Lithologic discrimination and mapping by aster thermal infrared imagery

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2012

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Okyay, Ünal

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In conventional remote sensing, visible-near infrared (VNIR) and shortwave infrared (SWIR) part of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) have been utilized for lithological discrimination extensively. Additionally, TIR part of the EM spectrum can also be utilized for discrimination of surface materials either through emissivity characteristics of materials or through radiance as in VNIR and SWIR. In this study, ASTER thermal multispectral infrared data is evaluated in regard to lithological discrimination and mapping through emissivity values rather than conventional methods that utilize radiance values. In order to reach this goal, Principle Component Analysis (PCA) and Decorrelation Stretch techniques are utilized for ASTER VNIR and SWIR data. Furthermore, the spectral indices which directly utilize the radiance values in VNIR, SWIR and TIR are also included in the image analysis. The emissivity values are obtained through Temperature-Emissivity Separation (TES) algorithm. The results of the image analyses, except spectral indices, are displayed in RGB color composite along with the geological map for visual interpretation. The results showed that utilizing emissivity values possesses potential for discrimination of organic matter bearing surface mixtures which has not been possible through the conventional methods. Additionally, PCA of emissivity values may increase the level of discrimination even further. Since the emissivity utilization is rather unused throughout in literature and new, further assessment of accuracy is highly recommended along with the field validations.

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Petrology., Remote sensing., Infrared imaging., Infrared technology.

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http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12614549/index.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/21712

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis

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Ü. Okyay, “Lithologic discrimination and mapping by aster thermal infrared imagery,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2012.