Ground-Truthing
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The use of a ground survey to confirm
the findings of an aerial survey
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Learn about areas with:
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Poor resolution
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Confusing texture or color
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http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/library/documents/glossary/G.htm
In some cases, the DOQ alone wasn’t sufficient for identifying land-use types.
Had to perform a process known as ground-truthing.