Image Analysis for ArcGIS

Description

Image Analysis for ArcGIS is an all-in-one solution for preparing GIS-ready imagery from satellites and airborne sensors. Image Analysis for ArcGIS enables you to perform many image processing tasks including importing imagery into ArcGIS. Vegetation classifications can be performed to determine species composition and cover. Change detection can be performed on images captured at different times. Image enhancement techniques are available to adjust brightness and contrast Image Analysis for ArcGIS empowers the GIS and resource professionals by enabling the user to extract up-to-date information from imagery directly that can be directly applied to SMCRA related analysis and decision making.

Additional Information:
Website – www.gis.leica-geosystems.com

Uses

• GIS Image Integration
• Image Geometric Correction
• Single Frame Orthorectification
• Image Color Balancing and Mosaicking
• Multispectral Vegetation Classification
• Change Detection
• Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)
• Raster to vector conversion and vice-versa.
• Create oriented images for use with Stereo Analyst for ArcGIS

Uses by Discipline

Archeologists

• Identification of features on aerial photography and satellite imagery that cannot be seen by standing on the ground.
• Image classification and identification of plant growth related to buried archeological features.

AML Reclamation Specialists

• Satellite imagery and aerial photography used for visual representation of a site; including areas of disturbance, changes in water quality, vegetation cover, and topographic mapping.
• Change detection maps can be produced to determine and quantify changes in disturbance, vegetation cover and terrain over time.
• Acidic seeps and point water sources can be identified.
• AML areas can be identified, mapped and assessed for potential reclamation.

Biologists

• Imagery can be used to identify biodiversity in watersheds and other landscape features in support of SMCRA regulations.
• Revegetation success in reclaimed mining areas can be identified, quantified and monitored over time.
• Vegetation percent cover can be quantified to ensure standards are met for bond release.
• Wetland areas can be delineated and monitored.
• Vegetation classifications can be performed to determine vegetation species cover and composition.
• Change in forest cover and extent can be predicted in mountain top mining areas.

Engineers

• Detection and delineation of mine related subsidence.
• Highly accurate slope, aspect, spot elevation and area measurements can be determined from imagery.
• Volumetrics can be calculated using imagery to determine the original bond security and subsequent release as well as analysis of stockpiles, storage tanks and open pits.

Geologists

• Satellite imagery can be used to identify anomalies in the earth’s magnetic field, electrical fields or radiation patterns to define promising locations.
• Visual interpretation of surface area for coloring and rock formations.
• Identification of fracture zones.
• Geomorphology studies using imagery can be used to identify of specific landforms.
• Identify geologic folds and faults.
• Identify and assess dynamic changes from natural events such as floods.
• Identify surface characteristics such as alteration and other signs of mineralization to subsurface deposits of ore minerals, oil and gas, and groundwater.

Hydrologists

• Satellite imagery can be used to develop water quality monitoring systems.
• Identification of sites where ground water is discharged to the surface.
• Thermal Imaging can be used to identify highly acidic seeps and identify drainage point sources.
• General water pollution and water quality assessments.
• Identification of point water source pollution.
  Vegetation classifications can be performed to determine species – both exotic and endemic (such as tamarisk (salt cedar) and juniper) which can adversely affect overall water availability in an area.
• Some types of imagery can be used to identify acid mine drainage in certain areas.

Inspectors

• o Imagery can be delivered rapidly to assist in the inspection process.
• Provide valuable information that can’t be inspected on the ground.
• High resolution imagery can provide information on active and abandoned high-wall and bench areas, ungraded spoil piles, graded and recontoured areas, revegetated areas, and natural and impounded surface-water features.
• Thermal imaging can be used to identify burning coal spoil areas and identify and monitor coal seam fire activity.
  

Permit Managers

• Imagery is used to conduct overall surface mine inventory and activities.
• Imagery can be used for site visualization and support daily regulatory work by permit reviewers and managers.
• Required bond deposit amounts can be determined using imagery derived contour mapping to calculate volume of coal to be remove.
• Over time, high-resolution satellite imagery will provide a permanent record of mining activity at a given site.

Soil Scientists

• The potential for soil erosion and deposition from image generated digital terrain models.

Contacts for Software Help

Dianne Osborne, WR - 303.844.1400, ext 1417

 

 

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