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Global ForestMonitoringfrom EarthObservationEdited by

Frederic AchardMatthew C. Hansen

Series: Earth Observation of Global Changes

Covering recent developments in satellite observationdata undertaken for monitoring forest areas fromglobal to national levels, this book highlights opera-tional tools and systems for monitoring forest ecosys-tems. It provides dynamic information on the locationand evolution of forest resources necessary to proper-ly define, implement, and evaluate strategies relatedto multilateral environmental agreements such as theUN Framework Convention on Climate Change, andtackles the technical issues surrounding the ability toproduce accurate and consistent estimates of green-house gas emissions and removals from forest areachanges worldwide and at country level.• Includes many valuable lessons and recommen-

dations on ways to improve global monitoring offorest cover from Earth observation technology

• Presents innovative and cutting-edge remotesensing techniques

• Provides examples of successful forest covermonitoring programs from national to globalscales

• Draws on the contributions of renowned globalscientists

Selected Contents

Introduction

Forest Ecosystem Services: Biodiversity, WaterResources, Livelihoods. Role of Forests in the GlobalCarbon Cycle and Impact of Forest Cover Changeson the Global Carbon Cycle. ...

Monitoring of Forest Cover: Operational Examplesat Global to National Scales with Satellite Imageryfrom Optical Sensors

Use of Coarse Resolution Imagery to Identify HotSpots of Forest Loss at Global Scale. Use of aSystematic Statistical Sample with ModerateResolution Imagery to Assess Forest Cover Changesat Tropical to Global Scale. ...

Monitoring of Forest Cover with EmergingTechnologies

The ALOS PALSAR Dataset. Monitoring of Forests atRegional Scales: Examples in the Amazon Basin andBorneo. ...

Catalog no. K15197, November 2012, c. 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-5201-2, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook

Remote Sensingof ProtectedLandsEdited by

Yeqiao WangUniversity of Rhode Island,Kingston, USA

Series: Remote SensingApplications

“Contributed by a group of leading and well-published scholars in the field, this book is the firstto dedicate to the applications of remote sensingscience and technology for inventory, monitoring,and managing of protected lands and waters.”

—From the Series Foreword by Qihao Weng, Ph.D.,Hawthorn Woods, Indiana, USA

As debates about climate change and sustainabilityintensify, national parks and other protected landsbecome more important as indicators of ecosystemconditions. Providing a suite of remote sensing-basedapproaches for dealing with the inventory and moni-toring of protected lands around the world, this bookaddresses contemporary issues in monitoring, conser-vation planning, and ecosystem forecasting. Casestudies explore remote sensing applications andexamine advanced remote sensing technologies,including airborne and spaceborne high spatial reso-lution imageries, multispectral and multitemporaltime series data, satellite interferometric syntheticaperture radar (InSAR), and the integration of remotesensing and field measurements for informationextraction and modeling.• Focuses on the application of remote sensing in

inventorying and monitoring protected lands• Provides state-of-the-art information on

satellite-based remote sensing approaches• Compares protected lands with unprotected

areas to measure ecosystem and environmentalchanges

• Includes in-depth case studies from around theworld

• Contains more than 200 illustrations and a 32-page color insert

Selected Contents

Remote Sensing of Protected Lands: An Overview.Remote Sensing of Changing Landscape of ProtectedLands. Remote Sensing for Inventory, Mapping, andConservation of Protected Lands and Waters.Remote Sensing for Inventory and Monitoring ofFrontier Lands. Remote Sensing in Decision Supportfor Management of Protected Lands. Index.

Catalog no. K11949, November 2011, 604 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-4187-7, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook



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MultiscaleHydrologicRemote SensingPerspectives andApplicationsEdited by

Ni-Bin ChangUniversity of Central Florida,Orlando, USA

Yang HongUniversity of Oklahoma, Norman, USA

Reflecting the current focus of hydrological sciencestoday, this color book discusses interdisciplinary issuesin water resources research and remote sensing tech-nology. It presents an exquisite arrangement of sen-sors, platforms, and problem-oriented features andcovers all components of the hydrologic cycle, such asprecipitation, soil moisture, evaporation, transpira-tion, lake and reservoir levels, terrestrial water storage,river discharge, and snow pack. Taking a multiscaleapproach, it addresses future concerns of hydrologicremote sensing under global change, including pop-ulation growth, economic development and urban-ization, and environmental degradation.• Covers state-of-the-art remote sensing technologies• Includes case studies from around the world• Organizes topics by theme, making it easy to

grasp a broad picture of applications• Focuses on applications to enhance field-orient-

ed problem solving• Offers a multiscale treatment of issues in cou-

pled human and natural systems• Contains extensive full-color illustrations

Selected Contents

Toward Multiscale Hydrologic Remote Sensing forCreating Integrated Hydrologic Observatories

Local-Scale Hydrological Remote Sensing

Urban-Scale Hydrological Remote Sensing

Regional-Scale Hydrological Remote Sensing

Continental- and Global-Scale Hydrological RemoteSensing

Catalog no. K13588, March 2012, 568 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-7745-6, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook

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Remote Sensingof Land Use andLand CoverPrinciples andApplicationsEdited by

Chandra P. GiriUSGS/Earth ResourcesObservation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls,South Dakota, USA

