Global Distribution and Density of Constructed Impervious Surfaces

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Citation: Christopher D. Elvidge, Benjamin T. Tuttle, Paul S. Sutton, Kimberly E. Baugh, Ara T. Howard, Cristina Milesi, Budhendra L. Bhaduri, Ramakrishna Nemani (2007) Global Distribution and Density of Constructed Impervious Surfaces.
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Wikidata (metadata): Q42865426
Download: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3841857/
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Summary

Authors produce the first global grid of impervious surface area (ISA) at a resolution of one kilometer, derived solely from the brightness of satellite observed nighttime lights and population count. Also derive maps of watershed stress, based on % ISA impact on watersheds.

Theoretical and Practical Relevance

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