Survey and monitoring of opium poppy and wheat in Afghanistan: 2003-2009
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2010-04-01
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2150-704X
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Taylor JC, Waine TW, Juniper G, et al., (2010) Survey and monitoring of opium poppy and wheat in Afghanistan: 2003-2009. Remote sensing letters, Volume 1, Issue 3, pp. 179-185
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.