Thermal Imaging Shows Submarine Groundwater Discharge Plumes Associated with Ancient Settlements on Rapa Nui (Easter Island, Chile)

Thermal Imaging Shows Submarine Groundwater Discharge Plumes Associated with Ancient Settlements on Rapa Nui (Easter Island, Chile)

Submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) is an important component of many coastal environments and hydrologic processes, providing sources of nutrients to marine ecosystems, and potentially, an important source of fresh water for human populations. Here, we use a combination of unpiloted aerial system...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Robert J. DiNapoli, Carl P. Lipo, Timothy S. de Smet, Terry L. Hunt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Remote Sensing
Subjects:
archaeology
drones
thermal imagery
Polynesia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/13/13/2531

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