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Emerging technologies have enhanced the various uses of geographic information systems. This allows for more effective analysis of available data to optimize resources and promote sustainability. Remote Sensing Techniques and GIS Applications in Earth and Environmental Studies is a critical reference source for the latest research on innovative methods for analyzing geographic data and utilizing sensor technologies for environmental monitoring. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as land use, geospatial analysis, image interpretation, and site-suitability analysis, this book is ideally designed for engineers, professionals, practitioners, upper-level students, and academics actively involved in the various areas of environmental sciences. Topics Covered: Debris Flow Modelling Geochemical Studies Geospatial Analysis Image Interpretation Land Surface Temperature Estimation Land Use Natural Disaster Damage Assessment Risk Assessment Site-Suitability Analysis

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Author:   Abhisek Santra ,  Shreyashi Santra Mitra
Publisher:   IGI Global
Imprint:   IGI Global
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.870kg
ISBN:  

9781522518143

ISBN 10:   1522518142
Pages:   275
Publication Date:   30 November 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Acknowledgment Section 1 Techniques of Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Applications Chapter 1 Identification of Geospatial Objects Using Spectral Pattern Chapter 2 Land Surface Temperature Estimation and Urban Heat Island Detection: A Remote Sensing Perspective Chapter 3 A Review of Outline on Spectroscopic vis-a-vis Geochemical Study of Earth Analogues for Mars Chapter 4 Improving the Efficiency of Image Interpretation Using Ground Truth Terrestrial Photographs Table of Contents Chapter 5 Development of Web GIS Based Framework for Public Health Management System Using ERDAS Apollo 2010 Section 2 Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Monitoring Chapter 6 Debris Flow Modelling and Risk Assessment of Selected Landslides from Uttarakhand- Case Studies using Earth Observation Data Chapter 7 Space-Time Integrated Landslide Hazard Zonation near Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand, India: Integrated Landslide Hazard Zonation Chapter 8 Land Use - Terrain Correlations in the Piedmont Tract of Eastern India: A Case Study of the Dulung River Basin Chapter 9 Remote Sensing Techniques and Its Application in Arid Zones of India Chapter 10 Applications of Active Remote Sensing Technologies for Natural Disaster Damage Assessments Chapter 11 Site-Suitability Analysis for the Identification of Potential Sites to Construct Rain Water Harvesting Systems Chapter 12 Role of Remote Sensing in Potential Fishing Zone Forecast Chapter 13 Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Chapter 14 Measuring Dynamics of Ecological Footprint as an Index of Environmental Sustainability at the Regional Level using Geospatial Information Technology: Measuring Ecological Footprint Using GIS Compilation of References About the Contributors Index

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Abhisek Santra is an Associate Professor of Remote Sensing in the Department of Civil Engineering, Haldia Institute of Technology. He is the founder coordinator of Geoinformatics Cell in the same institute. He has more than 10 years of teachingand research experience in the field of Remote Sensing and GIS. He has published more than 15 research articles in reputed peer reviewed journals and proceedings of national and international repute. He has also published one book and one book chapter in his field of expertise. Presently, Dr. Santra is in the editorial board member of three international journals and an active evaluator of Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India funded research projects. His research areas of interest are environmental modeling, calibration and validation of earth observation data, thermal remote sensing and urban utility mapping. He is currently engaged in several government funded projects.

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