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Global Land-Ocean Geospatial Applications (eBook, PDF)

Mapping and Surveying with Remote Sensing and GIS

Redaktion: Burnett, Charla M.; Pradhan, Biswajeet

Beschreibung

This book facilitates a deeper understanding of the diverse applications of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) in land and ocean mapping and surveying across different fields and regions, bringing forward the best practices and innovations happening worldwide. It includes a variety of analytical methodologies used for managing different landscapes and ocean sites and explores how emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence, will shape the future of digital geospatial surveying and analysis. With real-world projects and step-by-step applications, this book helps professionals and students in various fields navigate these technologies effectively and stay current with the latest trends.

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.

This is an ideal text for professionals working with geospatial information, mapping, and surveying who seek practical examples, innovative approaches, and awareness of emerging trends. It's suitable for geospatial data analysts, planners, environmental scientists, surveyors, disaster management professionals, logistics managers, and those who work in related fields.

Technische Details

• Geräte: PC
• mit Kopierschutz
• Größe: 50.18MB

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• Text-to-Speech
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• Navigierbares Inhaltsverzeichnis für direkten Zugriff auf Text und Medien
• Keine Einschränkung der Vorlesefunktionen, außer bei spezifischen Ausnahmen

Autor

Charla M. Burnett is an International Data Scientist at Michigan State University. With a strong background in international development, Charla focuses on human security, gender development, and participatory mapping. Her interdisciplinary research draws from various fields, including geography, political science, and international relations. She works alongside local communities in the United States, Antigua, Barbuda, Liberia, Colombia, and Palestine developing participatory mapping tools to assist migrants, internally displaced, and indigenous populations. She is the editor of the book Evaluating Participatory Mapping Software, published in 2023. Biswajeet Pradhan is Distinguished Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, where he leads innovative research in disaster risk reduction, environmental modeling, and urban planning. He is a distinguished expert in geospatial science, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence, with over 25 years of academic and research experience. Prof. Pradhan has authored over 750 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 278
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040518007
• Artikelnr.: 75696358