Remote Sensing and GIS Applications: A Starter Guide

Book Details:

• Author: D.C. Joshi

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• Year: 2019

• ISBN: 9789388172547

• Pages: 211

• Cover: Hard Bound

• Dimensions: 5.70 x 8.70 x 1.25 inches

• Weight: 408 grams

About the Book:
This book serves as a comprehensive guide to Satellite Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS), a rapidly evolving technology with immense potential for accurate assessment and efficient management of natural resources. With the increasing importance of remote sensing in fields like engineering, agriculture, forestry, geology, geography, and environmental science, this text has been developed to cater to the academic needs of students and educators, as well as resource planners.

Written in clear, explanatory language and enriched with illustrations, the book ensures that even readers with no prior experience can grasp the fundamentals and interpret satellite imagery effectively. It is divided into 19 chapters, grouped into two core sections:

1. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing Technology – Covering essential topics such as satellite systems, sensor types, spectral reflectance, image interpretation techniques, and an introduction to GIS.

2. Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS – Exploring practical uses like landform identification, soil and water resource mapping, land use and wasteland classification, desertification mapping, crop monitoring and estimation, watershed planning, and disaster management.

Supported by detailed case studies, this book is a valuable resource for academic institutions and professionals engaged in the sustainable planning and monitoring of natural resources.