Wetland And Environmental Applications Of Gis

Author : John G. Lyon,Jack McCarthy
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1995-09-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0873718976

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Wetland and Environmental Applications of GIS by John G. Lyon,Jack McCarthy Pdf

This new book presents powerful techniques that can be used to address issues and problems related to wetlands and surface waters. It is the first book of its kind to address inventory and management of wetlands and water quality problems using GIS and remote sensing technologies. Wetland and Environmental Applications of GIS describes a variety of techniques, applications, and case studies for evaluating wetland and surface water characteristics at the landscape scale. The book details wetland and environmentally-oriented surface water resource studies using spatial and spectral based technologies such as GIS, remote sensing, computer modeling, and image display. Introductory material is included in the first section to provide a common background and to refresh or introduce concepts to the professional. The second section details applications of these technologies in studies of wetlands, including the use of GIS and archival satellite data in evaluating and measuring sediment types, water depth, and environmental change in the coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes. The third section addresses various environmental applications of GIS, such as locating non-point pollution sources and managing oil spills. The final section supplies additional information and applications, with particular emphasis on potential contributions of remote sensing.

Author : Shahid A. Abbasi,K. B. Chari
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Environmental management
ISBN : 8171419631

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Application of GIS and Remote Sensing in Environmental Management by Shahid A. Abbasi,K. B. Chari Pdf

Contents: Introduction, Wetlands: An Overview, Kaliveli Wetland: A Typical Bulwark Against Drought, Assessing Land Use/Land Cover of Kaliveli Watershed Using Remote Sensing and GIS: Implications for Conservation, Soil Quality of Kaliveli and its Surroundings, Water Quality of Kaliveli Lake, Ground Water Quality of Kaliveli Lake and its Surroundings, Primary Productivity of Kaliveli: A Rare Estuarine Wetland of South Indian Peninsula, Macro Flora and the Plankton of Kaliveli, Fishes of the Kaliveli Lake, Avifauna of Kaliveli, In Parting&Overview.

Author : John G. Lyon,Ricardo D. Lopez,Lynn K. Lyon,Debra K. Lopez
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001-03-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781575041216

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Wetland Landscape Characterization by John G. Lyon,Ricardo D. Lopez,Lynn K. Lyon,Debra K. Lopez Pdf

This book was written to assist scientists, engineers, technicians and other resource managers in the evaluation of wetland boundaries and characteristics. Powerful tools - GIS, mapping, remote sensing - are described and demonstrated using practical applications and combined to yield landscape ecological data, and ecological risk assessments. Using numerous technical methods, Wetland Landscape Characterization shows you how to evaluate the presence of wetlands, and the stressors, exposures and ecological systems - streams, lakes, terrestial - that influence their condition. A vital component of the book is the variety of quality assurance/quality control and accuracy assessment techniques presented throughout the text. A thorough understanding of these methods is critical to the success of your project.

Author : Faiza Khebour Allouche,Abdelazim M. Negm
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030636685

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Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS in Tunisia by Faiza Khebour Allouche,Abdelazim M. Negm Pdf

This book focuses on monitoring and assessing various environmental processes in Tunisia using state-of-the-art remote sensing and GIS technologies. In addition to addressing the diversity of Tunisian landscapes and providing spatial analysis of natural, cultivated and urbanized environments. It presents and discusses several case studies on integrated RS / GIS approaches for mapping, modeling, monitoring and evaluation. Moreover, in this volume authored by experts in the topic from Tunisia and other countries, authors assess the agro-environmental applications from Tunisia and offer different methods and applications to environmental processes and risks including drought, degradation, flood, planning, Yield estimation, dust storm detection, dry land vulnerability, wetland dynamics and others. The material presented here will help decision-makers plan sustainable landscape and agricultural management policies that preserve biodiversity and contribute to achieving sustainability goals and for researchers, it will expose methodological approaches used in different fields of research. Graduate students and Practionioner engineers working in the field of RS/GIS will also benefit from the book. The book ends with a set of conclusions and recommendations to support researchers underscoring the need for further research in this area.

