Updated:   11 December 2006

2.4.3 Storage Tanks

2.4.3.1 Example 1

Location of Example: 152o50'43" East, 25o17'16" South
Distinctive Characteristics:
  • Storage Tanks appear as circular elevated features, this is evident by the shadow signature.
  • Storage Tanks may or may not have an enclosed roof.
  • Storage Tanks can sometimes be distinguished from Water tanks/Water Towers because they are typically found in industrial/commercial areas rather than within residential/urban areas.
  • Numerous Storage Tanks are typically concentrated in one area, whereas Water Tanks/Water Towers tend to be more solitary.
Regional Considerations:
Figure: 2.4.3.1 Representation of Storage Tanks in association with surrounding features.

Figure: 2.4.3.1a Orthophotography 60cm RGB=123 Figure:2.4.3.1b SPOT Pseudo-natural 2.5m

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