GIS & Remote Sensing: Recent Trends Tools And Applications


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The book "GIS & Remote Sensing: Recent Trends, Tools, and Applications" is a comprehensive study that goes into the dynamic field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Remote Sensing. It provides insights into the most recent advances, tools, and applications that are used in the real world. This book is an excellent tool for students, researchers, professionals, or anybody else who is interested in understanding the improvements that have been made in spatial data processing and remote sensing technology. Recent developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing are the topic of this book, which focuses on the introduction of new technologies and approaches that are reshaping the landscape of geospatial analysis. This book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary spatial analysis by discussing the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with other fields of study, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics. In addition, the book presents a broad variety of applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing methodologies across a variety of businesses and sectors. The reader is presented with a wide range of real-world examples that illustrate the versatility and relevance of spatial analysis in the context of addressing contemporary challenges. These examples range from environmental monitoring and natural resource management to urban planning, agriculture, and disaster management, among other areas. The relevance of data quality, accuracy, and ethical issues in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing applications is an overarching theme that is explored throughout the whole of this book.







GIS & Remote Sensing: Recent Trends and Applications


Book Description

A nuanced examination of the most recent developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing, "GIS & Remote Sensing: Recent Trends and Applications" provides a thorough examination of their modern applications. This book is an indispensable resource for individuals who are both experienced professionals and novices in the domain. It offers a wide-ranging compilation of chapters authored by prominent authorities in the field of geospatial technology. The volume delves into current developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing, providing valuable perspectives on the incorporation of sophisticated technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. It encompasses an extensive range of applications, including but not limited to urban planning, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and natural resource management. The transformative effects of high-resolution satellite imagery and the evolving methodologies that shape spatial analysis are the subject of in-depth discussions. In order to illustrate the practical implications of the trends under discussion, each chapter of the book presents case studies and real-world examples that unfold a distinct aspect of the ever-changing environment. In addition to providing an account of the present condition of GIS and Remote Sensing, the book also predicts forthcoming trends and obstacles within the domain. This compilation stands as an indispensable guide for academics, researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to stay abreast of the forefront of geospatial technology, encouraging an informed and innovative approach to spatial analysis and decision-making.




Remote Sensing in Precision Agriculture


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Remote Sensing in Precision Agriculture: Transforming Scientific Advancement into Innovation compiles the latest applications of remote sensing in agriculture using spaceborne, airborne and drones' geospatial data. The book presents case studies, new algorithms and the latest methods surrounding crop sown area estimation, determining crop health status, assessment of vegetation dynamics, crop diseases identification, crop yield estimation, soil properties, drone image analysis for crop damage assessment, and other issues in precision agriculture. This book is ideal for those seeking to explore and implement remote sensing in an effective and efficient manner with its compendium of scientifically and technologically sound information. - Presents a well-integrated collection of chapters, with quality, consistency and continuity - Provides the latest RS techniques in Precision Agriculture that are addressed by leading experts - Includes detailed, yet geographically global case studies that can be easily understood, reproduced or implemented - Covers geospatial data, with codes available through shared links




GIS for Sustainable Development


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GIS for Sustainable Development examines how GIS applications can improve collaboration in decision making among those involved in promoting sustainable development. This volume reviews leading GIScience, providing an overview of research topics and applications that enable GIS newcomers and professionals to apply GIScience methods to susta




Environmental Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications


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Environmental information and systems play a major role in environmental decision making. As such, it is vital to understand the impact that they have on different aspects of sustainable environmental management, as well as to understand the opportunism they might present for further improvement. Environmental Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is an innovative reference source containing the latest research on the use of information systems to track and organize environmental data for use in an overall environmental management system. Highlighting a range of topics such as environmental analysis, remote sensing, and geographic information science, this multi-volume book is designed for engineers, data scientists, practitioners, academicians, and researchers interested in all aspects of environmental information systems.




Recent Trends and Advances in Wireless and IoT-enabled Networks


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The book covers a variety of topics in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and their impact on innovation and business. The authors discuss various innovations, business and industrial motivations, and impact on humans and the interplay between those factors in terms of finance, demand, and competition. Topics discussed include the convergence of Machine to Machine (M2M), Internet of Things (IoT), Social, and Big Data. They also discuss AI and its integration into technologies from machine learning, predictive analytics, security software, to intelligent agents, and many more. Contributions come from academics and professionals around the world. Covers the most recent practices in ICT related topics pertaining to technological growth, innovation, and business; Presents a survey on the most recent technological areas revolutionizing how humans communicate and interact; Features four sections: IoT, Wireless Ad Hoc & Sensor Networks, Fog Computing, and Big Data Analytics.




E-Planning and Collaboration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications


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As population growth accelerates, researchers and professionals face challenges as they attempt to plan for the future. E-planning is a significant component in addressing the key concerns as the world population moves towards urban environments. E-Planning and Collaboration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications contains a compendium of the latest academic material on the emerging interdisciplinary areas of e-planning and collaboration. Including innovative studies on data management, urban development, and crowdsourcing, this multi-volume book is an ideal source for planners, policymakers, researchers, and graduate students interested in how recent technological advancements are enhancing the traditional practices in e-planning.




Applications and Challenges of Geospatial Technology


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This book advances the scientific understanding and application of space-based technologies to address a variety of areas related to sustainable development; including environmental systems analysis, environmental management, clean processes, green chemistry, and green engineering. Geo-spatial techniques have gained considerable interest in recent decades among the earth and environmental science communities for solving and understanding various complex problems and approaches towards sustainable technologies. The book encompasses several scopes of interests on sustainable technologies in areas such as water resources, forestry, remote sensing, meteorology, atmospheric and oceanic modeling, environmental engineering and management, civil engineering, air and environmental pollution, water quality problems, etc. The book will appeal to people with an interest in geo-spatial techniques, sustainable development and other diverse backgrounds within earth and environmental sciences field.




Database Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications


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"This reference expands the field of database technologies through four-volumes of in-depth, advanced research articles from nearly 300 of the world's leading professionals"--Provided by publisher.