{"title":"Evolution of the Antarctic Spring Ozone Anomaly: Observation Results","authors":"A. Zvyagintsev, G. M. Kruchenitskiy","doi":"10.2747/0749-3878.40.3.177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2747/0749-3878.40.3.177","url":null,"abstract":"The properties and peculiarities of the Antarctic spring ozone anomaly are described, making it possible to compare anomalies occurring in different years, and the possibility of the occurrence of this phenomenon in the Northern Hemisphere is discussed. It is shown that the principal indicator of the phenomenon is an anomaly in the seasonal variation of total ozone content (TOC). During the spring, when a TOC maximum should be observed in the \"normal\" seasonal variation, its considerable decrease occurs annually over a prolonged time (more than a month). The anomaly in the year 2000 especially graphically revealed a definite role of meteorological conditions in the appearance and development of the anomaly. It is demonstrated that in the majority of latitudinal zones a TOC minimum was observed that had begun about 1990 in the equatorial region and gradually propagated poleward. Over the greater part of the globe, the TOC minimum was observed earlier than the maximum stratospheric concentration of chlorofluorocarbons.","PeriodicalId":405012,"journal":{"name":"Mapping Sciences and Remote Sensing","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132710401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Representation of Populated Places on Radar Imagery","authors":"A. Zhirov, A. Monakhov, M. Shubina","doi":"10.2747/0749-3878.40.3.208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2747/0749-3878.40.3.208","url":null,"abstract":"Russian specialists in the application of radar imagery to the study of geographical problems survey its use in the study of urban settlements. More specifically, they are concerned with the types of patterns and tonal signatures (optical densities) manifest on centimeter-band radar imagery, corresponding to buildings and other structures of various heights, dimensions, and construction materials. Cities and smaller urban and rural settlements in Vitebsk Oblast of Belarus and Voronezh Oblast of Russia are compared with respect to such information derived from radar images. Translated by Edward Torrey, Alexandria, Virginia from: Geografiya i prirodnyye resursy, 2002, No. 4, pp. 138-140.","PeriodicalId":405012,"journal":{"name":"Mapping Sciences and Remote Sensing","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134304569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Global Transformation for Generating an Orthoimage","authors":"T. Tipdecho, Xiaoyong Chen","doi":"10.2747/0749-3878.40.3.212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2747/0749-3878.40.3.212","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces a new approach for generating an orthoimage known as Global Transformation. This transformation relies on a polynomial function and specific factors such as a building's height and density of tie points. A modified form of polynomial is first considered and is subsequently applied for selected control points from a digital surface model and an aerial photograph. Then, the polynomial model of these control points is established. During the process of transformation, all pixels of an aerial photograph are transferred to a digital surface model with a positional accuracy of 2 and 8 pixels at control points and tie points, respectively. However, when height and density of tie points are included in the transformation, the accuracy increases to 1 and 2 pixels at control points and tie points, respectively.","PeriodicalId":405012,"journal":{"name":"Mapping Sciences and Remote Sensing","volume":"363 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115985551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julio Cesar de Oliveira, A. Formaggio, J. Epiphanio, A. J. B. Luiz
{"title":"Index for the Evaluation of Segmentation (IAVAS): An Application to Agriculture","authors":"Julio Cesar de Oliveira, A. Formaggio, J. Epiphanio, A. J. B. Luiz","doi":"10.2747/0749-3878.40.3.155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2747/0749-3878.40.3.155","url":null,"abstract":"The use of segmentation algorithms for determining the boundaries of cultivated plots is an essential step in the process of agricultural land use classification using digital remote sensing imagery. Thus, the main objective of the present research was the development of a quantitative method (IAVAS) for evaluating the results of segmentation of space imagery. The proposed methodology defines criteria for selecting thresholds (area and similarity) for the segmentation algorithm (region-growing approach). From the results obtained it was verified that the quantitative methodology proposed provides a suitable and efficient way to identify the best segmentation thresholds for agricultural land use classification.","PeriodicalId":405012,"journal":{"name":"Mapping Sciences and Remote Sensing","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131134115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Principal Satellite-Measured Three-Dimensional Statistical Characteristics of Potential Fields in East Asia and Their Relationship to Earthquake Epicenters","authors":"G. Hassan, A. Kharitonov, S. A. Serkerov","doi":"10.2747/0749-3878.40.2.105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2747/0749-3878.40.2.105","url":null,"abstract":"The results of a geophysical analysis of data from satellite-measured geomagnetic and gravity surveys and the results of a three-dimensional statistical analysis of the geomagnetic field are examined for the purpose of obtaining estimates of some physical and geometric parameters of the lithosphere for East Asia. The first, second, third, and fourth spatial (3D) statistical moments are analyzed as generalizing characteristics of the anomalous