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Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Cartography, geodesy & geographic information systems (GIS) > Geographical information systems (GIS)

Earth Observation of Global Changes (EOGC) (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013): Jukka M. Krisp, Liqiu... Earth Observation of Global Changes (EOGC) (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013)
Jukka M. Krisp, Liqiu Meng, Roland Pail, Uwe Stilla
R3,740 Discovery Miles 37 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a collection of selected articles that have been submitted to the Earth Observation and Global Changes (EOGC2011) Conference. All articles have been carefully reviewed by an international board of top-level experts. The book covers a wide variety of topics including Physical Geodesy, Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing, High-Resolution and Fast-Revisiting Remote Sensing Satellite Systems, Global Change & Change Detection, Spatial Modelling, GIS & Geovisualization. The articles document concrete results of current studies related to Earth Sciences. The book is intended for researchers and experts working in the area of Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Monitoring/Analysis, Global Change Monitoring and related fields.

Response of Flood Events to Land Use and Climate Change - Analyzed by Hydrological and Statistical Modeling in Barcelonnette,... Response of Flood Events to Land Use and Climate Change - Analyzed by Hydrological and Statistical Modeling in Barcelonnette, France (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013)
Azadeh Ramesh
R5,066 Discovery Miles 50 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is an original and novel contribution to flood hazard assessment, climate change and land use change and is intended to serve both as an effective source of information and a valuable basis for priority setting and further technical, financial and political decisions regarding flood hazard assessment. The study area is located on the floodplain of the Ubaye River in the Barcelonnette area, part of the Alpes de Haute Provence in southeast France. The book offers a comparative overview of the major challenges faced when dealing with flood hazards. The research presented is intended to promote a deeper understanding of how climate change and land use change processes have evolved from past to present, and how they affect the flow regime of the Ubaye River based on sound and reproducible scientific arguments. The methodology implemented ranges from remote sensing interpretation to hydrodynamic modeling and includes the application of spatial and statistical modeling. The results of this research provide essential information for policymaking, decision-making support and flood hazard planning in the Barcelonnette area.

The 1st International Workshop on the Quality of Geodetic Observation and Monitoring Systems (QuGOMS'11) - Proceedings of... The 1st International Workshop on the Quality of Geodetic Observation and Monitoring Systems (QuGOMS'11) - Proceedings of the 2011 IAG International Workshop, Munich, Germany April 13-15, 2011 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)
Hansjoerg Kutterer, Florian Seitz, Hamza Alkhatib, Michael Schmidt
R5,205 Discovery Miles 52 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

These proceedings contain 25 papers, which are the peer-reviewed versions of presentations made at the 1st International Workshop on the Quality of Geodetic Observation and Monitoring (QuGOMS'11), held 13 April to 15 April 2011 in Garching, Germany. The papers were drawn from five sessions which reflected the following topic areas: (1) Uncertainty Modeling of Geodetic Data, (2) Theoretical Studies on Combination Strategies and Parameter Estimation, (3) Recursive State-Space Filtering, (4) Sensor Networks and Multi Sensor Systems in Engineering Geodesy, (5) Multi-Mission Approaches With View to Physical Processes in the Earth System.

Mediated Geographies and Geographies of Media (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015): Susan P Mains, Julie... Mediated Geographies and Geographies of Media (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)
Susan P Mains, Julie Cupples, Chris Lukinbeal
R6,903 Discovery Miles 69 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is the first comprehensive volume to explore and engage with current trends in Geographies of Media research. It reviews how conceptualizations of mediated geographies have evolved. Followed by an examination of diverse media contexts and locales, the book illustrates key issues through the integration of theoretical and empirical case studies, and reflects on the future challenges and opportunities faced by scholars in this field. The contributions by an international team of experts in the field, address theoretical perspectives on mediated geographies, methodological challenges and opportunities posed by geographies of media, the role and significance of different media forms and organizations in relation to socio-spatial relations, the dynamism of media in local-global relations, and in-depth case studies of mediated locales. Given the theoretical and methodological diversity of this book, it will provide an important reference for geographers and other interdisciplinary scholars working in cultural and media studies, researchers in environmental studies, sociology, visual anthropology, new technologies, and political science, who seek to understand and explore the interconnections of media, space and place through the examples of specific practices and settings.

