Laser Remote Sensing of the Ocean
Methods and Applications
1st Edition
Published on 9. May 2001
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-471-38927-9 (ISBN)
Description
Recent advances in lasers and measuring devices, as well as new capabilities in automated data acquisition, have made possible the design and practical implementation of self-sufficient lidar systems.
Reviews / Votes
"Examines the physical aspects of laser remote sensing and gives specific examples of airborne lidar systems and their practical application." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 3, September 2001) "...a useful reference...provides an excellent overview of the theory and practice of spectral lidar remote sensing for the evaluation of marine environments." (Physics Today, January 2003)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
557 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-38927-9 (9780471389279)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Alexey Fedorovich Bunkin is Russian physicist and researcher. Achievements include being the first to realize the nonlinear laser spectoscopy application for remote sencing of chemical contaminations in the ocean. He is a recipient of the Soviet Union State prize, 1984; International Science grantee, 1992-1995.
Konstantin I. Voliak is the author of Laser Remote Sensing of the Ocean: Methods and Applications, published by Wiley.
Konstantin I. Voliak is the author of Laser Remote Sensing of the Ocean: Methods and Applications, published by Wiley.
Content
Preface.
Introduction.
General Principles and Applications of Lidars.
Hydrographic Lidars: Design and Basic Applications.
Laser Spectroscopy of Photosynthesizing Organisms in the Ocean.
Nonlinear Raman Spectroscopy in Water Temperature Measurement.
Appendix.
References.
Index.
Introduction.
General Principles and Applications of Lidars.
Hydrographic Lidars: Design and Basic Applications.
Laser Spectroscopy of Photosynthesizing Organisms in the Ocean.
Nonlinear Raman Spectroscopy in Water Temperature Measurement.
Appendix.
References.
Index.