magnetic field (AMF) on the basis of data from the MAGSAT satellite, making it possible to break down the observed magnetization into inductive and residual fields. An estimate of magnetically active thicknesses of the lithosphere is made on the basis of one of the spatial statistical parameters of this field. A comparison is made of some maps of the spatial statistical parameters of the AMF on the basis of MAGSAT data with plotted maps of the distribution of epicenters of earthquakes occurring during the period of satellite operation in Earth orbit.","PeriodicalId":405012,"journal":{"name":"Mapping Sciences and Remote Sensing","volume":"864 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126966266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retrieving Paleobehavior of the Ozone Layer from Dendrochronological Data Using Toms Satellite Data","authors":"V. Zuyev, S. Bondarenko","doi":"10.2747/0749-3878.40.2.118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2747/0749-3878.40.2.118","url":null,"abstract":"The results of a correlation analysis of chronologies of the mean arithmetical values of minimum and maximum tree ring density and the mean total ozone content (TOC) values during the growing season, measured using the TOMS satellite, are given. A significant correlation was obtained that made it possible to retrieve ozone layer behavior for about five centuries in the past. The retrieved multicentury TOC series in different geographical regions is characterized by well-expressed long-period variations. The present-day state of the ozonosphere indicates a general dropoff in the content of stratospheric ozone at a global scale, although the amplitude of the dropoff for the time being does not exceed the maximum amplitudes of long-period variations in the past.","PeriodicalId":405012,"journal":{"name":"Mapping Sciences and Remote Sensing","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116220385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Parallel Processing of Remote Sensing Images in a High-Performance Heterogeneous Computer Network","authors":"A. Buchnev, P. Kim, V. Pyatkin","doi":"10.2747/0749-3878.40.2.127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2747/0749-3878.40.2.127","url":null,"abstract":"A distributed architecture of the software package for the processing of remote sensing images is presented. Since the analysis and processing of remote sensing images require the mobilization of all presently available hardware and software, a new technology is proposed for solving this problem on the basis of high-performance parallel computer systems. The preliminary results of application of this technology are presented.","PeriodicalId":405012,"journal":{"name":"Mapping Sciences and Remote Sensing","volume":"217 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121302534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Detection of Features by Trinarization of Space Images","authors":"A. Z. Kalivanov","doi":"10.2747/0749-3878.40.2.135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2747/0749-3878.40.2.135","url":null,"abstract":"It is proposed that the presence of a shadow of an object be used to ensure the required reliability of automated detection of observed features on space images. The detection procedure is performed using the results of an analysis of the first derivative of brightness change on the image. New concepts are introduced when examining this approach: trinarization and a ternary image. The concept of a uniform image background is formalized. New methods for automated processing of images of terrain features are proposed and are tested in practical work.","PeriodicalId":405012,"journal":{"name":"Mapping Sciences and Remote Sensing","volume":"85 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124630556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Photometric Correction of Satellite Images","authors":"A. Kuznetsov, Yu. M. Getkin, S. V. Antonushkina","doi":"10.2747/0749-3878.40.2.147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2747/0749-3878.40.2.147","url":null,"abstract":"Two technologies for the photometric correction of distortions caused by a change in solar illumination and scanning device response are considered. The first technology is based on a rigorous analytic description of the distorting factors and the second is based on a statistical analysis of the control image.","PeriodicalId":405012,"journal":{"name":"Mapping Sciences and Remote Sensing","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125889403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of Year-to-Year and Seasonal Variability of Land Surface Albedo in the Russian Actinometric Network","authors":"O. M. Pokrovskiy, Ye. L. Makhotkina","doi":"10.2747/0749-3878.40.2.79","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2747/0749-3878.40.2.79","url":null,"abstract":"Data registered in the Russian actinometric network are used in analyzing time series of hourly albedo values for the period 1976-1995. The mean monthly midday albedos reveal a considerable year-to-year variability averaging 5-8%. The maximum variabilities are greater by a factor of two to three. Despite a definite diversity in behavior of albedo, most observation points exhibit stable trends in their long-term changes. During the cold season there is an albedo decrease, whereas in the warm season there is an albedo increase. The linear trends are about 0.5-1.0% per year. At individual stations during individual months during the cold season of the year there is a trend toward an albedo increase. Changes in the annual albedo variability are related to alternation of cold and warm winters.","PeriodicalId":405012,"journal":{"name":"Mapping Sciences and Remote Sensing","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2003-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123087201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}