Water, Cryosphere, and Climate Change in the Himalayas - A Geospatial Approach (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)

This edited book summarizes numerous research studies on remote sensing and GIS of natural resource management for the Himalaya region done by Indian Institutions and Universities over the last decade. It gives an overview of hydrometeorological studies on Himalayan water resources and addresses concerns in the development of water resources in this region, which is dealing with an increased pressure in population, industrialization and economic development. While the source of some of the major rivers of India are found in the Himalayas, the glaciers and water bodies in the region are continuously shrinking leading to a depletion of water and deterioration of water quality. This is affecting a population of up to 2.5 billion people. The ecosystems have been under threat due to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, expansion of agriculture and settlement, overexploitation of natural resources, habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, mining, construction of roads and large dams, and unplanned tourism. Spaceborne remote sensing with its ability to provide synoptic and repetitive coverage has emerged as a powerful tool for assessment and monitoring of the Himalayan resources and phenomena. This work serves as a resource to students, researchers, scientists, professionals, and policy makers both in India and on a global level.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Geography of the Physical Environment
Release date:	April 2021
First published:	2021
Editors:	Ajay Kumar Taloor • Bahadur Singh Kotlia • Kireet Kumar
Dimensions:	254 x 178mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	355
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-067931-6
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental impact of natural disasters & phenomena Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Physical geography > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Cartography, geodesy & geographic information systems (GIS) > Geographical information systems (GIS) Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Cartography, geodesy & geographic information systems (GIS) > Remote sensing Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming
LSN:	3-03-067931-4
Barcode:	9783030679316

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