The use of TM data for the study of a modern deltaic depositional system

Abstract

TM data have been used to study the deltaic depositional systems of the Po and Adige rivers. The identification of sedimentary bodies hat have formed in well-defined depositional environments requires the reconstruction of their morphology. To this end, several interactive processing techniques have been applied to a large volume of Thematic Mapper (TM) data relative to different spectral bands and acquisition dates. When necessary, data integration has also been made. Association of genetically related depositional elements allowed the interpretation of depositional environments and developmental stages in the study area.