Developments in Multidimensional Spatial Data Models (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013): Alias... Developments in Multidimensional Spatial Data Models (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013)
Alias Abdul-Rahman, Pawel Boguslawski, Christopher Gold, Mohamad Nor Said
R3,568 Discovery Miles 35 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents the latest research developments in geoinformation science, which includes all the sub-disciplines of the subject, such as: geomatic engineering, GIS, remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, digital cartography, etc.

Geospatial Techniques in Urban Planning (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2012): Zhenjiang Shen Geospatial Techniques in Urban Planning (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2012)
Zhenjiang Shen
R4,424 Discovery Miles 44 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This work presents cases studies of applications of Geotechnology such as Geography Information Systems, virtual reality and cellular automaton and multi-agent systems in the field of urban planning and design.These are joint research presentations with students and colleagues from Kanazawa University. All these case studies are about application in Japanese or Chinese cities, which are on-field examples reflecting the enormous spread of geo-computation technology. Nevertheless, the concepts have wide applicability to other contexts. The works can be classified into three types of Geotechnological applications at different levels of urban spaces, which are relevant to different kinds of urban planning and development projects. The book is comprised of three parts: Part 1: Geosimulation and land use plan Part 2: Geo Visualization and urban design Part 3: Geography information system and planning support

Intelligent Systems for Crisis Management - Geo-information for Disaster Management (Gi4DM) 2012 (Paperback, Softcover reprint... Intelligent Systems for Crisis Management - Geo-information for Disaster Management (Gi4DM) 2012 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013)
Sisi Zlatanova, Rob Peters, Arta Dilo, Hans Scholten
R3,981 Discovery Miles 39 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There have been major advances in technologies to support crisis response in the last few years. However, many aspects related to the efficient collection and integration of geo-information, applied semantics and situation awareness for disaster management are still open. To advance the systems and make them intelligent, an extensive collaboration is required between emergency responders, disaster managers, system designers and researchers. To facilitate this process the Geo-information for Disaster Management (Gi4DM) conference has been organized since 2005. Gi4DM is coordinated by the Joint Board of Geospatial Information Societies (JB GIS) and the ad-hoc Committee on Risk and Disaster Management. This volume presents the results of the Gi4DM 2012 conference, held in Enschede, the Netherlands, on 13-15 December . It contains a selection of around 30 scientific and 25 best-practice peer-reviewed papers. The 2012 Gi4DM focuses on the intelligent use of geo-information, semantics and situation awareness.

Rediscovering the World - Map Transformations of Human and Physical Space (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Rediscovering the World - Map Transformations of Human and Physical Space (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013)
Benjamin Hennig
R5,112 Discovery Miles 51 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

'We need new maps' is the central claim made in this book. In a world increasingly influenced by human action and interaction, we still rely heavily on mapping techniques that were invented to discover unknown places and explore our physical environment. Although the traditional concept of a map is currently being revived in digital environments, the underlying mapping approaches are not capable of making the complexity of human-environment relationships fully comprehensible. Starting from how people can be put on the map in new ways, this book outlines the development of a novel technique that stretches a map according to quantitative data, such as population. The new maps are called gridded cartograms as the method is based on a grid onto which a density-equalising cartogram technique is applied. The underlying grid ensures the preservation of an accurate geographic reference to the real world. It allows the gridded cartograms to be used as basemaps onto which other information can be mapped. This applies to any geographic information from the human and physical environment. As demonstrated through the examples presented in this book, the new maps are not limited to showing population as a defining element for the transformation, but can show any quantitative geospatial data, such as wealth, rainfall, or even the environmental conditions of the oceans. The new maps also work at various scales, from a global perspective down to the scale of urban environments. The gridded cartogram technique is proposed as a new global and local map projection that is a viable and versatile alternative to other conventional map projections. The maps based on this technique open up a wide range of potential new applications to rediscover the diverse geographies of the world. They have the potential to allow us to gain new perspectives through detailed cartographic depictions.

