Geospatial Technologies in Coastal Ecologies Monitoring and Management

This book contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge by demonstrating how geospatial technologies can support more effective coastal planning and management. These technologies, such as remote sensing, GIS, and GNSS, play a vital role in monitoring coastal ecosystems and offer powerful tools for data collection, analysis, visualization, and decision-making. They enhance the understanding of coastal needs and enable more informed and sustainable management strategies.
Intended for scientists, professionals, researchers, planners, students, and the general public, the book promotes a deeper understanding of how geospatial tools address contemporary coastal challenges. It also emphasizes inclusive decision-making and supports the development of strategies for sustainable socio-ecological coastal systems.
The book is structured into six parts. Part One introduces the fundamentals of remote sensing, including sensor networks, satellite systems, aerial imaging, photogrammetry, and air photo interpretation. Part Two covers key GIS concepts, data analysis, database management, digital image processing, and participatory GIS. Part Three explores GNSS and GPS techniques. Part Four discusses the application of geospatial tools in coastal ecological monitoring and management. Part Five presents real-world case studies and field narratives that explore a range of topics, including climatic trend analysis, shoreline dynamics modelling, mangrove canopy health, coastal land use and land cover changes, land surface temperature variations, ecological transformations, mangrove-human conflicts, climate adaptation strategies, the management of climate gaps, spatial considerations in coastal zone management, and the role of climate communication in shaping coastal narratives. And finally, Part Six examines the evolving nature of coastal research, highlighting the role of GIScience in transdisciplinary approaches and strategic decision-making.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Remote Sensing Essentials: An Introductory Overview.- Chapter 2: Sensor Networks and Satellite Systems: Tools for Earth Observation.- Chapter 3: Aerial Imaging and Photogrammetry: Techniques and Applications.- Chapter 4: Geodesy and Air Photo Interpretation: Principles and Tools for Spatial Analysis.- Chapter 5: Geographic Information Systems: The Basics and Beyond.- Chapter 6: Practical Approaches to GIS Data Analysis.- Chapter 7: Database Management System: Foundations and Practices.- Chapter 8: Digital Imaging: Processing and Analysis.- Chapter 9: Participatory GIS: A Solution to Traditional GIS Challenges.- Chapter 10: Global Navigation Satellite Systems: An Introductory Guide.- Chapter 11: GPS 101: Introduction to Global Positioning System.- Chapter 12: GPS for All: Challenges and Future Directions.- Chapter 13: Coastal Socio-ecological Systems: GIScience in Monitoring and Management.- Chapter 14: Integrating GIScience in Coastal Policy: A Socio-Ecological Perspective.- Chapter 15: Monitoring and Management of Coastal Ecologies in India: Community Narratives through PGIS.- Chapter 16: Geospatial Technologies in Coastal Ecologies Monitoring and Management on the Bengal Coast: Case Studies and Best Practices.- Chapter 17: Advancing Coastal Research: Integration of GIScience for Transdisciplinary Solutions and Strategic Decision-Making.

About the author

Kousik Das Malakar is a socio-ecological geographer, GIS analyst, and researcher with a specialization in climate change and policy. He currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, GDC Memorial College (Ch. Bansi Lal University), BRCM Vidyagram Campus, Haryana. Malakar earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Geography, Central University of Haryana. He also possesses a master's degree in social science geography from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, and a bachelor's degree from Vidyasagar University, Medinipur. His research interests encompass the climate crisis, socio-ecological systems, coastal environments and societies, sustainability, disaster studies, participatory policy planning, and geospatial technologies. In his field of research, Malakar has participated in over 150 academic events and has published books and research articles in both national and international journals. He has received numerous certifications from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) in Dehradun, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Hyderabad, and the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in New Delhi, recognizing his ability to engage in and acquire research ideas and knowledge. Additionally, he serves as an active journal reviewer and a member of the Human Development and Capability Association (US), the Unequal World (US), and the International Society for Urban Health (US).
 
