ENVI Used to Detect Pollutants in Houston Customer Challenge The City of Houston was looking for a way to detect illegal or unauthorized chemical releases or disposal of them on land, in the air or in the water. Their vision was to use hyperspectral imagery to detect, measure and identify pollutant discharges and emissions. Once the detection and measurement had taken place, their ultimate mission would be to help enforce local, state and federal regulations and apply the data as an enforcement tool. Solution Achieved As Americans become more environmentally aware, and scientists present concrete proof about the adverse effects of pollutants to our atmosphere, land, water and subsequently our health, it is increasingly important to enforce laws meant to stop the spread of harmful che

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