Geographical information systems, geodata and remo Books

Forest management has evolved from a mercantilist view to a multi-functional one that integrates economic, social, and ecological aspects. However, the issue of sustainability is not yet resolved...

Advances in Responsible Land Administration challenges conventional forms of land administration by introducing alternative approaches and provides the basis for a new land administration theory. A...

GIS and BIM in Infrastructure Projects: An Introduction to Applications Across the Lifecycle demonstrates how geographic information systems (GIS) can complement building information modelling (BIM)...

Prompt Cartography: Interactive Map Design with LLMs is a practical, research-informed guide to directing large language models and AI agents to design modern interactive maps across web, mobile, and...

This book provides the first comprehensive reassessment in over 30 years of the Danelaw, an area of north-eastern England, established in the late 9th century in a treaty made between King Alfred of...

GIS and BIM in Infrastructure Projects: An Introduction to Applications Across the Lifecycle demonstrates how geographic information systems (GIS) can complement building information modelling (BIM)...

This book examines artificial intelligence applications in agricultural water management and irrigation systems. It covers AI-driven approaches including machine learning, deep learning, and neural...

This book delves into the intricate relationship between climate change, urbanisation, political attitudes, and spatial inequities, examining how these elements collectively shape vulnerability in...

This book delves into the intricate relationship between climate change, urbanisation, political attitudes, and spatial inequities, examining how these elements collectively shape vulnerability in...

Climate change is an intensifying reality of the present, reshaping land systems, ecosystems, and human livelihoods across the globe. Its impacts are most clearly manifested through changes in land...

Watershed Planning and Management examines the science, technology, and practice of managing land and water resources through the watershed approach. It integrates hydrology, geomorphology, soil and...

Silviculture: Integrating Cultivation Techniques, Forest Biometry, and Marketing Practices is a comprehensive academic resource designed to guide students, researchers, and forestry professionals...

Agriculture is going through a technology renaissance with deep learning leading the way. This volume addresses how advanced AI methods are transforming the future of farming, food systems, and...

Dynamic Point Symbols in Earthquake Mapping: Visualization Research in Space and Time examines how animated symbols enhance digital map comprehension, particularly for earthquake data visualization...

This book explores the innovative use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS)—commonly known as drones—for methane emissions monitoring (i.e., detection, localization, and quantification) by...

This book addresses critical issues for contemporary cities building their future, presenting a cohesive narrative rooted in the diverse experiences of its authors and reflecting the systemic nature...

This book explores what’s happening to ways of seeing urban spaces in the contemporary moment, when so many of the technologies through which cities are visualised are digital. Cities have always...

Providing an in-depth exploration into the rivers of Habsburg Galicia (part of Austrian Poland) in the 19th century, this volume combines analysis of historical hydrographic data with modern GIS and...

This book represents an initiative to amalgamate research findings from a diverse array of international perspectives on building permits, addressing their innovation and digital evolution. With a...

The conference on Mine Surveying and Mining Area Protection is devoted to exploring both theoretical and practical aspects of surface and mine surveying, with a special emphasis on new measurement...

This third edition offers a comprehensive and updated exploration of how remote sensing technologies can be effectively applied in landscape ecology. A major highlight of this edition is the addition...

The population census is the primary data source for any demographic analysis, the execution of social and economic development programmes, administrative activity, as well as for policy decisions,...

Since the publication of the second edition of Richard Plant’s bestselling textbook Spatial Data Analysis in Ecology and Agriculture Using R, the methodology of spatial data analysis and the suite of...

This edited volume takes a comprehensive look at solid waste management across jurisdictions in Canada, including provinces, territories, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. It provides the...

MXene-based Gas Sensors represents a significant contribution to the field, encompassing the latest theoretical and experimental investigations. It meticulously covers the classification of MXenes,...

A new breed of low Earth orbit satellites is making planetary-scale observation and analysis ubiquitous. This book explores how this condition feeds spatially explicit artificial intelligence, GeoAI,...

This edited volume explores the agency of environmental media in architectural production. As design disciplines confront the changing landscapes and consequences of climate breakdown, media for...

First published in 1981, Introductory Spatial Analysis uses ideas from dimensional analysis and stochastic process theory to provide a consistent, logical framework for map analysis. ‘Geography is...

The climate over the Indian subcontinent is influenced by complex interactions between the atmosphere, ocean, and land, along with human interventions that are influencing heat extremes, changing...

Floods are difficult to prevent but can be managed in order to reduce their environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts. Flooding poses a serious threat to life and property, and therefore...

First published in 1981, Introductory Spatial Analysis uses ideas from dimensional analysis and stochastic process theory to provide a consistent, logical framework for map analysis. ‘Geography is...

Volume 1 of a two volume set, this book is a self-contained, state-of-the-art analysis of remote sensing, ground-based, and spatial techniques used for characterizing biomass burning events and...

Timely and reliable information on natural resources, regarding their potential and limitations, is a prerequisite for sustainable development. Geospatial technologies offer immense potential in...

Tourism is an extremely challenging business. Some strategies work phenomenally well sometimes and fail at others. You may be aware of the increased fragmentation of the consumer market and of the...

The consumption and distribution of food, as well as its production, has become a major public policy issue over the past few decades; what we eat is no longer merely a private matter but carries...

Energy Images: Aesthetics of Resemblance and Form explores how visual representations of future oil and gas resources shape energy policy, investment decisions, and public understanding.Drawing on...

This detailed book introduces China's national dynamic water resources assessment model, presenting its construction, application scenarios, and modern modeling approach to replace traditional...

This book is a comprehensive compilation on the integrated approaches and strategies for sustainable crop protection and food security. It covers a wide range of topics, which includes, the...

This book is focused on a specialized but important subject of coastal and marine ecosystem management based on remote sensing imageries, such as Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) from Sentinel-1,...

As climate change accelerates, so does the urgency to understand and address its unequal impacts. This book explores the uneven impacts of climate change and how it affects the lives and livelihoods...

This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to environmental engineering, covering a wide range of computational tools, modeling approaches, and data analysis methods. It explores various...

The role of artificial intelligence is crucial in the domain of Earth Observation (EO) data analysis. Deep learning-based approaches have improved accuracy, but they have affected the reliability and...

Harnessing Machine Learning for Environmental Restoration and Surveillance is an extensive and comprehensive book, showcasing the applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence in...

The text comprehensively focusses on the use of artificial intelligence and optimization techniques for creating smart information systems.Focuses on extracting information from blockchain repository...

This book conceptualizes and synthesizes worldwide research on the quality of urban life. It looks at quality of life within urban cities analysing amenities, infrastructure and assets while also...

This book explores the cutting-edge integration of generative artifical intelligence (AI) techniques to enhance environmental remote sensing, providing a comprehensive guide from foundational...

The second edition of Geographic Information Systems in Water Resources Engineering, thoroughly revised and updated, presents a comprehensive review of the concepts and applications of GIS in various...

This book introduces the application of computer vision (CV) and AI technologies to indoor personnel information monitoring, outdoor thermal environment monitoring, construction safety monitoring,...