Series: Remote Sensing Applications

This book discusses the fundamentals of land-use andland-cover characterization, mapping, and monitor-ing using remote sensing technology. After coveringthe basic concepts and history, it presents state-of-the-art methods and techniques in data acquisition, pre-processing, classification, image interpretation, andaccuracy assessment. It also includes examples ofland-cover applications at global, continental, andnational scales around the world. A synopsis of currentknowledge and new frontiers in remote sensing ofland use and land cover, this book highlights the needfor better land-use and land-cover change informa-tion at multiple scales.• Presents case studies from around the world• Emphasizes the use of multiresolution, multitem-

poral, and multisensor remotely sensed data• Explores new frontiers in land-cover mapping

and forecasting• Highlights the importance of land cover as one

of the major essential climate variables• Includes a 32-page color insert

Selected Contents

Overview: Brief Overview of Remote Sensing of LandCover. History of Land-Cover Mapping. BasicPrinciples: Semantic Issues in Land-Cover Analysis:Representation, Analysis, and Visualization. Overviewof Land-Cover Classifications and TheirInteroperability. Revisiting Land-Cover MappingConcepts. Evaluating Land-Cover Legends Using theUN Land-Cover Classification System. ... ApplicationExamples: Operational Service Demonstration forGlobal Land-Cover Mapping: The GlobCover andGlobCorine Experiences for 2005 and 2009.Continental and Regional Approaches for ImprovingLand-Cover Maps of Africa. Land-Cover Mapping inTropical Asia. Land Cover and Its Change in Europe:1990–2006. ... Looking Ahead: The NASA Land-Cover and Land-Use Change Program: ResearchAgenda and Progress (2005–2011). ...

Catalog no. 70746, May 2012, 477 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7074-3, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook



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HyperspectralRemote Sensingof VegetationEdited by

Prasad S. ThenkabailU.S. Geological Survey, Arizona,USA

John G. LyonClifton, Virginia, USA

Alfredo HueteUniversity of Technology, Sydney, Australia

“The authors solicited the help of numerous high-quality hyperspectral remote sensing scientists towrite this book. ... I am particularly impressed withthe in-depth treatment on leaf and plant biophys-ical and biochemical properties ... No other bookcontains such detailed information about hyper-spectral remote sensing of vegetation.”

—John R. Jensen, Carolina Distinguished Professor,University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA

“... fills an important gap in today’s literature. ...This book will greatly increase the research com-munities' understanding of how to use hyperspec-tral data to solve otherwise intractable problems inplant applications from crops to forests.”

—Susan L. Ustin, Professor of Environmental and Resource Sciences, University of California,

Davis, USA

“... provides excellent coverage of the research andapplication of high spectral resolution measure-ments for vegetation mapping, monitoring andanalysis. This book brings together an enormousrange of topical areas, leaving the reader with amuch improved understanding of the vital role anduse of the hyperspectral sensing for plant andecosystem studies.”

—Greg Asner, Professor, Carnegie Institution forScience, Stanford University, California, USA

With contributions from pioneering internationalexperts in hyperspectral remote sensing (or imagingspectroscopy), this book demonstrates the experi-ence, utility, methods, and models needed to studyterrestrial vegetation using hyperspectral data. Eachchapter focuses on specific applications, reviews exist-ing knowledge, highlights advances, and providesguidance for the use of hyperspectral data in the studyof vegetation. The book considers applications including crop yield modeling, crop biophysical andbiochemical property characterization, and cropmoisture assessment.

Includes a 40-page color insertCatalog no. K12019, October 2011, 781 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-4537-0, $199.95 / £121.00Also available as an eBook

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Remote Sensingof DroughtInnovative MonitoringApproachesEdited by

Brian D. WardlowUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

Martha C. AndersonUSDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Beltsville,Maryland, USA

James P. VerdinUS Geological Survey, Earth Resources Observation andScience (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

"This is by far the most comprehensive book ondrought studies using satellite remote sensing. ...brings new insights, methods, and approaches toadvance remote sensing of drought monitoring ...edited and written by some of the highly respectedmembers of the remote sensing community ... amust for anyone interested in seeking the mostadvanced and sophisticated methods of studyingmeteorological, hydrological, agricultural andsocioeconomic droughts using advanced remotesensing data, methods, and models."

—Prasad S. Thenkabail, U.S. Geological Survey

"... a seminal book on the interrelationshipbetween drought management and the applica-tion of remote sensing technologies to the complexchallenges associated with drought monitoringand early warning. ... timely and informative ..."

—From the Foreword by Donald A. Wilhite, Professorand Director, School of Natural Resources, University of

Nebraska–Lincoln

"A book like this can help to reinforce the messagethat high-quality early warning and monitoringproducts can be provided to the community and todecision makers as long as there is political com-mitment and continuity in the provision of earthobservation data."

—Felix Rembold, Joint Research Centre of theEuropean Commission, Italy

This book presents globally applicable remote sensingapproaches for large-area drought monitoring. Thetext covers applications for monitoring and estimatingvegetation health, soil moisture, evapotranspiration,and precipitation. Each chapter includes a literaturereview and a technical description of the remote sens-ing instrument or data and the methodology used.The chapters also discuss the products and informa-tion derived and how they can be applied to droughtmonitoring, as well as future work and considerationsfor using the technique.

Includes a 40-page color insertCatalog no. K11599, April 2012, 484 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3557-9, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook





Signal andImageProcessing forRemote SensingSecond Edition Edited by

C.H. ChenUniversity of Massachusetts,Dartmouth, USA

Praise for the First Edition

“... this book will be useful to advance automatedimage processing and the integration of remotesensor data with ecosystem and atmospheric models.”

—Ross Lunetta, co-editor of Remote Sensing ChangeDetection and Remote Sensing and GIS Accuracy

Assessment

“... the breadth and depth of content make thisbook an excellent reference for researchers, includ-ing graduate students, engaged in advancedremote sensing data analysis, who will find thatsome chapters provide inspiration to their ownresearch.”

