Download or read book Remote Sensing and GIS Application in Flash Hazard Studies written by Ahmed Omar and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-09 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Remote Sensing Techniques and GIS Applications in Earth and Environmental Studies written by Santra, Abhisek and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Remote Sensing of Natural Hazards written by Jay Gao and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-06-16 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a comprehensive coverage of remote sensing technology used to gather information on 12 types of natural hazards in the terrestrial sphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. It clarifies in detail how to yield spatial and quantitative data on a natural hazard, including its spatial distribution, severity, causes, and the likelihood of occurrence. The author explains multiple methods of attaining data, describes the pros and cons of each method, and encourages readers to choose the best method applicable to their case. The author offers a practical approach to data analysis using the most appropriate methods and software. 1. Covers all major natural hazards including hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and avalanches. 2. Studies each natural hazard holistically, ranging from spatial extent, severity, impact assessment, causes, and prediction of occurrence. 3. Explains different remotely sensed data and the most appropriate method used. 4. Compares different ways of sensing and clarifies the pros and cons of any selected data or their analysis. 5. Provides ample examples of each aspect of a natural hazard studied augmented with graphic illustrations and quality assurance information. All professionals working in the field of natural hazards, senior undergraduate, and graduate students, will find in-depth approaches and sufficient information to become knowledgeable in the methods of yielding and analyzing data provided with remote sensing technology, ultimately providing a deeper understanding of natural hazards.
Download or read book Applications of Remote Sensing GIS in Water Resources and Flooding Risk Managements written by Hongjie Xie and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Applications of Remote Sensing/GIS in Water Resources and Flooding Risk Managements" that was published in Water
Download or read book International Journal of Advanced Remote Sensing and GIS written by Cloud Publications and published by Cloud Publications. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 3465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International Journal of Advanced Remote Sensing and GIS (IJARSG, ISSN 2320 – 0243) is an open-access peer-reviewed scholarly journal publishes original research papers, reviews, case study, case reports, and methodology articles in all aspects of Remote Sensing and GIS including associated fields. This Journal commits to working for quality and transparency in its publishing by following standard Publication Ethics and Policies.
Download or read book Environmental Modelling with GIS and Remote Sensing written by Andrew Skidmore and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-08-11 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most government agencies and private companies are investing significant resources in the production and use of geographical data. The capabilities of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for data analysis are also improving, to the extent that the potential performance of GIS software and the data available for analysis outstrip the abilities of
Download or read book Remote Sensing Applications in Environmental and Earth System Sciences written by Nicolas R. Dalezios and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-05-12 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remote Sensing Applications in Environmental and Earth System Sciences is a contemporary, multi-disciplinary, multi-scaling, updated, and upgraded approach of applied remote sensing in the environment. The book begins with an overview of remote sensing technology, and then explains the types of data that can be used as well as the image processing and analysis methods that can be applied to each type of application through the use of case studies throughout. Includes a wide spectrum of environmental applications and issues Explains methodological image analysis and interpretation procedures for conducting a variety of environmental analyses Discusses the development of early warning systems Covers monitoring of the environment as a whole – atmosphere, land, and water Explores the latest remote sensing systems in environmental applications This book is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in remote sensing technologies and their use in Earth systems, natural resources, and environmental science.
