Geospatial Technology Fundamentals and Applications

Book Details

• Author: T.S. Chouhan

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition, 2024

• ISBN: 9789394645257

• Binding: Hardcover

• Pages: 482

• Size: 6 x 9.25 x 1 inches

• Weight: 860 grams

• Book Type: Textbook

• Colour Pages: 70

About the Book

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of geospatial technology, a rapidly evolving discipline that integrates multiple subjects related to geographical data. The text covers the fundamentals of geospatial data capture, storage, and analysis, encompassing spatial and non-spatial information. It includes essential fields such as Surveying, Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Photogrammetry, Cartography, Geography, Computer Science, and Statistics.

The book highlights the role of geospatial technology in various applications, including mapping, modeling, monitoring, and managing natural resources, the environment, natural disasters, and socio-economic factors, all of which are vital for sustainable development planning and management. The advancements in Satellite Remote Sensing (SRS), GPS, and GIS have transformed traditional surveying and map-making practices.

Key topics covered include:

• Geospatial Technology Fundamentals
  A thorough introduction to the core concepts of geospatial technology, including the integration of various fields like remote sensing, GIS, and GPS.

• Applications of Geospatial Technology
  The book explains how geospatial technology is used to address issues in natural resources management, environmental monitoring, disaster management, agriculture, and socio-economic development.

• Practical Exercises and Case Studies
  The text includes practical exercises, short questions, and multiple-choice questions to facilitate learning and application of concepts.

• Emerging Trends in Geospatial Technology
  The latest advancements in geospatial technologies, including their role in sustainable development and their integration in various sectors such as urban planning, forestry, and marine science.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of geospatial technology and its integration of multiple disciplines.

• Focus on practical applications in fields like natural resource management, environment, disaster management, and socio-economic development.

• Includes 16 chapters with practical exercises, short questions, and multiple-choice questions for self-assessment.

• Ideal for students in courses on Geospatial Technology, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Agriculture, Engineering, and more.

• A valuable resource for professionals working in remote sensing, GIS, GPS, and socio-economic development sectors.

This book serves as an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and professionals looking to deepen their understanding of geospatial technology and its real-world applications.