.
Major accomplishments during the first two years of Grant funding
include the following:
1. Acquisition, installation and operation of the &ER
digital processing system on the UVM IBM 3031 computer.
2. Acquisition and operation of printing and CRT computer
terminals for remote access to computer facilities for
analysis of remotely sensed digital data.
3. Acquisition and operation of optical interpretation
and image transfer devices for use with all types of
aerial photography.
4. Development of audio-visual and other training mate-
rials for use in presentations, workshops and short
courses to enhance technology transfer.
5. In cooperation with federal, state and local agencies
develop some eleven demonstration projects both large
and small to show the feasibility of using remote
sensing technology as a means of acquiring various
kinds of useful environmental information.
PROGRAM IMPACT
As a result of this program many outside organizations, federal,
state, local as well as private have begun to use remote sensing tech-
nology in their day to day activities. Many organizations who might
not have done so otherwise, are active users today. The program has
3become a major remote sensing technology resource in Vermont and northern
New England. During the second year of the program more than fifty
inquiries were received in the form of telephone calls, letters any'
personal visits. It is safe to say that little if any of this would have
occured without the program funding from NASA.
The accompanying tables provide descriptive information on Grant
funded activities during the first two years of the program. In addition
to specific project activities, an additional table showing remote
sensing educational activities including courses and enrollments. Many
of these have benefited directly through the availability of program
resources and facilities. Six graduate students have been directly in-
volved in project work and two of these have been entirely supported by
grant funds.
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