Download or read book Remote Sensing and GIS written by A. P. Subudhi and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spatial Modeling in GIS and R for Earth and Environmental Sciences written by Hamid Reza Pourghasemi and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-01-18 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spatial Modeling in GIS and R for Earth and Environmental Sciences offers an integrated approach to spatial modelling using both GIS and R. Given the importance of Geographical Information Systems and geostatistics across a variety of applications in Earth and Environmental Science, a clear link between GIS and open source software is essential for the study of spatial objects or phenomena that occur in the real world and facilitate problem-solving. Organized into clear sections on applications and using case studies, the book helps researchers to more quickly understand GIS data and formulate more complex conclusions. The book is the first reference to provide methods and applications for combining the use of R and GIS in modeling spatial processes. It is an essential tool for students and researchers in earth and environmental science, especially those looking to better utilize GIS and spatial modeling. - Offers a clear, interdisciplinary guide to serve researchers in a variety of fields, including hazards, land surveying, remote sensing, cartography, geophysics, geology, natural resources, environment and geography - Provides an overview, methods and case studies for each application - Expresses concepts and methods at an appropriate level for both students and new users to learn by example
Download or read book Remote Sensing Application II written by Tofael Ahamed and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS in Tunisia written by Faiza Khebour Allouche and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-12 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on monitoring and assessing various environmental processes in Tunisia using state-of-the-art remote sensing and GIS technologies. In addition to addressing the diversity of Tunisian landscapes and providing spatial analysis of natural, cultivated and urbanized environments. It presents and discusses several case studies on integrated RS / GIS approaches for mapping, modeling, monitoring and evaluation. Moreover, in this volume authored by experts in the topic from Tunisia and other countries, authors assess the agro-environmental applications from Tunisia and offer different methods and applications to environmental processes and risks including drought, degradation, flood, planning, Yield estimation, dust storm detection, dry land vulnerability, wetland dynamics and others. The material presented here will help decision-makers plan sustainable landscape and agricultural management policies that preserve biodiversity and contribute to achieving sustainability goals and for researchers, it will expose methodological approaches used in different fields of research. Graduate students and Practionioner engineers working in the field of RS/GIS will also benefit from the book. The book ends with a set of conclusions and recommendations to support researchers underscoring the need for further research in this area.
Download or read book Remote Sensing and GIS Applications A Starter Guide written by D.C. Joshi and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2019-03-02 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Satellite Remote Sensing and GIS, a new fast developing technology, has potential for quick and accurate assessment and characterization of natural resources potentials. Nowadays, for any small query, planning and management of natural resources, one can nd quick answer by referring the satellite images. But, satellite images have to be interpreted which requires training and skill. During recent years, at many Universities, at graduate and post graduate degree courses of engineering, agriculture, forestry, geology, geography and environmental sciences, Remote sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) has been added as a part of syllabus. Keeping in mind, this book has been written, in simple explanatory language with illustrations, so that even novice and inexperienced person can understand and interpret the satellite images. There are 19 chapters in the book, covering two aspects, (1) Fundamentals of Remote Sensing Technology which includes satellites and sensors, spectral reectance characteristics of objects on earth surface, satellite image interpretation techniques and GIS, and (2) Applications of the Technology for identication, mapping and monitoring of landforms, soil, surface and ground water and forest resources; land use/ land cover classication and wasteland mapping; land degradation and desertication classication and mapping; crop identication and acreage estimation, watershed development planning and monitoring; natural calamities and disaster management. Each topic has been elaborately explained with case studies to meet the requirement of the students, teachers, and natural resource planners.
