Updated:   11 December 2006

2.3.5 Reservoirs

2.3.5.2 Example 2

Location of Example: 151o06'32" East, 24o47'52" South,
Distinctive Characteristics:
  • Town Rural Storage in this example is being used to provide water to the aquacultural facility and not for human consumption.
  • Dam Walls are absent from naturally occurring Lakes.
  • Dam Walls can be constructed from both concrete, stone and earthen materials. Each will display a different signature on multispectral imagery.
  • Dam Walls may cover the partial boundary of the Reservoir or its entirety depending on the topography and method of construction of the Reservoir.
Regional Considerations:
Figure: 2.3.5.2 Representation of a Reservoir in association with surrounding areas.

Figure: 2.3.5.2a Orthophotography 40cm RGB=123 Figure: 2.3.5.2b SPOT Pseudo-natural 2.5m RGB=123

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