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Tracking fracking : monitoring atmospheric effects of hydraulic fracturing using remote sensing

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is an unconventional gas extraction technique that enables the exploitation of new gas and oil reserves in subterranean shale deposits. The environmental effects of unconventional oil and gas extraction are the[...]

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Civil earth observations : national strategy and plan /

Brendon Walters, Editor | [S.l.] : Nova Science Publisher | Space science, exploration and policies | 2014

The U.S. Government is the largest provider of environmental and Earth-system data in the world. Voluminous amounts of data and information come from a complex array of satellites, ocean buoys, stream gauges, human surveys, and other platforms f[...]

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Proceedings of the 2014 conference on Big Data from Space (BiDS'14) : 12th-14th November 2014, ESA-ESRIN, Frascati, Italy

P. Soille, Editor ; Pier Giorgio Marchetti, Editor ; European Commission, Author | Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union | Scientific and Technical Research series | 2014

The focus is on the whole data life cycle, ranging from data acquisition by space borne and ground-based sensors to data management, analysis and exploitation in the domains of Earth Observation, Space Science, Space Engineering, Space Weather, [...]

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Remote sensing of natural resources

Guangxing Wang, Editor ; Qihao Weng, Editor | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group | Taylor & Francis series in remote sensing applications series | 2014

Highlighting new technologies, Remote Sensing of Natural Resources explores advanced remote sensing systems and algorithms for image processing, enhancement, feature extraction, data fusion, image classification, image-based modeling, image-base[...]

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The surveillance imperative : geosciences during the Cold War and beyond /

Simone Turchetti, Editor ; Peder Roberts, Editor | New York : Palgrave Macmillan | Palgrave studies in the history of science and technology | 2014

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Physical principles of remote sensing

W.G. Rees, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2013

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Research methods in remote sensing

B. Bhatta, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in earth system sciences | 2013

This book introduces the overall concepts of research methods in Remote Sensing. It also addresses the entire research framework, ranging from ontology to documentation. As such, it covers the theory while providing a solid basis for engaging i[...]

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Continuity of Earth Observation data for Australia: research and development dependencies to 2020

CSIRO, Astronomy and Space Science (Australia), Issuing body | [S.l.] : CSIRO Publishing | 2012

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The earth observation handbook : special edition for Rio+20

S. Ward, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2012

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Remote sensing

Siamak Khorram, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2012

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Signal and image processing for remote sensing

C. H. Chen, Editor | Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press | 2012

Second Edition explores the most up-to-date signal and image processing methods for dealing with remote sensing problems. Although most data from satellites are in image form, signal processing can contribute significantly in extracting informat[...]

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Computer processing of remotely-sensed images : an introduction

Paul M. Mather, Author ; Koch, Magaly, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2011

Remotely-sensed images of the Earth's surface provide an invaluable source of information about the geographical distribution of natural and cultural features, as well as a record of changes in environmental conditions over decadal time-scales. [...]

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Computer processing of remotely-sensed images : an introduction

Paul M. Mather, Author ; Koch, Magaly, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 2011

Remotely-sensed images of the Earth's surface provide an invaluable source of information about the geographical distribution of natural and cultural features, as well as a record of changes in environmental conditions over decadal time-scales. [...]

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Global Aerospace Monitoring and Disaster Management

Valery Alexandrovich Menshikov, Author ; Anatoly N. Perminov, Author ; Yuri M. Urlichich, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2011

The book is devoted to the prospects of using aerospace monitoring potential for new approach to disaster management matter: early warning about cataclasmic natural events and man-made catastrophes. It is intended to introduce IGMASS concept to [...]

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H2OPE : Tigris Euphrates and the global water crisis

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2011

Earth observation and remote sensing satellites provide valuable data for large monitoring of fresh water quality, and sustainable water management. This report shows how information from remote sensing satellites, together with Geographic Infor[...]

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Introduction to remote sensing

James B. Campbell, Author ; Randolph H. Wynne, Author | [S.l.] : Guilford Press | 2011

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Introduction to subsurface imaging

Bahaa E. A. Saleh, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2011

Introducing the principles, methods and applications of subsurface sensing and imaging, this book covers a wide range of techniques. Unifying the underlying physical and mathematical similarities, Saleh includes homework problems, plus numerous [...]

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Near-space remote sensing : potential and challenges

Wen-Qin Wang, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in electrical and computer engineering, ISSN 2191-8112 | 2011

Near-Space Remote Sensing: Potential and Challenges concentrates mainly on the role of near-space vehicles in bridging the gap between satellites and airplanes for microwave remote sensing applications, providing a top-level system description a[...]

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Near-space remote sensing : potential and challenges

Wen-Qin Wang, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in electrical and computer engineering, ISSN 2191-8112 | 2011

Near-Space Remote Sensing: Potential and Challenges concentrates mainly on the role of near-space vehicles in bridging the gap between satellites and airplanes for microwave remote sensing applications, providing a top-level system description a[...]

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Observation de la Terre par télédétection : fondements physiques, méthodologiques et technologiques

F. Becker, Author | Sarrebruck (Germany) : Éditions universitaires européennes | 2011

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Cover Art Satellite Radar Interferometry : Subsidence Monitoring Techniques

V.B.H ketelaar, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Remote sensing and digital image processing | 2010

This book covers a combination of scientific research and the practical demand for subsidence monitoring techniques focused on the satellite radar interferometry technique (InSAR). it covers the topic in a generic way: both prevision and reliabi[...]

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Fundamentals of satellite remote sensing

Emilio Chuvieco ; Alfredo Huete | Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press | 2010

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GEOSS for climate : The Geo climate sociatal benefit area

[S.l.] : European Commission | 2010

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Innovations in remote sensing and photogrammetry

Australasian Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Conference ; Simon Jones, Editor ; Karin Reinke, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Lecture notes in geoinformation and cartography | 2009

This book aims to highlight some of the broad and multi-disciplinary applications, and emerging practices, that remote sensing and photogrammetric technologies lend themselves to. Papers are presented here as a collection of peer reviewed papers[...]

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The Sage handbook of remote sensing

Timothy A. Warner, Editor ; M. Duane Nellis, Editor ; Giles M. Foody, Editor | Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage | 2009

Developments in remote sensing technology have greatly extended the range of data available to those studying the Earth from a distance. A remote sensing analyst can now choose from a wide range of spatial, spectral, temporal and radiometric sca[...]

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The Sage handbook of remote sensing

Timothy A. Warner, Editor ; M. Duane Nellis, Editor ; Giles M. Foody, Editor | Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage | 2009

Developments in remote sensing technology have greatly extended the range of data available to those studying the Earth from a distance. A remote sensing analyst can now choose from a wide range of spatial, spectral, temporal and radiometric sc[...]

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Space technologies for the benefit of human society and earth

Phillip Olla, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2009

Contents SMOS : Earth’s water monitoring mission - India’s EO pyramid for holistic development - Shifting paradigms in water management - Operational oceanography and the Sentinel-3 system - Advanced space technology for oil spill detection - Fr[...]

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Threats, risks, and sustainability : answers by space

Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Editor ; Charlotte Mathieu, Editor ; Agnieszka Lukaszczyk, Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2009

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Earth observing platforms and sensors : manual of remote sensing

Mark W. Jackson, Editor | [S.l.] : American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing | 2009

"This volume of the Manual of Remote Sensing series, Volume 1.1: Earth Observing Platforms & Sensors, updates the previous CD-ROM database of sensors and platforms and adds chapters of context for major families of sensors and platforms. The int[...]

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The earth observation handbook : climate change special edition 2008

Peter Bond, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2008

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