Supriya Roy is a GIS analyst and socio-environmental geographer. She holds a master’s degree in social science geography from the Department of Geography, Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, and a double bachelor’s degree in social science geography from the University of Gour Banga and Vidyasagar College of Education, West Bengal (India). In her field of research, she has participated in more than 100 workshops/seminars/conferences/webinars and has contributed research monograph and articles to both national and international journals. She has been awarded multiple certifications from NIDM (New Delhi) and IIRS (Dehradun) for her active participation in research and the acquisition of knowledge and research ideas. Her research interests encompass a diverse range of topics, including coastal indigenous communities, anthropo-environmental conflicts, climate justice, climate migration, society and politics, participatory policy planning, and the applications of geographic information science.
 
Manish Kumar is an Assistant Professor and the Programme Coordinator for the M.Sc. Geoinformatics Programme at the Department of Geography, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, India. Earlier, from January 2016 to February 2020, he served as an assistant professor in the Department of Geography, Kalindi College, University of Delhi. Prior to that, from January 2009 to December 2014, he was a lecturer in the M.Sc. Remote Sensing and GIS course of Kumaun University, Nainital, India. He has also worked as a Research Associate in the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) project on “Rurbanization”. In addition, he has been a visiting faculty member at the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi. He holds a Ph.D. degree from Kumaun University (Nainital) and a postgraduate diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Dehradun. He is a steering member of the International Geographical Union (IGU) Commission on Modeling Geographical Systems. He led the Indian delegation to Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan, under the Indo-Japan (ICSSR-JSPS) Joint Research Program (2023). He has published more than 30 research papers in various national and international Science Citation Index such as Scopus, Web of Science etc. He has published 04 edited books and 02 monographs in Springer Nature. His special area of research interest includes the application of remote sensing and GIS in urban and regional planning, land use and land cover dynamics, and Environmental monitoring and modeling among others.
 

Summary

This book contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge by demonstrating how geospatial technologies can support more effective coastal planning and management. These technologies, such as remote sensing, GIS, and GNSS, play a vital role in monitoring coastal ecosystems and offer powerful tools for data collection, analysis, visualization, and decision-making. They enhance the understanding of coastal needs and enable more informed and sustainable management strategies.
Intended for scientists, professionals, researchers, planners, students, and the general public, the book promotes a deeper understanding of how geospatial tools address contemporary coastal challenges. It also emphasizes inclusive decision-making and supports the development of strategies for sustainable socio-ecological coastal systems.
The book is structured into six parts. Part One introduces the fundamentals of remote sensing, including sensor networks, satellite systems, aerial imaging, photogrammetry, and air photo interpretation. Part Two covers key GIS concepts, data analysis, database management, digital image processing, and participatory GIS. Part Three explores GNSS and GPS techniques. Part Four discusses the application of geospatial tools in coastal ecological monitoring and management. Part Five presents real-world case studies and field narratives that explore a range of topics, including climatic trend analysis, shoreline dynamics modelling, mangrove canopy health, coastal land use and land cover changes, land surface temperature variations, ecological transformations, mangrove-human conflicts, climate adaptation strategies, the management of climate gaps, spatial considerations in coastal zone management, and the role of climate communication in shaping coastal narratives. And finally, Part Six examines the evolving nature of coastal research, highlighting the role of GIScience in transdisciplinary approaches and strategic decision-making.

Product details

• Authors: Manish Kumar, Kousik Das Malakar, Supriya Roy
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 10.10.2025
• EAN: 9783031920165
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3192016-5
• No. of pages: 484
• Illustrations: XVIII, 484 p. 235 illus., 215 illus. in color.
• Series: Advances in Geographic Information Science
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Ökologie, Biosphäre, Umweltüberwachung (Umwelt-Monitoring), Geographical Information System, Remote sensing, Environmental Monitoring, Riparian Ecology, Geospatial Technology, Coastal geography, Coastal environments and ecologies, Participatory GIS, Coastal monitoring and management