Characterization of Deep Tunneling Activity through Remote-Sensing Techniques

Journal Article · Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1997 · Journal of Environmental & Engineering Geophysics

OSTI ID:12495

R. G. Best, P. J. Etzler, and J. D. Bloom

This work is a case study demonstrating the uses of multispectral and multi-temporal imagery to characterize deep tunneling activity. A drainage tunnel excavation in Quincy, MA is the case locality. Data used are aerial photographs (digitized) and Daedalus 3600 MSS image data that were collected in July and October of 1994. Analysis of the data includes thermal characterization, spectral characterization, multi-temporal analysis, and volume estimation using digital DEM generation. The results demonstrate the type of information that could be generated by multispectral, multi-temporal data if the study locality were a clandestine excavation site with restricted surface access.

• Research Organization: Bechtel Nevada Corp., NV (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AC08-96NV11718
• OSTI ID: 12495
• Report Number(s): DOE/NV/11718-164; TRN: AH200120%%271
• Journal Information: Journal of Environmental & Engineering Geophysics, Other Information: Submitted to Journal of Environmental & Engineering Geophysics; PBD: 1 Oct 1997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION
DRAINAGE
EXCAVATION
IMAGES
REMOTE SENSING
TUNNELING
MULTISPECTRAL PHOTOGRAPHY
AERIAL SURVEYING
DATA ANALYSIS
SAFEGUARDS