Approach Satellite ImageryObjectives Potential Limitations and Pitfalls Expected Results and Deliverables Study Areas What is a Vegetation State? References

The project will result in a repeatable remote sensing based methodology that can be utilized by resource mangers to identify vegetation states within ecological sites. The method will be applicable using fine and moderate to coarse resolution imagery. The specific deliverables produced by the project are: 1) the methodology for identifying vegetation states over landscapes using remote sensing technology; and 2) maps identifying vegetation states within ecological sites. The two major limitations of this project are and Cost-The cost of Quickbird imagery is prohibitive for a long-term study and assessment of vegetation state change.-ASTER imagery, which is considerably less expensive, may prove to be a reasonable substitute. Weather- Cloud-free weather at the time of scene acquisition is a requirement. This can be a problem when trying to link th