A long standing problem has been the question of what maps to select for acquisition in a college map library. This thesis addresses
the problem and provides a carto-bibliography of basic maps for a map library. Following a brief review of pertinent literature, criteria for evaluation and selection of maps...
A statistical analysis of extreme chinooks in Montana as they
relate to large scale atmospheric circulation changes is the subject
of this thesis.
A mean chinook situation was identified which indicated that a
critical pattern of the surface flow always contained a Polar or
Arctic airmass which overspread the prairie...
The identification and mapping of surface cover types
within Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, has been effectively
completed through the utilization of LANDSAT digital
data and NASA U-2 color infrared aerial photography. Classification
of LANDSAT data for surface cover type identification
and mapping was accomplished through use of the
Interactive...
The feasibility of utilizing LANDSAT MSS data in assessing surface cover types and areal extent of clearcut and shelterwood cut harvest sites in southern Oregon was investigated. The research utilized extensive 'ground truth' information to evaluate the LANDSAT data. A three faceted ground truth collection scheme analyzed 1) U.S. Forest...