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Spectral reflectance of carbonate mineral mixtures and bidirectional reflectance theory: Quantitative analysis techniques for application in remote sensing

Freek Van der Meer International Institute for Aerospace Surveys and Earth Sciences (ITC), Department of Earth Resources Surveys, Geology Division, 350 Boulevard 1945, 7500 AA, Enschede, Netherlands
Pages 67-94 | Published online: 19 Oct 2009

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