Global Land-Ocean Geospatial Applications: Mapping and Surveying with Remote Sensing and GIS - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1032728612 ISBN 13: 9781032728612

Verlag: CRC Press, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

This book facilitates a deeper understanding of the diverse applications of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) in land and ocean mapping and surveying across different fields and regions, bringing forward the best practices and innovations happening worldwide. It includes a variety of analytical methodologies used for managing different landscapes and ocean sites and explores how emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence, will shape the future of digital geospatial surveying and analysis. With real-world projects and step-by-step applications, this book helps professionals and students in various fields navigate these technologies effectively and stay current with the latest trends.

 Key Features:

• Provides a detailed and thorough overview of GIS and RS applications, covering principles and techniques.
• Explores unique insights into practices across North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and Oceania, offering a broad range of perspectives and practical solutions.
• Includes a range of practical applications and case studies from real-world projects that provide valuable lessons and insights from experienced professionals.
• Addresses emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and augmented reality as applied to geospatial science.
• Breaks down complex concepts into easily understandable language for those new to the field while offering depth for experienced practitioners seeking to broaden their expertise.

This is an ideal text for professionals working with geospatial information, mapping, and surveying who seek practical examples, innovative approaches, and awareness of emerging trends. It’s suitable for geospatial data analysts, planners, environmental scientists, surveyors, disaster management professionals, logistics managers, and those who work in related fields.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charla M. Burnett

is a global development and technology governance specialist with a Ph.D. in Global Governance and Human Security. Her interdisciplinary work bridges geospatial science, energy systems, and digital transformation, focusing on participatory mapping, infrastructure optimization, and climate policy. She has led applied research and programmatic initiatives for USAID, the United Nations, and academic institutions, advancing the integration of GIS and remote sensing into sustainable energy planning and emissions reduction strategies. She is a co-founder of the International Society of Participatory Mapping, a former U.S. Earth Observations Group member, and a contributing expert on AI infrastructure policy to the Biden Administration’s 2024 Executive Order. She recently served as a USAID Science for Development Fellow focusing on decision support systems for methane mitigation and the legal frameworks underpinning digital energy transitions.

Biswajeet Pradhan

is a distinguished expert in geospatial science, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence, with over 20 years of academic and research experience. He is currently a professor at the University of Technology Sydney, where he leads innovative research in disaster risk reduction, environmental modeling, and urban planning. He has authored over 700 peer-reviewed articles and several books, making significant contributions to the field. A recipient of numerous international awards, he is recognized as one of the world’s leading scientists in geospatial research and its applications in addressing global challenges.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1032728612
• ISBN 13: 9781032728612
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 304
• Herausgeber: Burnett Charla M., Pradhan Biswajeet
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