Remote sensing technique in the studies of relief's exodynamics in limestone Dagestan as a factor of ecological condition

Abstract

The paper describes types of space photo-imagery most efficient for slope processes studies in mountains with active morphotectonics (with special reference to Dagestan Mountains). Principal factors are outlined which aggravate the ecological-geomorphic situation. Slope processes and situation in general are most clearly indicated by the degree of turf development and forestation; both being identified from spectrozonal space images. The area is subdivided on the basis of the ecological-geomorphic situation.