 |
 |
 |
 |
|
| back | ||||
Abstract
Spatial Analysis for Assessment of Vegetation Temporal Dynamics Change in Mongolia
Track: Environment Management
Author(s): Erdenesaikhan Naidansuren, Undral Batsukh
This paper will present the use of GIS and remote sensing in the assessment of vegetation temporal dynamics change in Mongolia at a broad scale. Vegetation dynamic change assessment over 10 consequent (1990-2000) years provides data in evaluating the carrying capacity of rangelands exposed to overgrazing and wildfire hazards in forest and steppe zones. ERDAS IMAGINE image processing and Esri's ArcGIS were used to process and analyze satellite images (AVHRR) and other raster and vector data, which were created as a series of themes. The results of these themes were compared with existing raster data on vegetation classification of Mongolia. Association analyses were used to assess the effectiveness of remote sensing for the evaluation of overgrazing status and fuel loading in remote areas. A review of techniques, lessons learned, and issues will be presented.
Erdenesaikhan Naidansuren
University of Idaho
Environmental Sciences
426 Taylor Ave. ## 6
Moscow , ID 83843
USA
Phone: 208-885-1432
E-mail: Tumerdes@yahoo.com
Undral Batsukh
University of Idaho
Geography
P.O.Box 3562
Moscow , ID 83843
USA
Phone: 208-892-9410
E-mail: bats3770@uidaho.edu