Applications: Environmental Monitoring
Agriculture
- map field locations
- measure proximity to sensitive / restricted areas
- monitor growth and quality of crops for different fields
Flood Mapping
- determine areas of flooding
- determine elevations of ground, buildings, etc.
Forest Management
- determine areas of change
- determine proximity of cuts to anthropological features (trails, roads, etc.)
- measure extent of damage caused by forest fires, hurricanes, etc.
Endangered Species Monitoring
- non-intrusively examine environmentally sensitive areas
- measure distances to roads, rivers, lakes, etc.