—Qian Du, Department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering, Mississippi State University,

Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, Nov.2007, Vol. 73, No. 11

Written by more than 50 world leaders in the field,this book covers major topics in signal and image processing for remote sensing. The second editionfeatures new chapters on compressive sensing, thesuper-resolution method in the mixed pixel problemwith hyperspectral images, sparse representation fortarget detection and classification in hyperspectralimagery, SAR image processing from autofocusing tochange detection, and a critical review of pansharp-ening. It presents a unique signal-processing point ofview for image processing. • Provides the most up-to-date presentation of

signal and image processing methods forremote-sensing problems

• Emphasizes SAR and hyperspectral image data• Covers new mathematical developments and

methods• Features new chapters on compressive sensing,

the mixed pixel problem, sparse representation,SAR image processing, and pansharpening

• Contains more than 300 illustrations and a 32-page color insert

Catalog no. K12625, February 2012, 619 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5596-6, $159.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook

EnvironmentalRemote Sensingand SystemsAnalysisEdited by

Ni-Bin ChangUniversity of Central Florida,Orlando, USA

Reflecting the dramatic changes in the field due toglobal climate change, economic development, andpopulation growth, this book presents an integrated,quantitative, systems-level method of remote sensingthat is essential for tracking down the dynamics ofcoupled natural and human systems. It provides systematic coverage of water quality monitoring, airquality monitoring, and land-use patterns and degra-dation, from the urban to the global scale. Focusingon applications to enhance field-oriented problemsolving, it explores new methods and techniques todemonstrate state-of-the-art accomplishments andfuture trends in remote sensing. • Includes numerous case studies from around the

world• Organizes topics by theme for an easy-to-grasp,

comprehensive picture of applications• Focuses on applications to enhance field-

oriented problem solving• Includes a multiscale treatment of issues in

coupled human and natural systems• Presents an exquisite arrangement of sensors,

platforms, and problem-oriented features• Contains more than 230 color images

Selected Contents

Linkages between Environmental Remote Sensingand Systems Analysis. Water Quality Monitoring,Watershed Development, and Coastal Management:Using Remote Sensing–Based Carlson IndexMapping to Assess Hurricane and Drought Effects onLake Trophic State. ... Sensing and Monitoring forLand Use Patterns, Reclamation, and Degradation:Satellite Remote Sensing for Landslide Prediction.Analysis of Impervious Surface and Suburban FormUsing High Spatial Resolution Satellite Imagery. ... AirQuality Monitoring, Land Use/Land Cover Changes,and Environmental Health Concern: Using Lidar toCharacterize Particles from Point and Diffuse Sourcesin an Agricultural Field. Measurement of AerosolProperties over Urban Environments from SatelliteRemote Sensing. ...




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SurfaceModelingHigh Accuracy andHigh Speed MethodsTian-Xiang YueChinese Academy of Sciences,Institute of GeographicalSciences and Natural ResourcesResearch, Beijing

Series: Applied Ecology andEnvironmental Management

“... essential reading for all interested in surfacemodeling because it presents a new high accuracyand high speed methodology of surface modeling.... has made a new and important contribution toearth surface modeling. It is helpful for everybodyinvolved in geographical information science, eco-logical informatics, landscape ecology, geography,computer-aided design, global earth observation,and planetary surface modeling.”

—Sven Erik Jørgensen, University of Copenhagen,Ecological Modelling

Based on newly developed methods by the author,who is the inventor of HASM methods, this handbookbridges the gap between the mathematical-orientedtheory of surface modeling and the user-orientedapplication where the user is actually able to retrieveinformation on the method itself. Big-error problemand slow-efficiency problem are two critical chal-lenges currently facing geographical information sys-tem (GIS) and computer-aided design (CAD). Thisbook aims to find solutions to these problems. It pro-vides readers with methods for surface modelling onhigh accuracy and high speed and their applicationexamples using MATLAB and C++. • Demonstrates how to solve the high

computational cost and slow computationalspeed of using HASM

• Contains color illustrations throughout• Discusses problems that exist in surface

modeling on a global level, and evaluates possible solutions to these problems

Selected Contents

Principles and Methods. Introduction. The BasicMethod of HASM. Comparative Analyses of VariousHASM Algorithms. Adaptive Method of HASM. TheMultigrid Method of HASM. ... Surface Modeling ofEnvironment Components of Earth Surface. SurfaceModeling of DEM. Surface Modeling of PopulationDistribution. Surface Modeling of Human CarryingCapacity. Changing Trends of Food Provision inChina. Surface Modeling of Ecological Diversity. ...

Catalog no. K10913, February 2011, 711 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1758-2, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook

Advances inEnvironmentalRemote SensingSensors, Algorithms,and ApplicationsEdited by

Qihao WengIndiana State University, Terre Haute, USA


“The form of the book (comprehensive reviewsaccompanied by application presentations), andthe extent of its contents (wide range of sensors,platforms, wavelengths, methods, and applica-tions areas), and the illustrative nature of casestudies, provides an excellent supplementary textfor both undergraduate students and a concise reference for scientists and engineers. Hearty con-gratulations to all prominent contributors and theeditor!”

— PE&RS, Photogrammatic Engineering & Remote Sensing

Featuring contributors from 17 countries, this booksystematically presents recent advances in environ-mental remote sensing. First, the text provides the lat-est developments in remote sensing data and sensorsystems, paying special attention to LIDAR, high spa-tial-resolution sensing, hyperspectral sensing, anddata fusion of various sensors. Next, it examines cut-ting-edge algorithms and techniques for the detec-tion, interpretation, characterization, and modeling ofEarth surface features. The final section explores appli-cations of current data, sensors, algorithms, and tech-niques to the remote sensing of land, vegetation,water, and air.

Selected Contents

Data and Sensors: Laser Range Sensors. Data andSensors: Optical and Microwave Sensors. Algorithmsand Techniques: Image Pre-Processing. Algorithmsand Techniques: Thematic Information Extraction.Environmental Applications: Land and Vegetation.Environmental Applications: Water and Air.

Catalog no. 91751, February 2011, 610 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9175-5, $149.95 / £95.00Also available as an eBook





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Advances inMapping fromAerospaceImageryTechniques andApplicationsEdited by

Xiaojun YangFlorida State University, Tallahassee, USA

Jonathan LiWaterloo University, Ontario, Canada

This book discusses recent technologies and techniquesof remote sensing as applied to topographic and envi-ronmental mapping. It begins with an introduction tonew remote sensors and data processing techniques,followed by applications and case studies in the twomajor areas of topographic mapping and environmen-tal/ecological mapping. The text is written from aninterdisciplinary perspective and minimizes the use ofcomplex equations in order to ensure accessibility.Presenting case studies from around the world, contrib-utors from research and academia offer their perspec-tives on topics such as pattern recognition, vegetationmapping, and hydrological network extraction.

