Global Land-Ocean Geospatial Applications: Mapping and Surveying with Remote Sensing and GIS
Editat de Charla M. Burnett, Biswajeet Pradhanen Limba Engleză Hardback – 8 dec 2025
Key Features:
- Provides a detailed and thorough overview of GIS and RS applications, covering principles and techniques.
- Explores unique insights into practices across North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and Oceania, offering a broad range of perspectives and practical solutions.
- Includes a range of practical applications and case studies from real-world projects that provide valuable lessons and insights from experienced professionals.
- Addresses emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and augmented reality as applied to geospatial science.
- Breaks down complex concepts into easily understandable language for those new to the field while offering depth for experienced practitioners seeking to broaden their expertise.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781032728612
ISBN-10: 1032728612
Pagini: 278
Ilustrații: 82
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.67 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția CRC Press
ISBN-10: 1032728612
Pagini: 278
Ilustrații: 82
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.67 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția CRC Press
Public țintă
Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate AdvancedCuprins
1. Introduction to Geospatial Analysis and Applications. 2. Geospatial Governance in a Global Context. 3. Smart Green Governance: Harnessing Emerging Technologies and Remote Sensing for Urban Forest Management. 4. Mapping Biodiversity: Theory, Techniques, and Lessons Learned from the Caribbean. 5. Mapping Wildlife: Integrating Technology for Habitat, Behavior and Conservation Strategies. 6. Integrating RS and Social Media for Enhanced Disaster Monitoring, Assessment, and Response: Challenges and Opportunities. 7. Innovations in Ocean and Marine Spatial Planning. 8. Participatory Mapping using GIS and RS Across Regions. 9. Energy Optimization and Innovation in GIS and Remote Sensing 10. Next‑Generation Geographical Information Systems: Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Geographic Information Systems, and Satellite Imagery for Mapping and Surveying 11. Towards a Spatial Future: The Global Promise of GIS and Remote Sensing.
Notă biografică
Charla M. Burnett is a global development and technology governance specialist with a Ph.D. in Global Governance and Human Security. Her interdisciplinary work bridges geospatial science, energy systems, and digital transformation, focusing on participatory mapping, infrastructure optimization, and climate policy. She has led applied research and programmatic initiatives for USAID, the United Nations, and academic institutions, advancing the integration of GIS and remote sensing into sustainable energy planning and emissions reduction strategies. She is a co‑founder of the International Society of Participatory Mapping, a former U.S. Earth Observations Group member, and a contributing expert on AI infrastructure policy to the Biden Administration’s 2024 Executive Order. She recently served as a USAID Science for Development Fellow focusing on decision support systems for methane mitigation and the legal frameworks underpinning digital energy transitions.
Biswajeet Pradhan is a distinguished expert in geospatial science, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence, with over 20 years of academic and research experience. He is currently a professor at the University of Technology Sydney, where he leads innovative research in disaster risk reduction, environmental modeling, and urban planning. He has authored over 700 peer‑reviewed articles and several books, making significant contributions to the field. A recipient of numerous international awards, he is recognized as one of the world’s leading scientists in geospatial research and its applications in addressing global challenges.
Biswajeet Pradhan is a distinguished expert in geospatial science, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence, with over 20 years of academic and research experience. He is currently a professor at the University of Technology Sydney, where he leads innovative research in disaster risk reduction, environmental modeling, and urban planning. He has authored over 700 peer‑reviewed articles and several books, making significant contributions to the field. A recipient of numerous international awards, he is recognized as one of the world’s leading scientists in geospatial research and its applications in addressing global challenges.
Descriere
This book facilitates a deeper understanding of the diverse applications in mapping and surveying of GIS and Remote Sensing across different fields and regions, bringing forward the best practices and innovations happening worldwide. It includes real world projects, step-by-step applications, and analytical methodologies.