
Remote Sensing of Impervious Surfaces
Qihao Weng(Editor)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 3. October 2007
Book
Hardback
494 pages
978-1-4200-4374-7 (ISBN)
Description
Remote sensing of impervious surfaces has matured using advances in geospatial technology so recent that its applications have received only sporadic coverage in remote sensing literature. Remote Sensing of Impervious Surfaces is the first to focus entirely on this developing field. It provides detailed coverage of mapping, data extraction, and modeling techniques specific to analyzing impervious surfaces, such as roads and buildings.
Written by renowned experts in the field, this book reviews the major approaches that apply to this emerging field as well as current challenges, developments, and trends. The authors introduce remote sensing digital image processing techniques for estimating and mapping impervious surfaces in urban and rural areas. Presenting the latest modeling tools and algorithms for data extraction and analysis, the book explains how to differentiate roads, roofs, and other manmade structures from remotely sensed images for individual analysis.
The final chapters examine how to use impervious surface data for predicting the flow of storm- or floodwater and studying trends in population, land use, resource distribution, and other real-world applications in environmental, urban, and regional planning. Each chapter offers a consistent format including a concise review of basic concepts and methodologies, timely case studies, and guidance for solving problems and analyzing data using the techniques presented.
Written by renowned experts in the field, this book reviews the major approaches that apply to this emerging field as well as current challenges, developments, and trends. The authors introduce remote sensing digital image processing techniques for estimating and mapping impervious surfaces in urban and rural areas. Presenting the latest modeling tools and algorithms for data extraction and analysis, the book explains how to differentiate roads, roofs, and other manmade structures from remotely sensed images for individual analysis.
The final chapters examine how to use impervious surface data for predicting the flow of storm- or floodwater and studying trends in population, land use, resource distribution, and other real-world applications in environmental, urban, and regional planning. Each chapter offers a consistent format including a concise review of basic concepts and methodologies, timely case studies, and guidance for solving problems and analyzing data using the techniques presented.
Reviews / Votes
". . . well-organized and the chapters well-written . . . will serve as a comprehensive treatment for impervious surface remote sensing neophytes, as well as a valuable reference for veteran researchers and practitioners."- Daniel L. Civco, Department of Natural Resources Management and Engineering, University of Connecticut, in Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, July 2008, Vol. 74, No. 7
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional
Illustrations
174 s/w Abbildungen, 16 farbige Abbildungen, 79 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 31 s/w Tabellen
31 Tables, black and white; 79 Halftones, black and white; 16 Illustrations, color; 174 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
793 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4200-4374-7 (9781420043747)
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Content
Digital Remote Sensing Methods. Technology Advances in Impervious Surface Estimation and Mapping. Transport-Related Impervious Surfaces. Roof-Related Impervious Surfaces. Impervious Surface Data Applications.