Catalog no. K13458, December 2012, c. 448 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-7458-5, $149.95 / £95.00Also available as an eBook

New!

High ResolutionOptical SatelliteImageryIan DowmanUniversity College London, UK

Karsten Jacobsen andGottfried KonecnyHannover University, Germany

Rainer SandauGerman Aerospace Center, Berlin

This is a comprehensive guide to the characteristicsand use of high-resolution optical images from satel-lite-borne sensors, concentrating on sensors designedfor mapping. It considers in detail the SPOT series ofsatellites and sensors with a ground sample distance(GSD) of less than 15m. The book explains how high-resolution imagery is obtained and the issuessurrounding its collection and use. It covers the fundamentals of mapping from imagery, followed bythe key features in the design of sensors and methodsof data storage and transmission, including data compression.

Catalog no. N10514, July 2012, 256 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-9444-6, $119.95

Forthcoming

Hydrometeor-ologicalDisasters andClimate ChangeA. Giriraj, P.K. Joshi, T.P. Singh, and S. RavanThis volume reflects and informs on space-based tech-nologies for hazards and disaster research. It covers awide range of aspects to take into account, anddemonstrates the great potential of space-based tech-nologies in supplying information in near real timeand in the application of data in detection and earlywarning. A wealth of case studies on various naturaldisasters in countries around the world further illustrates the content. For researchers, practitioners,policy-makers and advanced students in disaster ordisaster-related disciplines, such as geoinformation,earth sciences, water and environmental sciences,spacesciences, disaster management and prevention.


Handbook ofSurveillanceTechnologiesThird EditionJ.K. PetersenComputer Consultant, Writer,Educator, Washington, USA

From officially sanctioned, high-tech operations tobudget spy cameras and cell phone video, the thirdedition of this bestselling handbook reflects the rapidgrowth in the surveillance industry. The only compre-hensive work chronicling the background and currentapplications of a broad range of surveillance tech-nologies, this fully revised and expanded edition offersthe latest in surveillance and privacy issues, includingworkplace and school privacy, front yard privacy, andtransportation security issues. It addresses socialmedia, GPS circuits in cell phones and PDAs, new GISsystem use, Google street-viewing technology, as wellas other developments.

Catalog no. K13389, January 2012, 1040 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-7315-1, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook





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EnvironmentalTracking forPublic HealthSurveillanceEdited byStanley A. MorainUniversity of New Mexico,Albuquerque, USA

Amelia M. BudgeEarth Data Analysis Center, University of New Mexico,Albuquerque, USA

Satellite imagery and data are widely used in publichealth surveillance to provide early warning of diseaseoutbreaks and for averting pandemics. Convergenceof these technologies began in the 1970s and hasgained wide acceptance in the twenty-first century.This book is written jointly by experts in both thehealth and earth-science technologies. Each chapter isaccompanied by an extensive list of citations to provide background and validation of the currentstate of the art for a variety of high-interest human dis-eases and associated health and well-being issues. Theimportance of day-to-day weather patterns, theimpacts of severe weather events and longer-term cli-mate cycles form the basis for developing informationsystems that meet goals and expectations of nationaland international health monitoring bodies.

Catalog no. K11817, September 2012, 482 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-58471-5, $139.00 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

Recent Advancesin RemoteSensing andGeoinformationProcessing forLand DegradationAssessmentEdited by

Achim Roeder and Joachim HillRemote Sensing Department, University of Trier, Germany

ISPRS Book Series

With a specific focus on desertification and landdegradation, this volume covers the assessment ofrelated biophysical indicators, as well as complemen-tary qualitive information at different spatial and tem-poral scales. It shows how remote sensing data maybe utilized in the context of assessing and monitoringaffected ecosystems and how this information may be assimilated into integrated interpretation andmodelling concepts. The volume is of interest to thoseworking at the interface of ecosystem services, landdegradation/desertification, spatial ecology, remotesensing, and spatial modelling.

Catalog no. K00019, April 2009, 418 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-39769-8, $149.95 / £96.00Also available as an eBook

New!

Introduction toSurveillanceStudiesJ.K. PetersenComputer Consultant, Writer,Educator, Washington, USA

Surveillance can be a potent tool for protectingresources and assets. It can also be extremely invasive,calling into question our basic rights to freedom andprivacy. This volume explores technological trends,past- and present-day rationales for surveillance andsurveillance devices, and current social issues sur-rounding them. It begins with a historical perspectiveon the evolution of surveillance technologies, thencharts the development of modern-day devices.Enhanced with numerous photos, the book presentsthe pros and cons—and some of the controversy—ofthese increasingly sophisticated technologies, theircollective impact, and what the future may hold.

Instructor’s guide available with qualifying course adoption

Catalog no. K15350, October 2012, c. 416 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-5509-9, $69.95 / £44.99Also available as an eBook

New Book Series on

Earth Observationof Global Changes

Series Editor

Dr. Emilio ChuviecoThe Earth Observation of Global Changesbook series aims to summarize existing knowl-edge on the main essential climate variablesand explain some of the key variables involvedin planetary changes. Each book will discussone of those variables, its importance in globalprocesses, and the way it is modelled. In addi-tion, each book will review the satellite systemssuitable for that variable and the techniquesand results obtained from the sensors.

For more information, see page 17.






