Volume 2: Handbook of Spatio-Temporal Monitoring of Water Resources
and Climate is aimed to describe the current state of knowledge and
developments of geospatial technologies (Remote Sensing and Geographic
Information Systems) for assessing and managing water resources under
climate change. It is a collective achievement of renowned researchers
and academicians working in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) mountain
range. The HKH region is a part of the Third Pole outside the polar
regions due to its largest permanent snow cover. Importantly, the
Himalayan belt is geologically fragile and vulnerable to geohazards
(e.g. landslides, land subsidence, rockfalls, debris flow, avalanches,
and earthquakes). Therefore, critical assessment and geospatial
solutions are indispensable to safeguard the natural resources and
human beings in the Himalayas using space-borne satellite datasets.
This book also showcases various remote sensing techniques and
algorithms in the field of urban sprawling, urban microclimate and air
pollution. The potential impacts of climate change on the cryosphere
and water resources are also highlighted. This comprehensive Handbook
is highly interdisciplinary and explains the role of geospatial
technologies in studying the water resources of the Himalayas
considering climate change. Key Features This book is unique as it
focuses on the utility of satellite data for monitoring snow cover
variability, snowmelt runoff, glacier lakes, avalanche susceptibility
and flood modeling. Explain how Remote Sensing techniques are useful
for mapping and managing the morphology and ecology of the Himalayan
River. Addresses how geospatial technologies are valuable for
understanding climate change impact on hydrological extremes, the
potential impact of land use/land cover change (LULC) on hydrology and
water resources management. It highlights the impact of LULC changes
on land surface temperature, groundwater, and air pollution in urban
areas. Includes contributions from global professionals working in the
HKH region. Readership The Handbook serves as a valuable reference for
students, researchers, scientists, Hydrologists, hydro-ecologists,
meteorologists, geologists, decision makers and all others who wish to
advance their knowledge on monitoring and managing water resources and
urban ecosystem using remote sensing in the HKH region considering
climate change.
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Spatio-Temporal Monitoring of Water Resources and Climate
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781000784343
Publisert
2022
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CRC Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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