Remote Sensing for Hazard Monitoring and Disaster Assessment

Remote Sensing for Hazard Monitoring and Disaster Assessment

Author: Eric C Barrett

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1991-11-28

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9782881248092

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Concern for environment hazards, plus the real or potential disasters they may prompt, is growing fast as populations and living standards rise. Fortunately, at the same time both the science and technology of space-based mapping and monitoring of our terrestrial environment are maturing fast. This book explores the principles and practices of environmental remote sensing, especially the techniques available for data processing, interpretation and analysis. The applicability of remotely sensed data to marine and coastal hazard monitoring and disaster assessment is described and discussed with special reference to problems endemic to he Mediterranean region, including earthquakes, vulcanicity, soil erosion and degradation, vegetation and crop damage, severe weather phenomena, marine conditions, and air and water pollution. This book will be of particular interest to graduate students, scientists and technical officers involved in environmental protection and management, and to national international relief agencies, both in the Mediterranean region itself and elsewhere.


Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing

Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing

Author: Eric C. Barrett

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-05-13

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 1134982453

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Taking a detailed, non-mathematical approach to the principles on which remote sensing is based, this book progresses from the physical principles to the application of remote sensing.


Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images

Computer Processing of Remotely-Sensed Images

Author: Paul M. Mather

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2005-12-13

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 0470021012

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Remotely-sensed images of the Earth's surface provide a valuable source of information about the geographical distribution and properties of natural and cultural features. This fully revised and updated edition of a highly regarded textbook deals with the mechanics of processing remotely-senses images. Presented in an accessible manner, the book covers a wide range of image processing and pattern recognition techniques. Features include: New topics on LiDAR data processing, SAR interferometry, the analysis of imaging spectrometer image sets and the use of the wavelet transform. An accompanying CD-ROM with: updated MIPS software, including modules for standard procedures such as image display, filtering, image transforms, graph plotting, import of data from a range of sensors. A set of exercises, including data sets, illustrating the application of discussed methods using the MIPS software. An extensive list of WWW resources including colour illustrations for easy download. For further information, including exercises and latest software information visit the Author's Website at: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/paul.mather/ComputerProcessing3/


Observing Our Environment from Space - New Solutions for a New Millennium

Observing Our Environment from Space - New Solutions for a New Millennium

Author: Gerard Begni

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-05-31

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 1000446727

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This work reflects preoccupations with the threats posed to our environment due to climatic factors, major and natural hazards of all kinds and demographic influences. Topics covered include land surface processes, coastal zones and atmospheric risks.


Proceedings of Eighth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology

Proceedings of Eighth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology

Author: Xin-She Yang

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-07-25

Total Pages: 1102

ISBN-13: 9819932432

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This book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the Eighth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology, held at Brunel University, London, on 20–23 February 2023. It discusses emerging topics pertaining to information and communication technology (ICT) for managerial applications, e-governance, e-agriculture, e-education and computing technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT) and e-mining. Written by respected experts and researchers working on ICT, the book offers a valuable asset for young researchers involved in advanced studies. The work is presented in four volumes.


Geoinformatics for Climate Change Studies

Geoinformatics for Climate Change Studies

Author: P. K. Joshi

Publisher: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 8179934098

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Climate change is increasingly being considered a critical topic in research and policy-making. Evidences related to climate change deal with spatial and non-spatial data, which can be utilized for policy formulation. Geoinformatics, which includes remote sensing, GIS, GPS, and ICT, provides the most relevant technology to monitor climate change-related variables at different dimensions and scales. Geoinformatics for Climate Change Studies discusses the art of using this technology for investigating, monitoring, documenting, and understanding the impacts of climate change. This book provides information on the concepts and uses of geoinformatics, and focuses on filling the gap in the available literature on the subject by bringing together concepts, theories, and experiences of experts in this field.