Description
Book SynopsisFundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing: An Environmental Approach, Third Edition, is a definitive guide to remote sensing systems that focuses on satellite-based remote sensing tools and methods for space-based Earth observation (EO). It presents the advantages of using remote sensing data for studying and monitoring the planet, and emphasizes concepts that make the best use of satellite data. The book begins with an introduction to the basic processes that ensure the acquisition of space-borne imagery, and provides an overview of the main satellite observation systems. It then describes visual and digital image analysis, highlights various interpretation techniques, and outlines their applications to science and management. The latter part of the book covers the integration of remote sensing with Geographic Information System (GIS) for environmental analysis. This latest edition has been written to reflect a global audience and covers the most recent advances incorporate
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Physical Principles of Remote Sensing.
Sensors and Remote Sensing Satellites.
Basis for Analyzing EO Satellite Images.
Visual Interpretation.
Digital image processing (I): From Raw to Corrected Data.
Digital image processing (II): Generation of Derived Variables.
Validation.
Earth Observation and Geographic Information Systems.
References.
Appendices