Visual Analytics of Movement (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013): Gennady Andrienko, Natalia Andrienko,... Visual Analytics of Movement (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013)
Gennady Andrienko, Natalia Andrienko, Peter Bak, Daniel Keim, Stefan Wrobel
R3,993 Discovery Miles 39 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Many important planning decisions in society and business depend on proper knowledge and a correct understanding of movement, be it in transportation, logistics, biology, or the life sciences. Today the widespread use of mobile phones and technologies like GPS and RFID provides an immense amount of data on location and movement. What is needed are new methods of visualization and algorithmic data analysis that are tightly integrated and complement each other to allow end-users and analysts to extract useful knowledge from these extremely large data volumes. This is exactly the topic of this book. As the authors show, modern visual analytics techniques are ready to tackle the enormous challenges brought about by movement data, and the technology and software needed to exploit them are available today. The authors start by illustrating the different kinds of data available to describe movement, from individual trajectories of single objects to multiple trajectories of many objects, and then proceed to detail a conceptual framework, which provides the basis for a fundamental understanding of movement data. With this basis, they move on to more practical and technical aspects, focusing on how to transform movement data to make it more useful, and on the infrastructure necessary for performing visual analytics in practice. In so doing they demonstrate that visual analytics of movement data can yield exciting insights into the behavior of moving persons and objects, but can also lead to an understanding of the events that transpire when things move. Throughout the book, they use sample applications from various domains and illustrate the examples with graphical depictions of both the interactive displays and the analysis results. In summary, readers will benefit from this detailed description of the state of the art in visual analytics in various ways. Researchers will appreciate the scientific precision involved, software technologists will find essential information on algorithms and systems, and practitioners will profit from readily accessible examples with detailed illustrations for practical purposes.

Modern Trends in Cartography - Selected Papers of CARTOCON 2014 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015):... Modern Trends in Cartography - Selected Papers of CARTOCON 2014 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)
Jan Brus, Alena Vondrakova, Vit Vozenilek
R5,904 Discovery Miles 59 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The fast exchange of information and knowledge are the essential conditions for successful and effective research and practical applications in cartography. For successful research development, it is necessary to follow trends not only in this domain, but also try to adapt new trends and technologies from other areas. Trends in cartography are also quite often topics of many conferences which have the main aim to link research, education and application experts in cartography and GIS&T into one large platform. Such the right place for exchange and sharing of knowledge and skills was also the CARTOCON2014 conference, which took place in Olomouc, Czech Republic, in February 2014 and this book is a compilation of the best and most interesting contributions. The book content consists of four parts. The first part New approaches in map and atlas making collects studies about innovative ways in map production and atlases compilation. Following part of the book Progress in web cartography brings examples and tools for web map presentation. The third part Advanced methods in map use includes achievement of eye-tracking research and users' issues. The final part Cartography in practice and research is a clear evidence that cartography and maps played the significant role in many geosciences and in many branches of the society. Each individual paper is original and has its place in cartography.

Beyond Mapping - Concepts, Algorithms and Issues in GIS (Paperback): JK Berry Beyond Mapping - Concepts, Algorithms and Issues in GIS (Paperback)
JK Berry
R2,869 Discovery Miles 28 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book discusses maps as data with data structure implications; roving windows; spatial data modeling and management; assessing variability, shape, and pattern of map features; overlaying maps; cost-benefit analysis; algorithms involved in slope, distance, and connectivity; and cartographic and spatial modeling. A disk containing four-color graphics, including charts and maps, is also available. Provides a GIS glossary. Includes a list of recommended readings for each topic. Compiles international GIS instructions and presents contact details and information on each.