MicrowavePropagationand RemoteSensingAtmosphericInfluences withModels andApplicationsPranab Kumar KarmakarUniversity of Calcutta, West Bengal, India

This book deals with both microwave propagationand remote sensing in various atmospheric and tro-pospheric conditions. After discussing the derivedparameters of water, the text covers free space prop-agation, as well as conditions and constituents such aswater vapor and vapor pressure, density, and raybending. It also explores Maxwell's equations and freespace loss calculations, in addition to reflection, inter-ference, polarization of electromagnetic waves, radiorefraction, and atmospheric turbulence. The authoraddresses effects of snow, hail, and aerosols, and hepresents radiometric models and methods of meas-urement of water vapor, as well as frequency/multi-frequency methodology.• Covers propagation and remote sensing aspects

together• Includes mathematical methods such as free

space calculations and Maxwell's equations• Presents radiometric models using radiosonde

data and various radiometric data analysis methods

• Discusses the principles of radiometry and itsinstrumentation

• Explains the physics behind atmospheric ducting

Selected Contents

Outlines of Radio Waves and Troposphere

Propagation of Radio Waves: An Outline

Reflection and Interference of Radio Waves

Radio Refraction and Path Delay

Absorption of Microwaves

Rain Attenuation and Its Application at Microwaves

Attenuation by Hydrometeors Other than Rain

Appendix: Mean Atmospheric Temperature atMicrowaves and Millimeter Waves in Clear AirEnvironment


Remote Sensingof the MineEnvironmentH. Şebnem Düzgün andNuray DemirelComprehensive in scope, this volume provides anintroduction to monitoring the environmentalimpacts of mining activities, such as mine subsidencemonitoring, slope stability monitoring, reclamationplanning and implementation, and post closure minemonitoring. Featuring self-contained chapters, it dis-cusses in detail the necessary principles and tech-niques. The book is enhanced by illustrative case studies demonstrating how to apply different remotesensing data, as well as techniques for different minemonitoring purposes.

Catalog no. K11524, August 2011, 220 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-87879-1, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

Rip CurrentsBeach Safety,PhysicalOceanography, andWave ModelingEdited by

Stephen Leathermanand John FletemeyerFlorida International University,Miami, Florida, USA

An examination of advances in rip current research,this book provides a better understanding of thedynamics, mechanisms, and predictability of rip cur-rents. A practical guide, it bridges the gap between ripcurrent science and the implementation of appropri-ate public safety education. Coverage includes rip current prediction and modeling; case studies fromthe UK, Brazil, the United States, and Japan; rip currents in the Great Lakes; public safety procedures;the legal implications of rip current drowning; andmore.

Catalog no. K11772, May 2011, 293 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3896-9, $119.95 / £76.99Also available as an eBook




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Through-the-Wall RadarImagingEdited by

Moeness G. AminVillanova University,Pennsylvania, USA

An examination of through-the-wall radar imaging,this text discusses an emerging and important area ofresearch and technology that is appealing to bothengineers and scientists. It offers theory, analyses, andexperimentations and covers key research and devel-opment efforts in signal processing, array processing,EM modeling, antenna design, SAR, Doppler signa-ture estimation, and polar difference imaging. Thebook provides research findings with real solutions toreal problems. It also shows the impact of varioustypes of walls on image resolution and quality andexplores the various approaches to address theseissues.

Catalog no. K10760, December 2010, 604 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1476-5, $159.95 / £99.00

Airborne andTerrestrial LaserScanningEdited by

George VosselmanInstitute for Geo-InformationScience and Earth Observation(ITC), Enschede, TheNetherlands

Hans-Gerd MaasInstitute of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing,Dresden University of Technology, Germany

Written by a team of international experts, this bookprovides a comprehensive overview of the major appli-cations of airborne and terrestrial laser scanning. Itfocuses on principles and methods and presents anintegrated treatment of airborne and terrestrial laserscanning technology. After consideration of the tech-nology and processing methods, the book turns toapplications, such as engineering, forestry, cultural her-itage, extraction of 3D building models, and mobilemapping. This book brings together the various facetsof the subject in a coherent text that will be relevantfor advanced students, academics, and practitioners.

Catalog no. N10162, March 2010, 320 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2798-7, $139.95

EcosystemFunction inSavannasMeasurement andModeling atLandscape to GlobalScalesEdited by

Michael J. HillUniversity of North Dakota, Grand Forks, USA

Niall P HananColorado State University, Fort Collins, USA

Spanning biophysics, biochemistry, land use change,and measuring and modeling, this book addresses thequantitative spatial and temporal dynamics of globalsavannas. It describes the global savanna biome interms of broad ecological properties, temporal dynam-ics, disturbance levels, and human dimensions. The textexamines carbon, water, energy, and trace gas fluxes formajor global savanna regions. It also looks at quantita-tive surface properties of savannas that can be retrievedusing remote sensing, presents numerical approachesto explore savanna dynamics, and explores the unifica-tion of savanna modeling and measurement.


Remote Sensingof GlaciersTechniques forTopographic, Spatialand ThematicMapping of GlaciersEdited by

Petri K.E. PellikkaDepartment of Geosciences andGeography, University ofHelsinki, Finland

W. Gareth ReesScott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge University, England

"... a good balance between theoretical back-ground and application-oriented contents. ... Thiswell-structured book provides the background onremote sensing and glacier formation and links thecharacteristics of the relevant remote sensing datato their use in glaciological studies. ... provides acomprehensive background about glacier meas-urements and techniques required to tackle essen-tial research questions of global interest. It coversthe full range of techniques in considerable depthso that it should be of interest to researchersbeyond the field of glaciology."—Rudiger Gens, University of Alaska Fairbanks, PE&RS,

Volume 78 (1), January 2012

Catalog no. K00090, December 2009, 340 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-40166-1, $149.95 / £96.00Also available as an eBook







Image Analysis,Classification,and ChangeDetection inRemote SensingWith Algorithms for ENVI/IDL, Second EditionMorton J. CantyJuelich Research Center, Germany

This popular introduction to the processing of remotesensing imagery has been updated to include cover-age of the latest versions of the ENVI software envi-ronment. This edition covers support vector machinesand other kernel-based methods. Illustrating manyprogramming examples in the array-oriented lan-guage ID, the text includes coverage of basic Fourier,wavelet, principal components and minimum noisefraction transformations; convolution filters, topo-graphic modeling, image-to-image registration andortho-rectification; image fusion; supervised andunsupervised land cover classification with neural net-works; hyperspectral analysis; and multivariatechange detection.

