Environmental Remote Sensing & Systems Analysis (Hb) Hardcover

"Environmental Remote Sensing and Systems Analysis" uses a systems perspective and numerous real-world examples to demonstrate how remote sensing technologies can inform environmental decision-making. This full-color book offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach and the newest remote sensing tools for understanding environmental impacts, the complexities of environmental management, and related policy issues.   Structured in three sections, the book systematically covers the use of remote sensing for monitoring water quality, air quality, and changes in land use and environmental degradation. Chapters explore the relationships between human activities and natural systems, addressing questions like the regional consequences of coastal oil spills and the impact of urbanization on water absorption at the edge of cities. Throughout the book, experts discuss innovative measurement techniques, mathematical modeling, and image processing methods