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Sediment pollution assessment of abandoned residential developments using remote sensing and GIS.

作  者:
Werts, J. D.;Mikhailova, E. A.;Post, C. J.;Sharp, J. L.
单  位:
Department of Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University, 234 Barre Hall, Clemson, SC 29634 (USA);Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Clemson University, 261 Lehotsky Hall, Clemson, SC 29634 (USA)
关键词:
classification;construction;erosion;rusle;soil loss
摘  要:
The current economic crisis has left numerous residential developments in the southeastern United States in various stages of construction. Many of them are currently graded and essentially abandoned, creating a major source of sediment runoff to waterways. Residential development locations with significant bare soil areas were identified through classification of Landsat 5 TM satellite imagery and subsequently verified from high-resolution county aerial photographs. The revised universal soil loss equation (RUSLE) was used in a geographic information system (GIS) as a tool for prioritizing identified locations on the basis of potential soil loss assuming the worst case scenario of a completely unmaintained site. Initial GIS identification indicated 301 sites with a total bare soil area of 2 378 ha over three counties in Upstate South Carolina. A random sample of 153 sites was visited over 17 days and assessed using a mobile GIS, global positioning system (GPS), and digital camera for field validation. Results indicated that 78% (119) of the sites were classified correctly (residential construction sites in varying stages of completion); 88% of identified areas were less than 25% built compared to the previous year; 48% were categorized as moderate to severe problems. Abandoned and unfinished developments in Upstate South Carolina may represent a major source of sediment pollution to streams. Well-maintained erosion control devices may be useful in preventing offsite sedimentation.Digital Object Identifier http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1002-0160(12)60078-2

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