MAPPING OF NATURAL AND ANTHROPOGENIC GEOSYSTEMS OF THE DANUBE RIVER DELTA BY SATELLITE IMAGERY
Abstract
Basing on remote sensing data obtained from the ultra-high resolution space images, an original map of natural and anthropogenic geosystems of the Danube River delta was compiled. The analysis of the map proved that the territory is actively used for agriculture, fisheries, water industry, forestry, and for the production of industrial raw materials. Anthropogenic geosystems occupy 35,8% of the delta area; however its economic development could be further expanded. The original method of thematic mapping based on the GoogleEarth imagery has been suggested.
About the Author
V. I. Kravtsova
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Department of Cartography and Geoinformatics, Leading Research Scientist, D.Sc. in Geography;
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Department of Cartography and Geoinformatics, Leading Research Scientist, D.Sc. in Geography;
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Kravtsova V.I. MAPPING OF NATURAL AND ANTHROPOGENIC GEOSYSTEMS OF THE DANUBE RIVER DELTA BY SATELLITE IMAGERY. Vestnik Moskovskogo universiteta. Seriya 5, Geografiya. 2019;(1):3-10. (In Russ.)
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