This project used aerial and satellite imagery to assess rangeland condition and monitor trends in Kansas. Researchers aimed to characterize rangeland using spectral measurements and assess how grazing practices impact biophysical and spectral responses. Findings could help ranchers make decisions, map land use at multiple scales, and identify areas needing remediation, with the goal of determining if remote sensing can effectively evaluate rangeland condition and change over time.

1. Orthorectified DT-MS3100
Aerial VNIR Images
1 meter resolution
Project Personnel:
Objective:
Remote Sensing Datasets used for Project:
End User Applications:
Research Findings and Future:
• Assess ability of remotely sensed spectral measurements to
characterize rangeland condition and monitor trend.
• Multitemporal VNIR Aerial Images
• ASD Field Spectroradiometer
• Landsat 5 Thematic Mapper Images
• Rangeland condition assessment
• Landcover and Landuse mapping
• Multiple geographic scales
• Biocomplexity and Biodiversity
• Environmental sensitivity analysis
• Assist ranchers in stocking rate decisions
• Assess large areas for less money and time
• Provide remediation assistance for damaged areas
• Assist in determining sustainable practices
• Can remote sensing be used to assess condition and
trend
•Geoff Folker, Kevin Price, and Loren Graf
Contacts:
• Geoff Folker: (785)864-1518 geofolk@ku.edu
• Kevin Price: (785)864-1500 price@ku.edu
Assessing Remote Sensing Methods for Characterizing Rangeland Conditions:
Influences of Grazing Practices on Biophysical and Spectral Responses
Study Area
Kansas