Remote Sensing and Hyperspectral

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Technologies

OSM's Thermal Imaging: Coal Seam Fire Detection; Exothermic Reactions in Acid Forming Spoil Material

White Papers

Interpretation of Hyperspectral Imagery for Vegetation Type and Vigor
Completed for Powder River Coal Company by Elroi Consulting, Inc. and Wintermoon Geotechnologies, Inc. (4.15 MB)

Presentations

Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and Its Application to Vegetation Mapping, North Rochelle/Antelope Mine Complex
Completed for Powder River Coal Company by Elroi Consulting, Inc. and Wintermoon Geotechnologies, Inc. (3.74 MB)

Identification and Quantification of Reclaimed Vegetation in a Surface Mine Environment: 2001 Wyoming Campaign at the Powder River Coal Company
Completed for Powder River Coal Company by Elroi Consulting, Inc. and Wintermoon Geotechnologies, Inc. (3.36 MB)