Detection Underground Structures in Cyprus Using Landsat-8 Bands

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the integration of field spectroscopy and satellite remote sensing approaches to detect underground structures in Cyprus. An SVC-HR1024 field spectroradiometer was used and in-band reflectances were determined for high resolution Landsat 8 satellite sensor. In this study, three test areas were identified, analyzed and modelled: Area (a) which is a Vegetation Area covered with vegetation (barley), in the presence of an underground military structure, Area (b) which is a Vegetation Area covered with vegetation (barley), in the absence of an underground military structure and Area (c) with the existing natural soil, in the presence of an underground military structure. Also measurements are taken in order to study possible differences of the spectral signature of vegetation as a result of the existence underground structures and non - existence underground structures.