Remote sensing of tropical blackwater rivers: a method for environmental water quality analysis

Janet Elizabeth Nichol

doi:10.1016/0143-6228(93)90056-7

Remote sensing of tropical blackwater rivers: a method for environmental water quality analysis

Janet Elizabeth Nichol

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Abstract

The paper demonstrates the application of remote sensing techniques to the collection of data on water quality in tropical regions characterized by peatswamp hydrology. The Landsat Thematic Mapper sensor's 0.40-0.52 μm waveband is successfully utilized for identifying and delineating organic plumes at the estuaries of rivers, streams and small drainage channels in a selected study area of the Singapore region. The results are related to the present industrial and tourist development scenario in the Singapore-Johor-Riau growth triangle, and to water quality standards defined within the region.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	153-168
Number of pages	16
Journal	Applied Geography
Volume	13
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0143-6228(93)90056-7
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1993
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Forestry
Geography, Planning and Development
General Environmental Science
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

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