REMOTE SENSING AND EVALUATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN IRAN

Abstract

Remote sensing technology using satellite access has been increasingly helpful in performing
natural resources mapping and management. This includes processes that cannot be done
manually or might take many years to complete when you are covering vast areas of land such as
satellite imaging, accuracy assessment, image processing, classification, and geometric or
radiometric corrections. It is evident that any nation’s economic development is largely supported
by the richness of its water and land resources. The management capability and mapping tools use
to monitor these resources are crucial to raise the economic development of specific regions.
Accuracy is a general requirement in managing delicate land and water resources for sustainable
development. The remote sensing using satellite based approach in generating data ensures
updated cost effective natural resources monitoring and management in Iran. This research will
demonstrate the need to maintain remote sensing for mapping and managing natural
resources in Iran as well as enhancing and supporting the decision making capabilities of
the government regarding the use of its natural resources.