GPS Stochastic Modelling - Signal Quality Measures and ARMA Processes (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... GPS Stochastic Modelling - Signal Quality Measures and ARMA Processes (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014)
Xiaoguang Luo
R5,318 Discovery Miles 53 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), such as GPS, have become an efficient, reliable and standard tool for a wide range of applications. However, when processing GNSS data, the stochastic model characterising the precision of observations and the correlations between them is usually simplified and incomplete, leading to overly optimistic accuracy estimates. This work extends the stochastic model using signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) measurements and time series analysis of observation residuals. The proposed SNR-based observation weighting model significantly improves the results of GPS data analysis, while the temporal correlation of GPS observation noise can be efficiently described by means of autoregressive moving average (ARMA) processes. Furthermore, this work includes an up-to-date overview of the GNSS error effects and a comprehensive description of various mathematical methods.

The Virtual and the Real in Planning and Urban Design - Perspectives, Practices and Applications (Hardcover): Claudia Yamu,... The Virtual and the Real in Planning and Urban Design - Perspectives, Practices and Applications (Hardcover)
Claudia Yamu, Alenka Poplin, Oswald Devisch, Gert De Roo
R4,490 Discovery Miles 44 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Virtual and the Real in Planning and Urban Design: Perspectives, Practices and Applicationsexplores the merging relationship between physical and virtual spaces in planning and urban design. Technological advances such as smart sensors, interactive screens, locative media and evolving computation software have impacted the ways in which people experience, explore, interact with and create these complex spaces. This book draws together a broad range of interdisciplinary researchers in areas such as architecture, urban design, spatial planning, geoinformation science, computer science and psychology to introduce the theories, models, opportunities and uncertainties involved in the interplay between virtual and physical spaces. Using a wide range of international contributors, from the UK, USA, Germany, France, Switzerland, Netherlands and Japan, it provides a framework for assessing how new technology alters our perception of physical space.

Spatio-Temporal Data Streams (Paperback, 1st ed. 2016): Zdravko Galic Spatio-Temporal Data Streams (Paperback, 1st ed. 2016)
Zdravko Galic
R1,472 Discovery Miles 14 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This SpringerBrief presents the fundamental concepts of a specialized class of data stream, spatio-temporal data streams, and demonstrates their distributed processing using Big Data frameworks and platforms. It explores a consistent framework which facilitates a thorough understanding of all different facets of the technology, from basic definitions to state-of-the-art techniques. Key topics include spatio-temporal continuous queries, distributed stream processing, SQL-like language embedding, and trajectory stream clustering. Over the course of the book, the reader will become familiar with spatio-temporal data streams management and data flow processing, which enables the analysis of huge volumes of location-aware continuous data streams. Applications range from mobile object tracking and real-time intelligent transportation systems to traffic monitoring and complex event processing. Spatio-Temporal Data Streams is a valuable resource for researchers studying spatio-temporal data streams and Big Data analytics, as well as data engineers and data scientists solving data management and analytics problems associated with this class of data.

Landscapes and Landforms of Spain (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014): Francisco Gutierrez, Mateo... Landscapes and Landforms of Spain (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014)
Francisco Gutierrez, Mateo Gutierrez
R5,280 Discovery Miles 52 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Landscapes and Landforms of Spain provides an informative and inviting overview of the geology and geomorphology of Spain. It incorporates a diverse range of topics, ranging from the fiery landscapes of the Canary Islands and its volcanic formations to the glacial scenery of the Pyrenees. The book devotes attention to granite landforms, karst terrains, coastal dunes and marshes, as well as to heritage and conservation, with the objective of offering the reader a comprehensive insight into the Spanish geological setting. The book presents readers with the opportunity to explore Spanish landforms in detail through its highly illustrated pages and maps, making this an appealing text on the subject field.

