Description: Satellite derived habitat mapping of marine areas was conducted using Sentinel -2 10m resolution satellite imagery. The imagery was acquired between 01/12/2018 and 20/06/2020. Automated and semi-automated image processing techniques along with cartographic generalisation principles, local ground truthing and ecological knowledge were used to derive the Marine Habitats. Habitat Areas were calculated using UTM39N and UTM40N. Sentinel -2 imagery with its deep blue band has enabled mapping of Marine Habitats like Seagrasses, Coral Reefs and macroalgal communities to be mapped with greater accuracy.
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Description: Satellite derived habitat mapping of terrestrial areas. Input satellite imagery was Digital Globe WorldView-2 and 3, 8-band, 2 metre multi-spectral, 0.5 metre panchromatic. The imagery was acquired in 2018 and 2019. Automated and semi-automated image processing techniques were used, along with cartographic generalisation principles, local ground truthing and ecological knowledge. Within the terrestrial classification Minimum Mapping Units (MMUs) varied from 1 hectare to 5 hectares resulting in greater details. The area of each feature is provided in hectares and kilometres squared. Areas were calculated using UTM39N and UTM40N. The terrestrial habitat classification was based on the Major Terrestrial Natural and Semi-Natural Habitat Types of Abu Dhabi Emirate, Brown and Boer (2004).
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Value: 2012-Coastal plains on well-drained rocky or gravelly terrain Label: 2012-Coastal plains on well-drained rocky or gravelly terrain Description: Symbol:
Value: 4140-Sand sheets and dunes with perennial herbs and graminoids Label: 4140-Sand sheets and dunes with perennial herbs and graminoids Description: Symbol: