Remote Sensing and GIS

Beginning with the history and basic concepts of remote sensing and GIS, the book gives an exhaustive coverage of optical, thermal and microwave remote sensing, global navigation satellite systems (such as GPS), digital photogrammetry, visual image analysis, digital image processing, spatial and attribute data model, geospatial analysis, and planning, implementation and management of GIS. It also presents the modern trends of remote sensing and GIS with an illustrated discussion on its numerous applications. The appendices provide the prerequisites required for understanding remote sensing and GIS technology.PART I: REMOTE SENSING AND IMAGE ANALYSIS ; 1. Concept of Remote Sensing ; 2. Types of Remote Sensing and Sensor Characteristics ; 3. History of Remote Sensing and Indian Space Program ; 4. Photographic Imaging ; 5. Digital Imaging ; 6. Microwave Remote Sensing ; 7. Ground-Truth Data and Global Positioning System ; 8. Photogrammetry ; 9. Visual Image Interpretation ; 10. Digital Image Processing ; 11. Data Integration, Analysis, and Presentation ; 12. Applications of Remote Sensing ; PART II: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS ; 13. Concept of Geographic Information Systems ; 14. Functions and Advantages of GIS ; 15. Spatial Data Model ; 16. Attribute Data Management and Metadata Concept ; 17. Process of GIS ; 18. Geospatial Analysis ; 19. Planning, Implementation, and Management of GIS ; 20. Modern Trends of GIS