Geospatial Technologies And Climate Change

Author : Janardhanan Sundaresan,K M Santosh,Andrea Déri,Rob Roggema,Ramesh Singh
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319016894

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Geospatial Technologies and Climate Change by Janardhanan Sundaresan,K M Santosh,Andrea Déri,Rob Roggema,Ramesh Singh Pdf

Geospatial Technologies and Climate Change describes various approaches from different countries on how to use geospatial technologies to help solving climate change issues. It also details how different geospatial technologies (remote sensing, Geographical Information System...) can be used to help with climate monitoring and modeling, how to work with them and what to be careful about. This book is written by scientific experts from four different continents. Written in a comprehensive and complete way, this book is essential reading material for graduate and undergraduate students interested in these techniques and in climate change.

Author : Diana Mitsova,Ann-Margaret Esnard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351113939

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Geospatial Applications for Climate Adaptation Planning by Diana Mitsova,Ann-Margaret Esnard Pdf

Climate adaptation is a timely yet complex topic that does not fit squarely into any one disciplinary realm. Geospatial Applications for Climate Adaptation Planning presents an overview of the range of strategies, tools, and techniques that must be used to assess myriad overlapping vulnerabilities and to formulate appropriate climate-relevant solutions at multiple scales and in varying contexts. Organized into four sections, the book includes 15 chapters. Each chapter is grounded in the literature and presents case studies designed by the authors, as well as many examples from a diverse international group of scholars and entities in the public and private sectors. Areas covered include: Climate Change and Climate Adaptation Planning: Context and Concepts Geospatial Technologies: Fundamentals and Terminology GIS and Climate Vulnerability Assessments Technical Approaches to Formulating Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies Geospatial Applications for Climate Adaptation Planning is aimed at advanced students, researchers, and entities in the public and private sectors. It also provides supplementary reading for courses in planning, public administration, policy studies, and disaster management.

Author : Pasquale Imperatore,Antonio Pepe
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535126263

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Geospatial Technology by Pasquale Imperatore,Antonio Pepe Pdf

The pervasive relevance of geospatial information and the development of emerging geospatial technologies offer new opportunity for bridging the gap between remote sensing scientific know-how and end users of products and services. Geospatial technology comprises tools and techniques dealing with the use of spatially referenced information, for the description and modeling of spatial and dynamic phenomena related to the Earth's environment. This book addresses environmental and social applications of geospatial technologies, thus also providing a multidisciplinary perspective on emerging geospatial techniques and tools. It consists of ten chapters offering insight into geospatial technology progress and trends. Authors present several application-oriented studies from various parts of the world, including applications in collaborative geomatics, geospatial statistics, GIS, agriculture, and natural hazard monitoring.

Author : Nancy Hoalst-Pullen,Mark W. Patterson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789048195251

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Geospatial Technologies in Environmental Management by Nancy Hoalst-Pullen,Mark W. Patterson Pdf

Geotechnologies and the Environment: Environmental Applications and Mana- ment presents an engaging and diverse array of physically-oriented GIScience applications that have been organized using four broad themes. While the book’s themes are by no means mutually exclusive, Hoalst-Pullen and Patterson provide an elegant overview of the eld that frames the collection’s subsequent thematic str- ture – Wilderness and Wildlife Response; Glaciers; Wetlands and Watersheds; and Human Health and the Environment. Over the course of the volume, the contrib- ing authors move beyond basic (and in some respects clichéd) landscape ecology of land use change to explore human-environment dynamics heretofore not emp- sized in the applied literature. In doing so, the collection presents a compelling case for the importance of developing new physically-oriented GIScience applications that reside at the nexus of social and natural systems with the explicit intent of informing public policy and/or the decision making practices of resource managers. Individually, the chapters themselves are intentionally diverse. The diversity of the approaches, their spatial context, and emphases on management applications demonstrate the many ways in which geotechnologies can be used to address small and big problems in both developed and developing regions. The collection’s int- nal coherence is derived – like the book series – from its explicit appeal to a wide variety of human-environment interactions with potential policy linkages.

Author : Diana Mitsova,Ann-Margaret Esnard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351113939

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Geospatial Applications for Climate Adaptation Planning by Diana Mitsova,Ann-Margaret Esnard Pdf

Climate adaptation is a timely yet complex topic that does not fit squarely into any one disciplinary realm. Geospatial Applications for Climate Adaptation Planning presents an overview of the range of strategies, tools, and techniques that must be used to assess myriad overlapping vulnerabilities and to formulate appropriate climate-relevant solutions at multiple scales and in varying contexts. Organized into four sections, the book includes 15 chapters. Each chapter is grounded in the literature and presents case studies designed by the authors, as well as many examples from a diverse international group of scholars and entities in the public and private sectors. Areas covered include: Climate Change and Climate Adaptation Planning: Context and Concepts Geospatial Technologies: Fundamentals and Terminology GIS and Climate Vulnerability Assessments Technical Approaches to Formulating Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies Geospatial Applications for Climate Adaptation Planning is aimed at advanced students, researchers, and entities in the public and private sectors. It also provides supplementary reading for courses in planning, public administration, policy studies, and disaster management.