Unmanned Aerial Remote Sensing - UAS for Environmental Applications (Paperback): David R. Green Unmanned Aerial Remote Sensing - UAS for Environmental Applications (Paperback)
David R. Green
R1,513 Discovery Miles 15 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) are a rapidly evolving technology with an expanding array of diverse applications. In response to the continuing evolution of this technology, this book discusses UAVs and similar systems, platforms, and sensors, as well as exploring some of their environmental applications. It explains how they can be used for mapping, monitoring, and modelling a wide variety of different environmental aspects and, at the same time, addresses some of the current constraints placed on realising the potential use of the technology, such as flight duration and distance, safety, and the invasion of privacy. Unmanned Aerial Remote Sensing: UAS for Environmental Applications is an excellent resource for any practitioner utilising remote sensing and other geospatial technologies for environmental applications, such as conservation, research, and planning. Students and academics in information science, environment and natural resources, geosciences, and geography will likewise find this comprehensive book a useful and informative resource. Features Provides necessary theoretical foundations for pertinent subject matter areas Introduces the role and value of UAVs for geographical data acquisition and the ways to acquire and process the data Provides a synthesis of ongoing research and a focus on the use of technology for small-scale image and spatial data acquisition in an environmental context Written by experts of the technology who bring together UAS tools and resources for environmental specialists.

3D Geoinformation Science - The Selected Papers of the 3D GeoInfo 2014 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... 3D Geoinformation Science - The Selected Papers of the 3D GeoInfo 2014 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)
Martin Breunig, Mulhim Al-Doori, Edgar Butwilowski, Paul V. Kuper, Joachim Benner, …
R3,579 Discovery Miles 35 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nowadays 3D Geoinformation is needed for many planning and analysis tasks. For example, 3D city and infrastructure models are paving the way for complex environmental and noise analyzes. 3D geological sub-surface models are needed for reservoir exploration in the oil-, gas-, and geothermal industry. Thus 3D Geoinformation brings together researchers and practitioners from different fields such as the geo-sciences, civil engineering, 3D city modeling, 3D geological and geophysical modeling, and, last but not least, computer science. The diverse challenges of 3D Geoinformation Science concern new approaches and the development of standards for above- and under-ground 3D modeling, efficient 3D data management, visualization and analysis. Finally, the integration of different 3D approaches and data models is seen as one of the most important challenges to be solved.

Information Fusion and Geographic Information Systems (IF&GIS 2013) - Environmental and Urban Challenges (Paperback, Softcover... Information Fusion and Geographic Information Systems (IF&GIS 2013) - Environmental and Urban Challenges (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014)
Vasily Popovich, Christophe Claramunt, Manfred Schrenk, Kyrill Korolenko
R3,786 Discovery Miles 37 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Workshop Proceedings reflect problems of advanced geo-information science with a special emphasis on environmental and urban challenges. The Proceedings incorporate papers presented by leading scientists doing research on environmental issues from modeling to analysis, information processing and visualization. As well as practitioners engaged in GIS and GIS applications development. The Proceedings pay close attention to the problems of scientific and technological innovations as well application opportunities such as getting environmental and global warming problems under control, as well as the monitoring, planning and simulation of urban systems with respect to economic trends as related to: Artificial intelligence; GIS ontologies; GIS data integration and modeling; Environmental management ; Urban GIS; Transportation GIS; GIS data fusion; GIS and corporate information systems; GIS and real-time monitoring systems; GIS algorithms and computational issues; Landscape studies; Global warming; GIS and the Arctic sea; Novel and emerging GIS research areas; Maritime and environmental GIS; and Coastal GIS.

