Satellites Help Planners Understand Sprawl

Urban planners and state agencies are using satellite-based imaging technology to learn more about urban sprawl, runoff, water quality, and other planning issues.

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June 7, 2001, 6:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"A major advance in satellite-based land surface mapping has led to the creation of more accurate and detailed maps of our cities... Maps taken from space are invaluable to city planners and state agencies monitoring water quality in urban areas, and are replacing the more expensive and time-consuming traditional aerial photography."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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