Author : Ralph W. Tiner,Megan W. Lang,Victor V. Klemas
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482237382

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Remote Sensing of Wetlands by Ralph W. Tiner,Megan W. Lang,Victor V. Klemas Pdf

Effectively Manage Wetland Resources Using the Best Available Remote Sensing TechniquesUtilizing top scientists in the wetland classification and mapping field, Remote Sensing of Wetlands: Applications and Advances covers the rapidly changing landscape of wetlands and describes the latest advances in remote sensing that have taken place over the pa

Author : Andrew C. Millington,Stephen J. Walsh,Patrick E. Osborne
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461515234

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GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Biogeography and Ecology by Andrew C. Millington,Stephen J. Walsh,Patrick E. Osborne Pdf

In recent years, the conservation of tropical forests has received worldwide publicity whereas effective forest management, particularly for timber extraction, has attracted little attention and gained some notoriety. The overall aim of the present paper was to examine how environmental micro-variation in the Chiquibul Forest Reserve of Belize can influence species distribution and thereby inform management strategy. The paper deals first with the background to forest management in Belize, then considers the methodology used in the present study and fin~~ly assesses the preliminary results. The specific objectives are: (1) to assess the effects of changing scale on the variability of selected individual soil properties in forest plots within the same vegetation class; and (2) to examine the variation in soil properties and tree species distribution, and to integrate environmental and ecological data over a range of scales. BACKGROUND Whereas the global and regional distribution of tropical forests is broadly governed by climatic and altitudinal variation, individual forest tracts need to consider a range of other, locally important factors to explain species distribution and change. With very high species diversity, tropical forests present a major challenge in the attempt to unravel controlling factors in distribution and growth (Swaine et aI. 1987). Research that attempts to explain diversity has looked at species distribution according to a range of factors, with a general recognition that soil fertility plays a significant if ill defined role (Swaine 1996).

Author : Ricardo D. Lopez,John G. Lyon,Lynn K. Lyon,Debra K. Lopez
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781466504325

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Wetland Landscape Characterization by Ricardo D. Lopez,John G. Lyon,Lynn K. Lyon,Debra K. Lopez Pdf

Wetlands are, by their very nature, ephemeral and transitional, which makes them challenging to characterize. Yet the need for characterizing wetlands continues to grow, particularly as we develop a better understanding of the wealth of ecosystem services that they provide. Wetland Landscape Characterization: Practical Tools, Methods, and Approache

Author : Andy D. Ward,Stanley W. Trimble
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2003-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420056617

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Environmental Hydrology by Andy D. Ward,Stanley W. Trimble Pdf

The technological advances of recent years include the emergence of new remote sensing and geographic information systems that are invaluable for the study of wetlands, agricultural land, and land use change. Students, hydrologists, and environmental engineers are searching for a comprehensive hydrogeologic overview that supplements information on

Author : John G. Lyon,Lynn Krise Lyon
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781439838921

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Practical Handbook for Wetland Identification and Delineation, Second Edition by John G. Lyon,Lynn Krise Lyon Pdf

Wetland identification, although theoretically straightforward, is not cut and dry as a practice. Despite the time and expense, it is an economic and environmental necessity. The Definitive Guide to the Practice of Wetland Identification The second edition of the bestselling Practical Handbook for Wetland Identification and Delineation offers solutions to real-world problems in the scientific and regulatory aspects of wetlands. The authors present characteristics and indicators of wetlands that are the focus of the jurisdictional issue, and discuss strategies and methods for making wetland identifications and delineations that meet federal requirements. What’s new in the Second Edition: Coverage of increased options for scientific evaluation of problematic areas More details on definition of wetlands, description of their functions, and delineation methods used to assess their extent Lay examination of legal questions, regulatory/permitting requirements, statutes, and other guidance Information on the latest techniques for conducting wetland evaluations Exploration of advances in mapping, surveying and remote sensing technologies Although the most basic delineation methods and procedures have not changed since the first edition, the availability and power of advanced mapping, remote sensing and surveying technologies have advanced the science. Low and higher altitude aerial imagery, geographic information system (GIS) databases, easily accessible land cover maps, and fine resolution satellite data are just a few of the resources available. In spite of these advances, it is still difficult to find practical directions on how to gather needed data in the literature. Updated and revised to reflect changes in the science and technology, the second edition brings together technical criteria, field indicators, and vital regional information in clear language and focused practical utility.

Author : John G. Lyon
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002-10-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780203217917

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GIS for Water Resource and Watershed Management by John G. Lyon Pdf

The use of GIS, and its application for solving environmental problems is growing rapidly. This powerful set of tools can be used to great effect in hydrological modeling, environment and habitat assessments, ecosystem studies, monitoring of wetlands and forested watersheds, urban studies, agricultural impact assessment and much more. GIS for Water

Author : Prasad S. Thenkabail,John G. Lyon,Alfredo Huete
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429775161

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Advanced Applications in Remote Sensing of Agricultural Crops and Natural Vegetation by Prasad S. Thenkabail,John G. Lyon,Alfredo Huete Pdf