Solutions manual available with qualifying course adoption

Catalog no. 87134, December 2009, 471 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8713-0, $129.95 / £82.99

Fundamentalsof SatelliteRemote SensingEdited by

Emilio ChuviecoUniversidad de Alcala, Spain

Alfredo HueteUniversity of Arizona, Tucson,USA

“The organization of this book lends itself to use asa practitioner’s reference or as a remote sensingcourse textbook with its progression through thevarious topics needing consideration from imageacquisition to product delivery… it expounds on anumber of topics typically not addressed in detailin other publications. … the mathematical step-by-step approach to image correction is very use-ful. … warrants consideration as a primary or asecondary text for the practitioner or for acade-mia.”

—Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing,November 2010

Catalog no. TF1686, December 2009, 448 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-31084-0, $104.95 / £66.99

Remote Sensingof CoastalEnvironmentsEdited by

Yeqiao WangUniversity of Rhode Island,Kingston, USA


“... certainly fills a critical niche in remote sensingapplications ...”

—Yang Shoo, Photogrammetric, December 2010

“... an extremely useful and informative body ofwork ... represents an excellent snapshot of the cur-rent situation.”

—Nick Bray, Terra et Aqua, 2010

Edited by a PECASE award recipient, this book pro-vides unrivaled coverage of the issues unique tocoastal environments. It presents the best availabledata for measuring and monitoring coastal zones andexplains how to use this data to address current issuesin coastal zone management.

Catalog no. 94416, December 2009, 457 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9441-1, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

Atlas of Remote Sensing of the WenchuanEarthquakeEdited by

Guo HuadongChinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

In 2008, Wenchuan County suffered a devastatingearthquake. Adding to the horror was a breakdown incommunications that occurred when the first tremorhit. The Chinese Academy of Sciences immediatelylaunched into action, making full use of its state-of-the-art facilities, remote sensing planes, and satellitesto amass invaluable data. Translated into English, thisatlas presents a pictorial catalogue of this unique proj-ect, with more than 300 color images. This volumedramatically demonstrates the value of remote sens-ing for understanding how an earthquake unfolds aswell as its potential in helping coordinate emergencyrelief.

Catalog no. K10861, November 2009, 259 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1674-5, $159.95 / £99.00





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HyperspectralRemote Sensingof Tropical andSub-TropicalForestsEdited by

Margaret KalacskaMcGill University, Montreal,Quebec, Canada

G. Arturo Sanchez-AzofeifaUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

"... [the] primary strength of this book is the diversearray of contributing authors that represent thestate of the art in hyperspectral remote sensing ...an excellent job of describing the opportunitiesand challenges that exist for tropical remote sens-ing ... an enormous contribution to the hyperspec-tral remote sensing community and fills a knowl-edge void for ecologists and conservationists ...helps consolidate knowledge and will stimulatecreative and insightful thinking."

—Steven R. Schill, Senior Scientist, The NatureConservancy, San Jose, Costa Rica, Photogrammetric

Engineering & Remote Sensing, Vol. 75, No. 2


Global Mappingof HumanSettlementExperiences,Datasets, andProspectsEdited by

Paolo GambaUniversity of Pavia, Italy

Martin HeroldFSU JENA, Germany


This volume provides a comprehensive overview ofthe methodologies, datasets, and approaches relatedto the use of remotely sensed data to map human set-tlements at the global scale. The contributors describethe characteristics of human settlements as seen andmapped from remote sensors, either at the regional orglobal scale. They also discuss the spectral variety, spe-cial scales, and nighttime appearance as key remotesensing indicators of these environments. To providereaders with the opportunity to experience the latesttools, the editors supplement the text with a DVD thatprovides samples of the latest products.

Catalog no. 83392, June 2009, 374 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8339-2, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

Remote Sensingof GlobalCroplands forFood SecurityEdited by

Prasad S. Thenkabail,John G. Lyon, Hugh Turral, andChandrashekhar M. Biradar

“… provides unique means for understanding andcomparing different cropland mapping strategies byutilizing different satellite sensors and ancillary datasets. The chapters are well written … thoroughly doc-uments the techniques and error assessment methodsutilized to develop the world's first global irrigatedmap derived from remote sensing data. … thenumerous international authors, color plates, andnational cropland statistical tables makes the bookan attractive and authoritative reference for map-ping global croplands from remote sensing data.”

—Curt A. Reynolds, Crop Analyst, Foreign AgriculturalService, USDA, Washington, D.C., Photogrammetric

Engineering & Remote Sensing, June 2010

Catalog no. 90097, June 2009, 556 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9009-3, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

ClassificationMethods forRemotelySensed DataSecond EditionPaul MatherUniversity of Nottingham, UK

Brandt TsoManagement College, NDU, Bie-Tou, Taiwan

“… a very useful addition to the shelf of anyoneengaged in remote sensing image analysis. It issuitable for both students and practitioners.”

—Michael Collins, Geomatica, Vol. 63, No. 4

This book offers a comprehensive review of the field ofclassification methods applied to remotely senseddata. This second edition provides seven fully revisedchapters and two new chapters covering support vector machines (SVM) and decision trees. The bookalso includes updated bibliographic references andupdated discussions and descriptions of Earth obser-vation missions.








PolarimetricRadar ImagingFrom Basics toApplicationsJong-Sen LeeRetired - Naval ResearchLaboratory, Washington, DC,USA

Eric PottierUniversité de Rennes, France

"This very concise book covering basics to applica-tions will serve as a fundamental hands-on bookfor years to come. … we congratulate the authorsfor their diligence, oversight, and sincere dedica-tion for assembling such a well-organized andlong overdue book on the basics and applicationsof polarimetric radar imaging."

—Wolfgang-Martin Boerner, University of Illinois,Chicago, USA

Written by two of the most recognized leaders in thefield, this hands-on book presents polarimetric radarimaging and processing techniques and shows howto develop remote sensing applications using polari-metric imaging radar.

