Elsevier

Geoexploration

Volume 11, Issue 4, December 1973, Pages 249-268
Geoexploration

Infrared remote sensing in quaternary research

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Abstract

Infrared line scanning, as well as false-color infrared photography, has been used on a limited research basis to determine thermal and spectral responses of the surface of the Earth. The main emphasis has been toward recognition of various surface features. In the main, this work has been sporadic and lacking in essential detail and ground experience. Only recently has infrared technology been available to scientists who are largely untrained in IR methods, so that coordinated and carefully planned experiments can be carried out.

This presentation reviews some of the uses of IR line scanning and IR photographic techniques in Quaternary research. Particular emphasis is placed on IR imagery of surficial deposits and related vegetation, surface forms, groundwater discharge areas, and soil moisture anomalies. The virtues and hazards of IR methods are discussed, and recommendations are made for the future.

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      Generally, the photos were black-and-white (B/W) panchromatic type, which is sensitive to near-infrared wavelengths. Using these photographs with near-infrared filters to eliminate the visible wavelengths is useful to show differences in soil moisture content that can indicate boundaries easily (e.g., Holmes and Thompson, 1973; Curran, 1981; Hunter and Bird, 1970; Catt, 1988). They are also useful to provide further information on geomorphic elements and relative ages can often be inferred from cross-cutting relationships (e.g., Davis and Neal, 1963; Welch and Howarth, 1968; Karlen, 1973; Hjort, 1979; Welsted, 1979; Gordon, 1981; Catt, 1988).

    This work was done while the authors were employees of the above organization. Present address is: ERA Ltd., P.O. Box 3444, Station “B”, Calgary, Alta., Canada.

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