Advances in Environmental Remote Sensing: Sensors, Algorithms, and Applications

by Qihao Weng (Editor)

Overview

Generating a satisfactory classification image from remote sensing data is not a straightforward task. Many factors contribute to this difficulty including the characteristics of a study area, availability of suitable remote sensing data, ancillary and ground reference data, proper use of variables and classification algorithms, and the analyst's e

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040207536
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	02/16/2011
Series:	Remote Sensing Applications Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	610
File size:	34 MB
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Table of Contents

Data and Sensors: Laser Range Sensors. Data and Sensors: Optical and Microwave Sensors. Algorithms and Techniques: Image Pre-Processing. Algorithms and Techniques: Thematic Information Extraction. Environmental Applications: Land and Vegetation. Environmental Applications: Water and Air.

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From the Publisher

The form of the book (comprehensive reviews accompanied by application presentations), and the extent of its contents (wide range of sensors, platforms, wavelengths, methods, and applications areas), and the illustrative nature of case studies, provides an excellent supplementary text for both undergraduate students and a concise reference for scientists and engineers. Hearty congratualtions to all prominent contributors and the editor!

— PE&RS, Photogrammatic Engineering & Remote Sensing

Editorial Reviews

The form of the book (comprehensive reviews accompanied by application presentations), and the extent of its contents (wide range of sensors, platforms, wavelengths, methods, and applications areas), and the illustrative nature of case studies, provides an excellent supplementary text for both undergraduate students and a concise reference for scientists and engineers. Hearty congratualtions to all prominent contributors and the editor!
— PE&RS, Photogrammatic Engineering & Remote Sensing

From the Publisher