Advanced Remote Sensing Technology for Synthetic Aperture Radar Applications, Tsunami Disasters, and Infrastructure
Advanced Remote Sensing Technology for Synthetic Aperture Radar Applications, Tsunami Disasters, and Infrastructure

Author: Maged Marghany

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2019-02-27

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1789856175

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The advance in space machineries has created a novel technology for observing and monitoring the Earth from space. Most earth observation remote sensing considerations focus on using conventional image processing algorithms or classic edge detection tools. Nevertheless, these techniques do not implement modern physics, applied mathematics, signal communication, remote sensing data, and innovative space technologies. This book provides readers with methods to comprehend how to monitor coastal environments, disaster areas, and infrastructure from space with advanced talent remote sensing technology to bridge the gaps between modern space technology, image processing algorithms, mathematical models and the critical issue of the coastal and infrastructure investigations.

Tsunami
Tsunami

Author: Mohammad Mokhtari

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2020-12-23

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1839621753

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This book is a collection of contributions from experts involved in tsunami study for the purpose of covering the different aspects from a tsunami at a local level, population health related to a tsunami disaster and early warning systems at a country level. The presented chapters, after being peer-reviewed, have been recommended to be accepted for publication. The content of the book consists of an introductory section that deals with the lessons learned from past tsunamis and today’s practice; the monitoring of tsunami damage using the polarimetric microwave remote sensing technique, and considering the local tsunami on Pakistan’s coast; the outbreak of devastating earthquakes; health consequences and medical provisions for the population and finally the risk of tsunamis in Mexico

Migration Vulnerability
Migration Vulnerability

Author: Marius Olivier

Publisher: African Sun Media

Published: 2024-09-10

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 1991260377

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This title explores the urgent and often overlooked issue of social protection for migrant workers, focusing on Africa's rapidly evolving migration landscape. As international labour migration continues to surge due to both push and pull factors, this book delves into the social protection deficits experienced by three key migrant groups: high-skilled professionals, informal economy workers, and those impacted by climate change. Organised into 15 insightful chapters, the book offers a cross-disciplinary examination of these challenges, drawing on perspectives from law, economics, social development, and environmental studies. By highlighting the limited access to social security benefits faced by these groups, it presents a compelling case for the need for robust policy interventions. This authoritative volume not only fills a critical gap in this research but also serves as a vital resource for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to improving the welfare and security of migrants in Africa and beyond.

Subaqueous Mass Movements and Their Consequences
Subaqueous Mass Movements and Their Consequences

Author: A. Georgiopoulou

Publisher: Geological Society of London

Published: 2020-07-08

Total Pages: 634

ISBN-13: 1786204770

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This GSL volume focuses on underwater or subaqueous landslides with the overarching goal of understanding how they affect society and the environment. The new research presented here is the result of significant advances made over recent years in directly monitoring submarine landslides, in standardising global datasets for quantitative analysis, constructing a global database, and leading international research projects. This volume demonstrates the breadth of investigation taking place into subaqueous landslides, and shows that while events like the recent ones in the Indonesian archipelago can be devastating they are at the smaller end of what the Earth has experienced in the past. Understanding the spectrum of subaqueous landslide processes, and therefore the potential societal impact, requires research across all spatial and temporal scales. This volume delivers a compilation of state-of-the-art papers covering topics from regional landslide databases to advanced techniques for in situ measurements, to numerical modelling of processes and hazards.

Machine Learning, Image Processing, Network Security and Data Sciences
Machine Learning, Image Processing, Network Security and Data Sciences

Author: Arup Bhattacharjee

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-06-23

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9811563152

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This two-volume set (CCIS 1240-1241) constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Machine Learning, Image Processing, Network Security and Data Sciences, MIND 2020, held in Silchar, India. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference has been postponed to July 2020. The 79 full papers and 4 short papers were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 219 submissions. The papers are organized according to the following topical sections: data science and big data; image processing and computer vision; machine learning and computational intelligence; network and cyber security.

Advanced Geoscience Remote Sensing
Advanced Geoscience Remote Sensing

Author: Maged Marghany

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2014-06-05

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9535115812

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Nowadays, advanced remote sensing technology plays tremendous roles to build a quantitative and comprehensive understanding of how the Earth system operates. The advanced remote sensing technology is also used widely to monitor and survey the natural disasters and man-made pollution. Besides, telecommunication is considered as precise advanced remote sensing technology tool. Indeed precise usages of remote sensing and telecommunication without a comprehensive understanding of mathematics and physics. This book has three parts (i) microwave remote sensing applications, (ii) nuclear, geophysics and telecommunication; and (iii) environment remote sensing investigations.

Advances in the Human Side of Service Engineering
Advances in the Human Side of Service Engineering

Author: Jim Spohrer

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-07-09

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 3030510573

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This book reports on cutting-edge research and best practices in developing innovative service systems. It covers issues concerning the suitability of a given system for human use, human services, and excellent human experiences. It explores a wide range of ways in which human factors in engineering, ergonomics, human–computer interaction (HCI), cognitive engineering, and many other disciplines can contribute to the design and management of service systems. It considers aspects related to cost effectiveness, ethics, and privacy, among others, and covers applications in many areas, from healthcare to education, transportation, and the economy. Based on the AHFE 2020 Virtual Conference on the Human Side of Service Engineering, held on July 16–20, 2020, the book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of current research and future challenges in the field of service engineering, together with practical insights into the development of innovative services for various kinds of organizations.

Spatial Analysis for Radar Remote Sensing of Tropical Forests
Spatial Analysis for Radar Remote Sensing of Tropical Forests

Author: Elsa Carla de Grandi

Publisher:

Published: 2023-05-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780367742669

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This book is based on authors' extensive involvement in large-scale radar mapping projects, targeting the health of an important earth ecosystem, tropical forests. It highlights past achievements, explains the underlying physics that allow the radar practitioners to understand what radars image, and paves the way for future developments.

Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems, vol. 1
Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems, vol. 1

Author: Stefan Schneiderbauer

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-12-01

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 0128232609

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Safeguarding Mountain Ecosystems: A Global Challenge provides an overview of the relevant research in mountain regions worldwide, identifying existing challenges and providing an understanding of the diversity of mountain ecosystems in different regions. Mountain ecosystems are increasingly vulnerable to modified climate conditions and other global changes (demographic, migration, urbanization). In this time of change, efforts for sustainable development in mountain ecosystems deserve all the attention, especially in synergy with the United Nations' International Frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Paris Agreement, and the New Urban Agenda.Sections underline the importance of mountain regions for humanity at global, regional and local scales, describe the challenges of safeguarding mountains and possible solutions worldwide, and scrutinize regional specificities of the major mountain ranges, describing the challenges and opportunities of each. Final sections reflect on applications and technologies that address and solve major problems. - Focuses on existing challenges for mountain regions around the world - Presents specific case studies of mountain ecosystems from major mountain ranges - Features contributions from representatives of UN Agencies and research experts from the addressed regions, offering a very interdisciplinary view on challenges and opportunities

Tsunami
Tsunami

Author: Susumu Murata

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2014-05-14

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 9814277495

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Key Features:Introduction of survival examples from tsunamiVivid description of life-versus-death scenariosDescription of tsunami behaviors as helpful knowledge for survivalHow to prevent and mitigate tsunami disastersTsunami simulation and forecasting system (present and future).