Digital image processing of IRS LISS II data for urban studies case study of Delhi

Satellite Remote Sensing data has been found useful for various applications in natural resources survey because of its synoptic and repetitive coverage. It is further recognised that it has wide application in urban and regional studies. Till now much of the earlier work has been concentrated on visual interpretation of satellite data. It is felt that digital image processing of satellite data could be useful for urban studies. For this purpose the digital image processing of Delhi area has been considered to demonstrate its potentiality in urban applications. IRS LISS II data of Delhi area has been used on a low cost image processing system. The results of application of various image processing algorithms have been discussed to show the suitability for urban area studies.