A nuanced examination of the most recent developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing, "GIS & Remote Sensing: Recent Trends and Applications" provides a thorough examination of their modern applications. This book is an indispensable resource for individuals who are both experienced professionals and novices in the domain. It offers a wide-ranging compilation of chapters authored by prominent authorities in the field of geospatial technology. The volume delves into current developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing, providing valuable perspectives on the incorporation of sophisticated technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. It encompasses an extensive range of applications, including but not limited to urban planning, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and natural resource management. The transformative effects of high-resolution satellite imagery and the evolving methodologies that shape spatial analysis are the subject of in-depth discussions. In order to illustrate the practical implications of the trends under discussion, each chapter of the book presents case studies and real-world examples that unfold a distinct aspect of the ever-changing environment. In addition to providing an account of the present condition of GIS and Remote Sensing, the book also predicts forthcoming trends and obstacles within the domain. This compilation stands as an indispensable guide for academics, researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to stay abreast of the forefront of geospatial technology, encouraging an informed and innovative approach to spatial analysis and decision-making.

Seminar papers; chiefly in the Indian context.

The book "GIS & Remote Sensing: Recent Trends, Tools, and Applications" is a comprehensive study that goes into the dynamic field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Remote Sensing. It provides insights into the most recent advances, tools, and applications that are used in the real world. This book is an excellent tool for students, researchers, professionals, or anybody else who is interested in understanding the improvements that have been made in spatial data processing and remote sensing technology. Recent developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing are the topic of this book, which focuses on the introduction of new technologies and approaches that are reshaping the landscape of geospatial analysis. This book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary spatial analysis by discussing the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with other fields of study, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics. In addition, the book presents a broad variety of applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing methodologies across a variety of businesses and sectors. The reader is presented with a wide range of real-world examples that illustrate the versatility and relevance of spatial analysis in the context of addressing contemporary challenges. These examples range from environmental monitoring and natural resource management to urban planning, agriculture, and disaster management, among other areas. The relevance of data quality, accuracy, and ethical issues in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing applications is an overarching theme that is explored throughout the whole of this book.

An authoritative and state-of-the-art book bringing together some of the most recent developments in remote sensing and GIS analysis with a particular emphasis on mathematical techniques and their applications. With contributions from academia, industry and research institutes, all with a high standing, this book covers a range of techniques including: fuzzy classification, artificial neural networks, geostatistical techniques (such as kriging, cokriging, stochastic simulation and regularization, texture classification, fractals, per-parcel classification, raster and vector data integration and process modelling. The range of applications includes land cover and land use mapping, cloud tracking, snow cover mapping and air temperature monitoring, topographic mapping, geological classification and soil erosion modelling. This book will be valuable to both researchers and advanced students of remote sensing and GIS. It contains several new approaches, recent developments, and novel applications of existing techniques. Most chapters report the results of experiment and investigation. Some chapters form broad reviews of recent developments in the field. In all cases, the mathematical basis is fully explained.

A comprehensive resource to sustainability and its application to the environmental, industrial, agricultural and food security sectors Sustainability fills a gap in the literature in order to provide an important guide to the fundamental knowledge and practical applications of sustainability in a wide variety of areas. The authors – noted experts who represent a number of sustainability fields – bring together in one comprehensive volume the broad range of topics including basic concepts, impact assessment, environmental and the socio-economic aspects of sustainability. In addition, the book covers applications of sustainability in environmental, industrial, agricultural and food security, as well as carbon cycle and infrastructural aspects. Sustainability addresses the challenges the global community is facing due to population growth, depletion of non-renewable resources of energy, environmental degradation, poverty, excessive generation of wastes and more. Throughout the book the authors discuss the economics, ecological, social, technological and systems perspectives of sustainability. This important resource: • Explores the fundamentals as well as the key concepts of sustainability; • Covers basic concepts, impact assessment, environmental and socio-economic aspects, applications of sustainability in environmental, industrial, agricultural and food security, carbon cycle and infrastructural aspects; • Argues the essentiality of sustainability in ensuring the propitious future of earth systems; and • Authored by experts from a range of various fields related to sustainability. Written for researchers and scientists, students and academics, Sustainability: Fundamentals and Applications is a comprehensive book that covers the basic knowledge of the topic combined with practical applications.

Particularly about forests in the USA.

Following the successful publication of the 1st edition in 2009, the 2nd edition maintains its aim to provide an application-driven package of essential techniques in image processing and GIS, together with case studies for demonstration and guidance in remote sensing applications. The book therefore has a “3 in 1” structure which pinpoints the intersection between these three individual disciplines and successfully draws them together in a balanced and comprehensive manner. The book conveys in-depth knowledge of image processing and GIS techniques in an accessible and comprehensive manner, with clear explanations and conceptual illustrations used throughout to enhance student learning. The understanding of key concepts is always emphasised with minimal assumption of prior mathematical experience. The book is heavily based on the authors’ own research. Many of the author-designed image processing techniques are popular around the world. For instance, the SFIM technique has long been adopted by ASTRIUM for mass-production of their standard “Pan-sharpen” imagery data. The new edition also includes a completely new chapter on subpixel technology and new case studies, based on their recent research.