Abstract

In this work, a simple and robust technique, that allows for automatic identifying of surface materials by using Multispectral Infrared and Visible Imaging Spectrometer (MIVIS) radiances was applied in order to recognize rocky outcrops in the area of the Pollino National Park (southern Apennines, Italy). Tests were made over an area which is topographically complex and geologically characterized by ophiolite-bearing units (Ligurian units), Meso-Cenozoic shallow-water carbonates (Pollino Unit) and Plio-Quaternary sediments. Among ophiolitic rocks, serpentinite was chosen as a test-rock as it is present in isolated outcrops in the test-area, besides subtending important environmental problems because it contains asbestos. Geological information, coming from field observations or geological maps, was used as input and in order to verify the results of the MIVIS data processing.

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