Space spies check coastal crumbling
Series: Guardian ; 7 August 2001, 7 | Financial Times ; 9 August 2001, 8(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: A combination of satellite technology, digital photography and ground measurements are being used in a pilot project at Scarborough in an attempt to predict and cut the costs of coastal erosion. Using geomatics techniques will allow government agencies to focus coastal management resources on the most vulnerable locations.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3731-15 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 114039-1001 |
A combination of satellite technology, digital photography and ground measurements are being used in a pilot project at Scarborough in an attempt to predict and cut the costs of coastal erosion. Using geomatics techniques will allow government agencies to focus coastal management resources on the most vulnerable locations.