Remote Sensing of Impervious Surfaces

Zusatztext ". . . 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 Informationen zum Autor Qihao Weng Zusammenfassung Focusses on mapping, data extraction, and modeling techniques specific to remote sensing of impervious surfaces. This book introduces remote sensing digital image processing techniques for estimating and mapping impervious surfaces in urban and rural areas. It presents several tools and algorithms for data extraction and analysis. Inhaltsverzeichnis Digital Remote Sensing Methods. Technology Advances in Impervious Surface Estimation and Mapping. Transport-Related Impervious Surfaces. Roof-Related Impervious Surfaces. Impervious Surface Data Applications.

Product details

• Authors: Qihao Weng, Qihao (Indiana State University Weng
• Assisted by: Qihao Weng (Editor), Qihao (Indiana State University Weng (Editor), Weng Qihao (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.10.2007
• EAN: 9781420043747
• ISBN: 978-1-4200-4374-7
• No. of pages: 494
• Series: Remote Sensing Applications Series; Remote Sensing Applications Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Imaging Systems, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Chemical & Biochemical, Electrical Engineering, Image processing, Human Geography, Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing, Geographical information systems, geodata and remote sensing