| Author | Evangelista, Ma. Arlene Melendres |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.SR-99-2 |
| Subject(s) | National parks and reserves--Thailand
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
Degree of Master in Science, School of Environment, Resource and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | For several decades now, forest issues have been the focus of interest and concern
of environmentalists and conservationist, due to its vital importance. These ecologically,
biotically and complex ecosystem, which is the richest area on earth is steadily shrinking.
Several resolution and attempt are made to save these resources like the establishment of
National Parks. However, National Parks are not a complete guarantee that these forests
will be left undisturbed due to natural forces and factors beyond control. Thus, this study
was made possible, to assess the status of forest resources in the National Parks in
Thailand using Multi temporal NOAA A VHRR. The Normalized Vegetation Index
(NDVI) was utilized to determine the vegetation status. Meanwhile, Becker and Li
equation based on the split window technique was used to obtain the Land Surface
Temperature (LST). These two parameters were used in the Model developed, which is
based on Matrix Method. The study shows that there is a very high correlation
coefficient between LST Nighttime and the actual ground surface temperature
measurement. Furthermore, there is an inverse relationship between NDVI and LST.
The Model developed was proven effective in identifying the status of forest resources
for the dry season. |
| Year | 1999 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Space Technology Application and Research (SR) |
| Chairperson(s) | Tokunaga, Mitsuharu ;Murai, Shunji; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Samarakoon, Lal ;Surat Lertlum; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Basic Engineering Co., Ltd. (External)
Japan ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1999 |