Catalog no. 5497X, February 2009, 422 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5497-2, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

Remote Sensingof SoilSalinizationImpact on LandManagementEdited byGraciela MetternichtUNEP, Division of Early Warning& Assessment, Panama City,Panama

Alfred ZinckInternational Institute for Geo-Info Science and EarthObservation, Enschede, The Netherlands

Providing an overview of soil salinity assessment usingremote sensing technologies, this book analyzes basicissues of remote detection, such as the spectral behav-ior of salt type and vegetation influence. This helpsreaders better understand the concepts of remotedetection and the mapping of salt affected areas. Eachremote sensing platform is evaluated for its advan-tages and its disadvantages. International contributorspresent technological developments and image classi-fication techniques used to detect and to map thisform of land degradation. Color images included onan accompanying CD-ROM enhance the material dis-cussed in the text.


Representing,Modeling, andVisualizing theNaturalEnvironmentEdited by

Nick Mount, GemmaHarvey, Paul Aplin, andGary Priestnall

“... an interesting cross-section of geographic infor-mation science research being undertaken byresearchers in the U.K., Europe, North America,Africa, Asia, and Australia. ... will be of use to theGIScience and Geomatics community in academia,government, and industry. This is due in large partto the way it bridges existing GIS/GIScience withemerging methods and technologies, grounded incontemporary application contexts. There are alsopapers that take that important extra step andexplore conceptual questions about representa-tion, modeling, and visualization.”

—Nick Hedley, GEOMATICA, Vol. 63, No. 4


Assessing theAccuracy ofRemotelySensed DataPrinciples andPractices, Second EditionRussell G. CongaltonUniversity of New Hampshire,Durham, USA

Kass GreenThe Alta Vista Company, Berkeley, California, USA

"The authors are to be congratulated on producingan excellent revised version of their 1999 publica-tion. The book should be mandatory reading foranyone who, for the first time, is planning a map-ping project using remote sensing data. Even expe-rienced remote sensing practitioners will find this avery useful reference book."

—Philip Howarth, Geomatica, 2009, Vol. 63, No. 2

This much-anticipated new edition includes four newchapters and a new case study.

Includes 16-page color insertCatalog no. 55127, December 2008, 200 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5512-2, $115.95 / £73.99Also available as an eBook





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SpatialEpidemiologicalApproaches in DiseaseMapping and AnalysisPoh-Chin Lai, Fun-Mun So, and Ka-Wing ChanCompiled with method descriptions and step-by-stepprocedures, this book equips readers with skills to pre-pare health-related data in the proper format, processthese data using relevant functions and software, anddisplay the results as mapped or statistical summaries.Describing the wide range of available methods andkey GIS concepts for spatial epidemiology, this bookillustrates the utilities of the software using real-worlddata. Additional topics include geographic data mod-els, address matching, geostatistical analysis, universalkriging, point pattern analysis, kernel density, spatio-temporal display, and disease surveillance.

Catalog no. 45466, August 2008, 194 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-4546-8, $104.95 / £66.99Also available as an eBook

GeoinformationTechnologiesfor Geo-CulturalLandscapesEuropeanPerspectivesEdited by

Oliver Bender, Niki Evelpidou, Alenka Krek, and Andreas VassilopoulosIllustrated with numerous practical examples, thisbook links research problems, geoinformation meth-ods, and corresponding applications. The researchgoals, both theoretical and practical, originate frommultidisciplinary fields such as archaeology, history,geography, landscape planning, environment, geoin-formation science, geology, and geomorphology.Their research issues can be addressed and analysedwith geoinformation technology. This book givesresearchers the familiarity with the range of availablegeoinformation methods they need, providingdescriptions of a variety of research problems andtechnological solutions that can be used to supportprocesses of data capturing, mapping, and analysis.


UnderstandingDynamics ofGeographicDomainsEdited by

Kathleen Stewart HornsbyUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City,USA

May YuanUniversity of Oklahoma, Norman, USA

". . . contains a wealth of information about thenature of dynamic geography . . . The value of thisbook for connecting geography to intelligencegathering operations is fairly straightforward andmakes this text useful for that purpose."

—Jeff Thurston, VI Magazine, October 2008

A collection of peer-reviewed articles, this multidisci-plinary book combines coverage of topics from theperspective of GIS, computer science, image process-ing, and information and data processing. It bringstogether specialists to present research on visualizationand computation of dynamics in geographic domains.

Includes an eight-page color insertCatalog no. 60341, April 2008, 240 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6034-8, $115.95 / £73.99Also available as an eBook

Modelling UrbanDevelopmentwithGeographicalInformationSystems andCellularAutomataYan LiuNational Institute of Education, Nanyang TechnologicalUniversity, Singapore

Many models have been devised to analyze urbaniza-tion and the physical, socioeconomic, and institution-al factors impacting urban development. This bookpresents a simulation model of urban developmentbased on cellular automata principles and providestheoretical context. The first part of the text supplies apractical review of modeling techniques in urbandevelopment research and develops a cellularautomaton model incorporating fuzzy set and fuzzylogic approaches. The second part of the text imple-ments this model in a GIS environment to simulatethe process of urban development as applied to themetropolitan area of Sydney, Australia.








Introduction toRemote SensingSecond EditionArthur P. Cracknell andLadson HayesIntroduction to Remote Sensing, Second Editionprovides a full and authoritative introduction for sci-entists who need to know the scope, potential, andlimitations of remote sensing. Suitable for those withsome background in the physical sciences, this booksurveys the basic principles behind remote sensingphysics, techniques, and technology. This edition fea-tures expanded material, including greater coverageof applications from across the earth, environmental,atmospheric, and oceanographic sciences. Illustratedwith remotely sensed color images from satellites andaircraft, it also outlines data acquisition, interpretation,and analysis.

Catalog no. 9255, April 2007, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-9255-9, $89.95 / £57.99

ImageProcessing forRemote SensingEdited by

C.H. ChenUniversity of Massachusetts,North Dartmouth, USA

"For computer and electrical engineers, in particu-lar, this book provides an excellent state-of-the-artsummary of image processing algorithms and procedures, and a worthwhile companion to the1999 and 2003 publications."

