Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations at the Shiprock, New Mexico, Disposal Site CX(s) Applied: B1.3, B3.2Date: 07/13/2016Location(s): New MexicoOffices(s): Legacy Management
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July 13, 2016
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Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations at the Shiprock, New Mexico, Disposal Site
CX(s) Applied: B1.3, B3.2
Date: 07/13/2016
Location(s): New Mexico
Offices(s): Legacy Management
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and University of Arizona (UA) propose use of unmanned aerial systems to acquire high-resolution spectral data needed to estimate spatial and temporal variability in evapotranspiration (ET) in southwestern riparian ecosystems that are dominated by tamarisk (Tamarix spp.) to acquire the high resolution needed to monitor defoliation and other subtle changes in tamarisk populations.