Taylor, J.C., Waine, T.W., Juniper, G.R., Simms, D.M. and Brewer, T.R. 2010. Survey and monitoring of opium poppy and wheat in Afghanistan: 2003-2009. Remote sensing letters, 1(3), pages 179-185. DOI: 10.1080/01431161003713028
Abstract:
An integrated application of remote-sensing technology was devised and applied in Afghanistan during 2003–2009 providing critical information on cereal and poppy cultivation and poppy eradication. The results influenced UK and international policy and counter-narcotics actions in Afghanistan.