A LAND-CONDITION MAPPING TO ASSIST LAND-USE PLANNING BY USE OF LANDSAT DATA

Abstract

This paper presents a method of land-condition mapping by overlaying the land-cover information derived from Landsat multispectral scanner (MSS) data with the land-conditions obtained from the existing surveys. It also examines the applicability of the method to land-use planning and the revision of land-use restriction. A land-condition map for housing is drawn validly and practically on the basis of results obtained from the multivariate analysis. It is found that the map agrees with the one made by the experts, and fundamental information on the urbanization of cities can be derived timely, widely and periodically.