Author : Praveen Kumar Rai,Varun Narayan Mishra,Prafull Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789811673733

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Geospatial Technology for Landscape and Environmental Management by Praveen Kumar Rai,Varun Narayan Mishra,Prafull Singh Pdf

Geospatial technology is a combination of state-of-the-art remote sensing and technology for geographic information systems (GIS) and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) for the mapping and monitoring of landscapes and environment. The main thrust of using geospatial technology is to understand the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of spatial heterogeneity, while its ultimate objective is to provide a scientific basis for developing and maintaining ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable landscapes. This book presents new research on the interdisciplinary applications of geospatial technology for identification, assessment, monitoring, and modelling issues related to landscape, natural resources, and environmental management. The book specifically focuses on the creation, collection, storage, processing, modelling, interpretation, display, and dissemination of spatio-temporal data, which help to resolve environmental management issues including ecosystem change, resource utilization, land use management, and environmental pollution. The positive environmental impacts of information technology advancements with regard to global environmental and climate change are also discussed. The book addresses the interests of a wide spectrum of readers who have a common interest in geospatial science, geology, water resource management, database management, planning and policy making, and resource management.

Author : Jay Krishna Thakur,Sudhir Kumar Singh,AL Ramanathan,M. Bala Krishna Prasad,Wolfgang Gossel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400718586

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Geospatial Techniques for Managing Environmental Resources by Jay Krishna Thakur,Sudhir Kumar Singh,AL Ramanathan,M. Bala Krishna Prasad,Wolfgang Gossel Pdf

"Geospatial Information" is spatial data concerning a place or, in space, collected in real time. Geospatial techniques together with remote sensing, geographic information science, Global Positioning System (GPS), cartography, geovisualization, and spatial statistics are being used to capture, store, manipulate and analyze to understand complex situations to solve mysteries of the universe. These techniques have been applied in various fields such as meteorology, forestry, environmental management, agriculture, health, homeland security etc. around the globe. This volume presents case studies and examples from various parts of the world and provides a broad overview of various approaches; data sets; data acquiring, monitoring and dissemination methods; satellites and sensors; tools and techniques used; integrating tools, techniques and application to various fields for the sustainable management of environmental resources in the context of global environmental change and natural hazards. The objective of this book is to provide state-of-the-art information to academics, researchers and industry practitioners who are involved or interested in the study, use, design and development of advanced and emerging geospatial technologies around the world with ultimate aim to empower individuals and organizations in building competencies for exploiting the opportunities of the knowledge society. All the chapters are peer-reviewes and evaluated and are an inter- and multi-disciplinary source of information, making an effort to link various geospatial techniques to make the earth an habitable place. The contributors have tried to focus their respective views on the current problems that need urgent attention. Consequently, we see this book as a comprehensive information base, which includes work of expertise in their specific fields of research.

Author : Kostis Koutsopoulos,Rafael de Miguel González,Karl Donert
Publisher : Springer
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030047504

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Geospatial Challenges in the 21st Century by Kostis Koutsopoulos,Rafael de Miguel González,Karl Donert Pdf

This book focuses on 21st century geospatial technologies (GT). It highlights their broad range of capabilities and their essential role in effectively addressing and resolving critical everyday issues, such as environment, sustainability, climate change, urban planning, economy, culture and geopolitics. Featuring chapters written by leading international scientists, it discusses the application of GT tools and demonstrates that the problems requiring such tools transcend national boundaries, cultures, political systems and scientific backgrounds on a global scale. In addition, it enhances readers’ spatial understanding of, and geographical reasoning in connection with, societal issues. The book will appeal to scientists, teachers and students of geography, the earth sciences and related areas, as well as decision-makers interested in the application and capabilities of geospatial technologies and new, spatial methods for addressing important issues.

Author : Swagata Ghosh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031525612

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Geospatial Technology to Support Communities and Policy by Swagata Ghosh Pdf

Author : P. K. Joshi,T. P. Singh
Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9788179934098

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Geoinformatics for Climate Change Studies by P. K. Joshi,T. P. Singh Pdf

Climate change is increasingly being considered a critical topic in research and policy-making. Evidences related to climate change deal with spatial and non-spatial data, which can be utilized for policy formulation. Geoinformatics, which includes remote sensing, GIS, GPS, and ICT, provides the most relevant technology to monitor climate change-related variables at different dimensions and scales. Geoinformatics for Climate Change Studies discusses the art of using this technology for investigating, monitoring, documenting, and understanding the impacts of climate change. This book provides information on the concepts and uses of geoinformatics, and focuses on filling the gap in the available literature on the subject by bringing together concepts, theories, and experiences of experts in this field.