Written by leading global experts, including pioneers in the field, the four-volume set on Hyperspectral Remote Sensing of Vegetation, Second Edition, reviews existing state-of-the-art knowledge, highlights advances made in different areas, and provides guidance for the appropriate use of hyperspectral data in the study and management of agricultural crops and natural vegetation. Volume IV, Advanced Applications in Remote Sensing of Agricultural Crops and Natural Vegetation discusses the use of hyperspectral or imaging spectroscopy data in numerous specific and advanced applications, such as forest management, precision farming, managing invasive species, and local to global land cover change detection. It emphasizes the importance of hyperspectral remote sensing tools for studying vegetation processes and functions as well as the appropriate use of hyperspectral data for vegetation management practices. The concluding chapter provides readers with useful guidance on the highlights and essence of Volume IV through the editors’ perspective. Key Features of Volume IV: Guides readers to harness the capabilities of the most recent advances in applying hyperspectral remote sensing technology to the study of terrestrial vegetation. Includes specific applications on agriculture, crop management practices, study of crop stress and diseases, crop characteristics based on inputs (e.g., nitrogen, irrigation), study of vegetation impacted by heavy metals, gross and net primary productivity studies, light use efficiency studies, crop water use and actual evapotranspiration studies, phenology monitoring, land use and land cover studies, global change studies, plant species detection, wetland and forest characterization and mapping, crop productivity and crop water productivity mapping, and modeling. Encompasses hyperspectral or imaging spectroscopy data in narrow wavebands used across visible, red-edge, near-infrared, far-infrared, shortwave infrared, and thermal portions of the spectrum. Explains the implementation of hyperspectral remote sensing data processing mechanisms in a standard, fast, and efficient manner for their applications. Discusses cloud computing to overcome hyperspectral remote sensing massive big data challenges. Provides hyperspectral analysis of rocky surfaces on the earth and other planetary systems.

Author : Susanta Kumar Chakraborty,Poulomi Sanyal,Ratnadeep Ray
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031092534

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Wetlands Ecology by Susanta Kumar Chakraborty,Poulomi Sanyal,Ratnadeep Ray Pdf

This book discusses current knowledge and challenges with the ecological management and conservation of wetlands, with a focus on the East Kolkata Wetlands of India. This area is referred to as a Ramsar Site, a designation given to areas with special protection statuses, since it is the largest natural waste recycling system in the world. The site faces many threats to its biodiversity and ecosystem functioning due to anthropogenic activity in the region, and therefore an assessment of the ecosystem services, bio-ecological uniqueness, and issues stemming from climate change and human impacts is needed to develop protection strategies for the future ecological functioning and sustainability of the wetlands. The authors use GIS and remote sensing techniques to assess and monitor harmful industrial and environmental impacts on the wetlands, and to inform mitigation and conservation strategies in the face of ongoing threats such as pollution, habitat destruction and bioinvasion. The book also highlights various social and economic aspects tied to the functioning and management of the wetlands, along with ecological, biological, and physio-chemical considerations. The study will be of use to students and researchers in aquatic ecology, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability and conservation, as well as to environmental planners, engineers, and policymakers.

Author : B. Anjan Kumar Prusty,Rachna Chandra,P. A. Azeez
Publisher : Springer
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 9788132237150

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Wetland Science by B. Anjan Kumar Prusty,Rachna Chandra,P. A. Azeez Pdf

This book is an attempt to acknowledge the discipline ‘wetland science’ and to consolidate research findings, reviews and synthesis articles on different aspects of the wetlands in South Asia. The book presents 30 chapters by an international mix of experts in the field, who highlight and discuss diverse issues concerning wetlands in South Asia as case studies. The chapters are divided into different themes that represent broad issues of concern in a systematic manner keeping in mind students, researchers and general readers at large. The book introduces readers to the basics and theory of wetland science, supplemented by case studies and examples from the region. It also offers a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers in allied fields such as environmental studies, limnology, wildlife biology, aquatic biology, marine biology, and landscape ecology. To date the interdisciplinary field ‘wetland science’ is still rarely treated as a distinct discipline in its own right. Further, courses on wetland science aren’t taught at any of the world’s most prestigious universities; instead, the topics falling under this discipline are generally handled under the disciplines ‘ecology’ or under the extremely broad heading of ‘environmental studies’. It is high time that ‘Wetland Science’ be acknowledged as an interdisciplinary sub-discipline, which calls for an attempt to consolidate its various subtopics and present them comprehensively. Thus, this book also serves as a reference base on wetlands and facilitates further discussions on specific issues involved in safeguarding a sustainable future for the wetland habitats of this region.

Author : Yangbo Chen,International Association of Hydrological Sciences
Publisher : Iahs Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1901502724

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GIS and Remote Sensing in Hydrology, Water Resources and Environment by Yangbo Chen,International Association of Hydrological Sciences Pdf

Author : Nancy Hoalst-Pullen,Mark W. Patterson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 53,7 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.