This book is about applications of remote sensing techniques in
the studies on soils. In pursuance of the objective, the book
initially provides an introduction to various elements and
concepts of remote sensing, and associated technologies , namely
Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS)
in chapter-1. An overview of the sensors used to collect remote
sensing data and important Earth observation missions is provided
in chapter-2. The processing of satellite digital data (geometric
and radiometric corrections, feature reduction, digital data fusion,
image enhancements and analysis) is dealt with in Chapter-3. In the
chapter to follow the interpretation of remote sensing data , very
important and crucial step in deriving information on natural
resources including soils resources, is discussed. An
introduction to soils as a natural body with respect to their
formation, physical and chemical properties used during inventory
of soils, and soil classification is given in Chapter-5.The spectral
response patterns of soils including hyperspectral characteristics
-fundamental to deriving information on soils from spectral
measurements, and the techniques of soil resources mapping are
discussed in chapter-6 and -7,respectively. Furthermore, the
creation of digital soil resources database and the
development of soil information systems, a very important aspect of
storage and dissemination of digital soil data to the end users are
discussed in ch.apter-8. Lastly, the applications of remote sensing
techniques in soil moisture estimation and soil fertility evaluation
are covered in chapter-9 and -10, respectively.
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ISBN
9783662537404
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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