Author : Tenedório, José António,Estanqueiro, Rossana,Henriques, Cristina Delgado
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781799822516

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Methods and Applications of Geospatial Technology in Sustainable Urbanism by Tenedório, José António,Estanqueiro, Rossana,Henriques, Cristina Delgado Pdf

While megacities are a reality, so too are the environmental disturbances that they cause, including air and water pollution. These disturbances can be modeled with technology and data obtained by modern methods, such as by drone, to monitor cities in near real-time as well as help to simulate risk situations and propose future solutions. These solutions can be inspired by the theoretical principles of sustainable urbanism. Methods and Applications of Geospatial Technology in Sustainable Urbanism is a collection of innovative research that combines theory and practice on analyzing urban environments and applying sustainability principles to them. Highlighting a wide range of topics including geographic information systems, internet mapping technologies, and green urbanism, this book is ideally designed for urban planners, public administration officials, landscape analysts, geographers, engineers, entrepreneurs, academicians, researchers, and students.

Author : Joyce Gosata Maphanyane,Read Brown Mlthanganyika Mapeo,Modupe O. Akinola
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Science
ISBN : 1522534423

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Handbook of Research on Geospatial Science and Technologies by Joyce Gosata Maphanyane,Read Brown Mlthanganyika Mapeo,Modupe O. Akinola Pdf

The impacts of climate change are beginning to be felt throughout the world, yet there is no clear explanation as to how these changes will alter our future. The research being conducted within the geospatial science field is pivotal to understanding the effects the global environment is experiencing. The Handbook of Research on Geospatial Science and Technologies is an essential scholarly reference source that evaluates the current methodologies and trends in geospatial science, and how these insights provide society with more efficient and effective ways to manage natural resources. Featuring discussions on relevant topics such as cartography, geographical information systems, remotely sensed data, and sustainability management, this publication is an informative resource for all academicians, students, scientists, and researchers that are interested in emerging developments within geospatial science.

Author : Ashish Pandey,V. M. Chowdary,Mukunda Dev Behera,V. P. Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 617 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030904791

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Geospatial Technologies for Land and Water Resources Management by Ashish Pandey,V. M. Chowdary,Mukunda Dev Behera,V. P. Singh Pdf

This book focuses on the application of geospatial technologies to study the land use land cover (LULC) dynamics, agricultural water management, water resources assessment and modeling, and studies on natural disasters. LULC dynamics is one of the major research themes for studying global environmental change using remote sensing data. The section on LULC dynamics covers the multi-variate criteria for land use and land cover classification and change assessment in the mountainous regions. Further, LULC change detection of the Tons river basin and LULC dynamics at decadal frequency are studied to derive adaptation and mitigation strategies. Landscape-level forest disturbance modeling, together with conservation implications, is also included. The watershed management approach is necessary for comprehensive management of land and water resources of any region, where studies on multi-criteria analysis for rainwater harvesting planning and its impact on land use land cover transformations in rain-fed areas using geospatial technologies are presented in this book. The book will be useful for academics, water practitioners, scientists, water managers, environmentalists, and administrators, NGOs, researchers, and students who are actively involved in the application of geospatial technologies in LULC studies, agricultural water management and hydrological modelling and natural disasters for addressing the challenges being posed by climate change while addressing issues of food and water securities

Author : Ajay Kumar Taloor,Bahadur Singh Kotlia,Kireet Kumar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030679323

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Water, Cryosphere, and Climate Change in the Himalayas by Ajay Kumar Taloor,Bahadur Singh Kotlia,Kireet Kumar Pdf

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.

Author : Maphanyane, Joyce Gosata,Mapeo, Read Brown Mthanganyika,Akinola, Modupe O.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781522534419

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Handbook of Research on Geospatial Science and Technologies by Maphanyane, Joyce Gosata,Mapeo, Read Brown Mthanganyika,Akinola, Modupe O. Pdf

The impacts of climate change are beginning to be felt throughout the world, yet there is no clear explanation as to how these changes will alter our future. The research being conducted within the geospatial science field is pivotal to understanding the effects the global environment is experiencing. The Handbook of Research on Geospatial Science and Technologies is an essential scholarly reference source that evaluates the current methodologies and trends in geospatial science, and how these insights provide society with more efficient and effective ways to manage natural resources. Featuring discussions on relevant topics such as cartography, geographical information systems, remotely sensed data, and sustainability management, this publication is an informative resource for all academicians, students, scientists, and researchers that are interested in emerging developments within geospatial science.