Observation of the System Earth from Space - CHAMP, GRACE, GOCE and future missions - GEOTECHNOLOGIEN Science Report No. 20... Observation of the System Earth from Space - CHAMP, GRACE, GOCE and future missions - GEOTECHNOLOGIEN Science Report No. 20 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014)
Frank Flechtner, Nico Sneeuw, Wolf-Dieter Schuh
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Significant advances in the scientific use of space based data were achieved in three joint interdisciplinary projects based on data of the satellite missions CHAMP, GRACE and GOCE within the R&D program GEOTECHNOLOGIEN. It was possible to explore and monitor changes related to the Earth's surface, the boundary layer between atmosphere and solid earth, and the oceans and ice shields. This boundary layer is our habitat and therefore is in the focus of our interests. The Earth's surface is subject to anthropogenetic changes, to changes driven by the Sun, Moon and planets, and by changes caused by processes in the Earth system. The state parameters and their changes are best monitored from space. The theme "Observation of the System Earth from Space" offers comprehensive insights into a broad range of research topics relevant to society including geodesy, oceanography, atmospheric science (from meteorology to climatology), hydrology and glaciology.

Analysis of Engineering Drawings and Raster Map Images (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014): Thomas C.... Analysis of Engineering Drawings and Raster Map Images (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014)
Thomas C. Henderson
R3,556 Discovery Miles 35 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book covers up-to-date methods and algorithms for the automated analysis of engineering drawings and digital cartographic maps. The Non-Deterministic Agent System (NDAS) offers a parallel computational approach to such image analysis. The book describes techniques suitable for persistent and explicit knowledge representation for engineering drawings and digital maps. It also highlights more specific techniques, e.g., applying robot navigation and mapping methods to this problem. Also included are more detailed accounts of the use of unsupervised segmentation algorithms to map images. Finally, all these threads are woven together in two related systems: NDAS and AMAM (Automatic Map Analysis Module).

Forensic GIS - The Role of Geospatial Technologies for Investigating Crime and Providing Evidence (Paperback, Softcover reprint... Forensic GIS - The Role of Geospatial Technologies for Investigating Crime and Providing Evidence (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014)
Gregory A. Elmes, George Roedl, Jamison Conley
R5,215 Discovery Miles 52 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A variety of disciplines and professions have embraced geospatial technologies for collecting, storing, manipulating, analyzing and displaying spatial data to investigate crime, prosecute and convict offenders, exonerate suspects and submit evidence in civil lawsuits. The applications, acceptability and relevance and procedural legality of each geospatial technologies vary. The purpose of this book is to explain the nature of geospatial technologies, demonstrate a variety of geospatial applications used to investigate and litigate civil and criminal activities and to provide a reference of current acceptability of geospatial technology in the production of evidence. This book is an introductory overview designed to appeal to researchers and practitioners across disciplinary boundaries. The authors of this book are researchers and practitioners across disciplines and professions, experts in the field.

Understanding Different Geographies (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013): Karel Kriz, William... Understanding Different Geographies (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013)
Karel Kriz, William Cartwright, Michaela Kinberger
R3,579 Discovery Miles 35 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book collects revised versions of papers first delivered at the "Understanding Different Geographies Symposium" held in Puchberg am Schneeberg, Austria in 2011. The Symposium focussed on "Communicating Meaning with [Geo]Graphic Artefacts". The general topics of the chapters cover: - Exploring geographic knowledge - Maps in exhibition spaces - Information and exhibition design with (geo)graphic artefacts - Extracting meaning from visualisations of different geographies - Deconstructing maps of information - and other spaces

Measuring Precipitation from Space - EURAINSAT and the Future (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2007): V.... Measuring Precipitation from Space - EURAINSAT and the Future (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2007)
V. Levizzani, P. Bauer, F. Joseph Turk
R8,497 Discovery Miles 84 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

No other book can offer such a powerful tool to understand the basics of remote sensing for precipitation, to make use of existing products and to have a glimpse of the near future missions and instruments. This book features state-of-the-art rainfall estimation algorithms, validation strategies, and precipitation modeling. More than 20 years after the last book on the subject the worldwide precipitation community has produced a comprehensive overview of its activities, achievements, ongoing research and future plans.

