Broadening the Earthscan Industry (NPS)

Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution is transported by water movement over land, the runoff" that carries pollution into rivers lakes and groundwater. Cities with populations over 100000 are required to identify and attempt to control it. However tracking NPS is difficult using conventional means. Subra Company Inc. with assistance from Stennis Space Center's (SSC) Visiting Investigator Program (VIP) analyzed an area using satellite data. They added topographic data and NPS locations to make a complete remote sensing/geographic information system for planning pollution control actions. Subra now offers technical services based on remote sensing to industrial clients. The VIP is directed toward small companies who could use remote sensing profitably but do not have the money to explore new technologies."

Full article: http://hdl.handle.net/hdl:2060/20020080100