Alaska and Canada from Space

Synopsis

Imaging satellites allow the recording of details of the terrain of remote areas with harsh climates which had previously inhibited detailed environmental mapping and research. The collection presents a variety of regional examples of geological structures, glacial erosional and depositional forms and pre-glacial features present in the extensive Canadian and Alaskan tundra and taiga environments. It also incorporates a selection of images that portray rural land usage and settlement patterns in sthe Canadian Prairies, lower Ontario and the St Lawrence Valley. Imagery from the LANDSAT programme.

Language

English

Medium

Multimedia; 20 slides. col.

Year of production

1980

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Accompanying booklet available.

Uses

Illustrative material for systematic or regional geography courses.

Subjects

Geography

Keywords

Alaska; Canada; geomorphology; remote sensing by satellite

Credits

Contributor

David Carter

Distributor

Name

Focal Point Audio Visual Ltd

Email

cservice@focalpointvideo.co.uk

Web

http://www.focalpoint.f9.co.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

023 92665249

Fax

023 9269 5723

Address

251 Copnor Road
Portsmouth
Hants
PO3 5EE

Notes

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