Download or read book Remote Sensing and GIS Study of Hazards and Risks in East Africa written by Hafid Nanis and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: East Africa encompasses numerous developing countries and involves one of the most active continental rifts on Earth; namely, the East African Rift System. This region is prone to diverse geohazards due to its geographical location at the plate boundary. Several damaging events had happened across the region and more are predicted to occur in the near future. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate, assess, and forecast natural hazards and potential risks in the region. In this dissertation, remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) were employed to conduct three independent studies focused on assessing geohazards in east Africa. Each study is presented in a paper format in a separate chapter in this dissertation as the papers are either published or being considered for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The first study addressed desegregation of remote sensing and GIS to characterize fluctuations in the surface water area of the Afar lakes in Ethiopia during 1998-2016. Landsat 5, 7, and 8 images were processed using a GIS density slice technique to reclassify the near infrared bands. A time series of surface water area changes for eight lakes was created to examine why these changes have occurred and to determine the main factors that have controlled lake fluctuations over the years. The second study has been focused on a hazard assessment for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The dam is constructed in northwest Ethiopia across the Blue Nile and has created a geopolitical dispute between the upstream country (Ethiopia) and the downstream countries (Sudan and Egypt). The downstream countries are concerned about the dam's safety and its anticipated potential negative impacts on their agricultural activities, environments, and residents. In this study, a weighted GIS model was created to assess hazards at GERD and its surroundings. Nine factors, including earthquakes, volcanoes, faults, fractures, lithology, slope, soil, and precipitation, as well as depth to the groundwater table, were considered and weighted via the Analytical Hierarchy Process. Then, a weighted overlay was established to evaluate local hazards in the study area. The third study has been dedicated for assessing landslide susceptibility in Kenya. Southwest Kenya is naturally prone to landslides and has experienced recent landslide events that killed people and damaged its infrastructure and environment. About 130 historical landslide events were used to determine the main factors influencing landslide occurrence in Kenya. Factors such as precipitation, lithology, slope, elevation, soil, land-cover, faults, earthquake events, and streams, and roads were determined. Weighted overlay and fuzzy logic models were then created to produce landslide susceptibility indices for Kenya. The three aforementioned studies have provided crucial details and unprecedented results that are necessary for the decision makers to mitigate the impact of inevitable geohazards in east Africa. This research project suffered from the scarcity of geospatial data and relevant publications over the selected study areas. I hope that my peer-reviewed publications and research outcomes will fill in this gap, will raise awareness in the encountered developing countries, and will support future research with precious datasets.
Download or read book Evolving Approaches to Understanding Natural Hazards written by Burrell E. Montz and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 21st century presents many challenges to the hazard manager; dynamic climatic conditions combined with population growth, rapid urbanization, and changing socio-economic relationships are reshaping disaster impacts, community responses, and social safety mechanisms. Indeed, human vulnerability is constantly restructured by the ongoing interplay of physical, social, economic, and political forces. At the same time, reducing vulnerability and enhancing community resilience require policies aimed at mitigating the consequences of disasters as they affect different locations and different groups, requiring sound scientifically-based research to further an understanding of the forces at play, and to devise appropriate means to counter them. It is within this context that this book examines evolving approaches to natural hazards. Research into natural hazards has a long tradition beginning with a focus on physical processes and evolving into an interdisciplinary agenda that incorporates interactions between the physical and human environments, embracing initiatives ranging from the physical to the socio-economic and political. It utilises various methodological approaches and technological advances, employing both quantitative and qualitative procedures. The papers included in this book offer insights into the development of applied hazards research, as they build on previous work, evolving technologies, improved understandings of the factors involved, and increased awareness of the needs of those who manage hazards. This volume shows an appreciation for the foundation that has been set, and will inspire future researchers as they look to address these very pressing social issues.
Download or read book Geospatial Technology written by Hassane Jarar Oulidi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to exchange and share the experiences and research results on the geospatial technology applied in water resources management. It will present the most recent innovations, trends, challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the area of geospatial technology. It will be beneficial for academicians, scientists, meteorologists, and consultants working in the field of water resources management.
Download or read book Applied Morphometry and Watershed Management Using RS GIS and Multivariate Statistics Case Studies written by Yahya Farhan and published by Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. USA. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Applied Morphometry and Watershed Management” book is designed to introduce the recent developments related to applied morphometric studies of drainage basins. Applications of drainage basin morphometric analysis cover several topics of research such as: 1) Prioritization of sub-watersheds for soil and water conservation; 2) Surface water harvesting; 3) Assessment of groundwater potential and predicting of groundwater movement; 4) Geo-hazard assessment (i.e., soil erosion and sediment yield modeling, landslide susceptibility mapping; flashflood hazard and flood management; 5) The impact of Quaternary tectonics on structure and drainage network distortions.
Download or read book Coping With Flash Floods written by Eve Gruntfest and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2001-01-31 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Ravello, Italy, 8-17 November 1999
