ABSTRACT
Environmental remote sensing is concerned with the establishment of baseline maps through a process of mapping various components of the surface such as vegetation, soil, water and drainage networks, and man-made disturbances. During this process it should be possible to map animal habitats through a combination of slope, water, and vegetation mapping and field observations. Mine reclamation projects can be assisted by periodic monitoring. Surface and groundwater can be observed for evidence of pollution, areas of recharge and discharge, and for man-made input (e.g., power plant cooling water, fertilizers, acid mine water). Air pollution, although more difficult to monitor, can under certain circumstances be seen as a result of fire, smelter plumes, or even urban smog. All of these maps are derived in total or in part from the effective interpretation of various types of imagery.
