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 STS045-100-058 (thumbnail)
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   Photo ID:

   STS045-100-058   


   Program:

   Shuttle   


   Mission:

   STS-045


   Date Taken:

   1992-04-02


   Film Type:

   70mm

Title:
Infrared view of Bangkok, Thailand
Description:
The Bight of Bangkok and the city of Bangkok, Thailand are visible in this west looking view. The city, of almost four million people, long famous as a jewelry, silver and bronze ware trading center is also a major rice grower. Situated in a vast lowland ideal for rice agriculture, it is now a major export commodity. The vast network of canals are used for irrigation and drainage and the deforested hills of the Bilauktaung Range are seen nearby.
Subject Terms:
AGRICULTURE CANALS CITIES DEFORESTATION EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE) INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY IRRIGATION STS-45 THAILAND
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