Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	White, Claire McKenzie
URN	etd-12202011-092501
Title	Analysis and Comparison of a Detailed Land Cover Dataset versus the National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD) in Blacksburg, Virginia
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Civil Engineering
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Dymond, Randel L. Committee Chair Jones, Meredith T. Committee Member Young, Kevin D. Committee Member
Keywords	Land Cover Land Use National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD)
Date of Defense	2011-12-06
Availability	restricted
Abstract While many studies have completed accuracy assessments on the National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD), little research has utilized a detailed digitized land cover dataset, like that available for the Town of Blacksburg, for this comparison. This study aims to evaluate the information available from a detailed land cover dataset and compare it with the National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD) at a localized scale. More specifically, it utilizes the detailed land cover dataset for the Town of Blacksburg to analyze the land cover distribution for varying land uses including single-family residential, multi-family residential, and non-residential. In addition, an application scenario assigns an area-weighted curve number to watersheds based on each land cover dataset. This study exhibits the importance of obtaining detailed land cover datasets for cities and towns. Furthermore, it shows the comprehensive information and subsequent quantifications that can be surmised from a detailed land cover dataset.
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