Abstract
This paper describes properties of TM imageries in the Suo Sea in comparison with MSS imageries. Band 2 and Band 6 imageries are found to be most useful for obtaining better informations on sea profiles, such as flow vector and temperature distribution on the water surface as expected. For both two scenes used here, Band 6 imageries reveal the vectors of oceanic water flowing into the Suo Sea through the Kanmon Strait, while Band 2 imageries are capable for drawing informations in onshore and offshore. In addition to the flow vector, Band 6 imageries seem to reveal a probable thermal contamination in onshore due to industries located around Ube and Nakatsu cities.