Mapping Geomorphological Environments (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2009): Kosmas Pavlopoulos, Niki... Mapping Geomorphological Environments (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2009)
Kosmas Pavlopoulos, Niki Evelpidou, Andreas Vassilopoulos
R1,517 Discovery Miles 15 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Mapping Geomorphological Environments is a highly descriptive textbook providing an excellent introduction to the latest methodologies for mapping geomorphological formations in a variety of different environments. Its holistic approach seeks to provide a meaningful linkage between state of the art techniques for geomorphological mapping, including the latest innovations in geospatial applications, and advances in the understanding of the formation of geomorphological phenomena in a variety of settings and environments. The book includes: - An introduction to the processes which form geomorphological formations and how to map them. - Case studies from a variety of environments with many examples of geomorphological maps. - In-depth descriptions of the latest tools and methodologies such as field sampling, GPS usage, 3-4D mapping, GIS analysis, digital image analysis, etc. - A list of the geomorphological characteristics per environment (e.g. coastal, fluvial, etc.) in the format of a geomorphological encyclopaedia, with pictures, maps and symbols. It covers the entire workflow ranging from data collection, analysis, interpretation, and mapping. Acknowledgements All authors would like to acknowledge the contribution of Dr. John W.M. Peterson, School of Computing Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK, for corrections and improvement to the English text.. Universita Telematica Guglielmo Marconi (UTGM) and ENEA acknowledge the collaboration of CUTGANA (Centro Universitario per la Tutela e la Gestione degli Ambienti Naturali e degli Agroecosistemi), Universita di Catania, for the paper on "The Cyclops Islands". IRMCo acknowledges the use of the Integrated Land and Water Information System (ILWIS), developed by ITC, the Netherlands, for the management and assessment of geographic information in a GIS environment. ILWIS functionality was employed for the paper on "The natural heritage of the Island of Gozo" and the paper on "The geomorphological cave features of Ghar il-Friefet". IPB (Polytechnic Institute of Braganca) wishes to acknowledges all those colleagues, most of them also members of CIMO (Centre for Mountain Research), that contributed to the recently issued Management Plan of Montesinho Natural Park (PNM). Their hidden contribution to the articles concerning PNM is much acknowledged. A word in recognition of his endless and contagious enthusiasm towards Montesinho and to the Mountain domain, spread among us all in the IPB, is due to Professor Dionisio Goncalves, the first Director, Coordinator and President of PNM, CIMO and IPB, respectively. The authors of the photos inserted in the articles concerning Montesinho are also much acknowledged for their contribution.

Geoid Determination - Theory and Methods (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013): Fernando Sanso, Michael... Geoid Determination - Theory and Methods (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013)
Fernando Sanso, Michael G. Sideris
R8,492 Discovery Miles 84 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book will be based on the material of the lecture noties in several International Schools for the Determination and Use of the Geoid, organized by the International Geoid Serivice of the International Association of Geodesy. It consolidates, unifies, and streamlines this material in a unique way not covereed by the few other books that exist on this subjext. More specifically, the book presents (for the first time in a single volume) the theory and methodology of the most common technique used for precise determination of the geoid, including the computation of the marine geoid from satellite altimetry data. These are illustrated by specific examples and actual computations of local geoids. In addition, the book provides the fundamentals of estimating orthometric heights without spirit levelling, by properly combining a geoid with heights from GPS. Besides the geodectic and geophysical uses, this last application has made geoid computation methods very popular in recent years because the entire GPS and GIS user communities are interested in estimating geoid undulations in order to convert GPS heights to physically meaningful orthometric heights (elevations above mean sea level). The overall purpose of the book is, therefore, to provide the user community (academics, graduate students, geophysicists, engineers, oceanographers, GIS and GPS users, researchers) with a self-contained textbook, which will supply them with the complete roadmap of estimating geoid undulations, from the theoretical definitions and formulas to the available numerical methods and their implementation and the test in practice.

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