Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing: An Environmental Approach, Second Edition

Fundamentals Of Satellite Remote Sensing: An Environmental Approach, Second Edition Is A Definitive Guide To Remote Sensing Systems That Focuses On Satellite-based Remote Sensing Tools And Methods For Space-based Earth Observation (eo). It Presents The Advantages Of Using Remote Sensing Data For Studying And Monitoring The Planet, And Emphasizes Concepts That Make The Best Use Of Satellite Data. The Book Begins With An Introduction To The Basic Processes That Ensure The Acquisition Of Space-borne Imagery And Provides An Overview Of The Main Satellite Observation Systems. It Then Describes Visual And Digital Image Analysis, Highlights Various Interpretation Techniques, And Outlines Their Applications To Science And Management. The Latter Part Of The Book Covers The Integration Of Remote Sensing With Gis For Environmental Analysis. Based On The First English Version Published In 2010, This Latest Edition Has Been Written To Reflect A Global Audience, And Factors In International Debates And Legal Issues Surrounding Eo, As Well As Future Developments And Trends.--publisher's Description. Physical Principles Of Remote Sensing -- Sensors And Remote Sensing Satellites -- Basis For Analyzing Eo Satellite Images -- Visual Interpretation -- Digital Image Processing (i) : Enhancements And Corrections -- Digital Image Processing (ii) : Generation Of Derived Variables -- Validation -- Remote Sensing And Geographic Information Systems. Emilio Chuvieco. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Content: IntroductionDefinition and ObjectivesHistorical BackgroundInternational Space LawBenefits of Environmental Monitoring from Satellite SensorsSources of Information on Remote Sensing DataReview QuestionsPhysical Principles of Remote SensingFundamentals of Remote Sensing SignalsElectromagnetic SpectrumTerms and Units of MeasurementElectromagnetic Radiation LawsSpectral Signatures in the Solar SpectrumThermal Infrared DomainMicrowave RegionAtmospheric InteractionsReview QuestionsSensors and Remote Sensing SatellitesResolution of a Sensor SystemPassive SensorsActive SensorsSatellite Remote Sensing MissionsReview QuestionsBasis for Analyzing EO Satellite ImagesConstraints in Using Remote Sensing DataTypes of InterpretationOrganization of Remote Sensing ProjectInterpretation PhasePresentation of Study AreasReview QuestionsVisual InterpretationCharacteristics of Photographic ImagesFeature IdentificationCriteria for Visual InterpretationElements of Visual AnalysisReview QuestionsDigital Image Processing (I): Enhancements and CorrectionsStructure of a Digital ImageMedia and Data OrganizationDigital Image Processing SystemsGeneral File OperationsVisual EnhancementsGeometric CorrectionsRadiometric CorrectionsImage Fusion MethodsReview QuestionsDigital Image Processing (II): Generation of Derived VariablesGeneration of Continuous VariablesDigital Image ClassificationTechniques of Multitemporal AnalysisAnalysis of Spatial PropertiesReview QuestionsValidationRelevance of Validating ResultsSources of ErrorMethods to Estimate AccuracySampling DesignGathering InformationValidating Interval-Scale VariablesValidating Classified ImagesReview QuestionsRemote Sensing and Geographic Information SystemsTrends in GIS and Remote Sensing DevelopmentGIS as Input for RS InterpretationRS as Input for GISIntegration of Satellite Images and GISReview QuestionsAppendixReferences