Updated:   11 December 2006

2.4.2 Water Towers

2.4.2.1 Example 1

Location of Example: 152o20'25" East, 24o51'04" South
Distinctive Characteristics:
  • Water Towers appear as circular elevated features. This is evident by the shadow signature.
  • Water Tanks/Water Towers are typically found in residential/urban areas, unlike Storage Tanks which are typically found in industrial/commercial areas.
  • Water Tanks/Water Towers tend to be solitary, unlike Storage Tanks that are typically concentrated in one area.
Regional Considerations:
Figure: 2.4.2.1 Representation of a Water Tower in association with surrounding features.

Figure: 2.4.2.2a Orthophotography 40cm RGB=123 Figure: 2.4.2.2b SPOT Pseudo-natural 2.5m

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