—Philip Howarth, Geomatica, 2008, Vol. 62, No. 3

Edited by leaders in the field, with contributions by apanel of experts, this book covers unconventionalmathematics methods for image processing in remotesensing. Coverage includes the physics and mathe-matical algorithms of SAR images, MRF-based remotesensing image classification, the Wiener filter-basedmethod, and more.

Catalog no. 66641, October 2007, 400 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6664-7, $104.95 / £66.99Also available as an eBook

Remote Sensingof ImperviousSurfacesEdited by

Qihao WengIndiana State University, Terre Haute, USA


". . . well-organized and the chapters well-written .. . will serve as a comprehensive treatment forimpervious surface remote sensing neophytes, aswell as a valuable reference for veteran researchersand practitioners."

—Daniel L. Civco, University of Connecticut,Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing,

July 2008, Vol. 74, No. 7

Expertly written and edited, this book focuses onmapping, data extraction, and modeling techniquesspecific to remote sensing of impervious surfaces. Itintroduces remote sensing digital image processingtechniques for estimating and mapping impervioussurfaces in urban and rural areas.

Catalog no. 43749, October 2007, 488 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-4374-7, $149.95 / £96.00Also available as an eBook

AtmosphericAcousticRemote SensingPrinciples andApplicationsStuart BradleyThe University of Auckland, New Zealand

"... a welcome contribution to the field of acousticremote sensing."

—Gilles A. Daigle, National Research Council ofCanada, Physics Today, Dec 2008

This authoritative work offers a straightforward guideto using SODARs to perform wind measurements anddata analysis for scientific, environmental, or alterna-tive monitoring applications. It systematically explainsthe underlying science, principles, and operationalaspects of acoustic radars. Abundant diagrams andfigures, including eight pages of color images,enhance clear guidelines and tools for handling cali-bration, error, equipment, hardware, sampling, anddata analysis.






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New!

HydrogeologicalConceptual SiteModelsData Analysis and VisualizationNeven KresicAMEC, Kennesaw, Georgia, USA

Alex MikszewskiWoodard & Curran, Dedham, Massachusetts, USA

"[The authors] commit to not only providingstrong technical discussion but also giving per-spective on the utility of the data and how itapplies to the world we live and work in. The sub-ject matter is written with a strong technical andtheoretical foundation that is described in termsfor the general remedial practitioner without dilut-ing the scientific credibility."—Michael Skinner, Michael J. Skinner Consulting, LLC,

New Jersey, USA

"The authors’ approach and selection of topics isexcellent, as they draw important connectionsbetween groundwater quality and supply, surfacewater hydrology, and GIS, and discuss tools andimplications associated with interpolative and simulation-based conceptualizations. ... The authorscover a tremendous amount of material, andmerge old with the new in an easy-to-understandand well-organized manner."

—Mark Kram, Groundswell Technologies, Inc.,California, USA

"The strength of this book is the focus on the devel-opment and presentation of the conceptual sitemodel (CSM). ... will help the client and their con-sultant understand what is needed to ensure thatthe site conditions are understood and thereforethe remedial strategy and design is appropriate."

—Mike Marley, XDD, New Hampshire, USA

"The authors have applied a logical and systemat-ic approach, flowing smoothly from basic explana-tions ... to very specific instructions on how to visu-alize and model nature. This is one of the very firstbooks of this type, quite modern in combining newcomputer techniques and classical explorationmethods."

—Zoran Stevanovic, Professor, Chair of HydrogeologyDepartment, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Written by expert practitioners, this color book withover 500 illustrations demonstrates how fundamentalhydrogeological concepts are translated into quanti-tative, high-resolution graphics.

Catalog no. K12398, July 2012, 600 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5222-4, $149.95 / £95.00Also available as an eBook

SpatialStatisticsGeoSpatialInformationModeling andThematic MappingMohammed A. KalkhanColorado State University, FortCollins, USA

"[This book] covers many topics that are poorlytreated by others. ... Chapter 2 on sampling is atrue gem. It covers all the standard approaches,but in addition has an extensive discussion of mul-tiphase or double sampling which Kalkhan hasused extensively in his own research. There is alsoan extensive discussion of a case study in which apixel nested plot (PNP) sampling design is used.This is useful material for researchers and courseinstructors alike. ... This reviewer enjoyed Chapter4 immensely. It provides a stimulating discussion ofgeospatial analysis and modeling including thetopics of variogram fitting and kriging. These arepitched at just the right level for most appliedresearchers who want to use these approaches as atool to solve their spatial analysis problems. A par-ticular treat is the explanation of spatial autore-gressive approaches, binary classification trees,and the GARP genetic algorithm."

—Nigel Waters, Geomatica, Vol. 65, No. 4, 2011

This book reviews the types and applications ofgeospatial information data, such as remote sensing,geographic information systems (GIS), and GPS, aswell as their integration into landscape-scale geospa-tial statistical models and maps. • Brings together GIS and remote sensing

technologies, data collection, issues of scale, and statistical modeling and mapping

• Demonstrates how to integrate all availablegeoinformation tools

• Incorporates statistical data analysis methods• Provides laboratory exercises for reviewing

geospatial information using ArcGIS, ArcView,ArcInfo, and other software

Selected Contents

Geospatial Information Technology. Data SamplingMethods and Applications. Spatial Pattern andCorrelation Statistics. Geospatial Analysis andModeling–Mapping. R Statistical Package. Workingwith Geospatial Information Data. Index.

Catalog no. 69764, May 2011, 184 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6976-1, $79.95 / £33.99



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Spatial DataInfrastructuresin ContextNorth and SouthEdited by

Zorica Nedović-Budić,Joep Crompvoets, andYola Georgiadou

“This interesting book collects essays by estab-lished academics and early career scientists ...[Chapter 5] is one of my favourite chapters in thebook and I found the theoretical framework reallyhelpful to explain behaviours present all over theworld. ... Chapter 8 ... is definitively another high-light.... [T]his fascinating chapter sheds light ontothe real-world practice of information making ...The editors make a strong case for devoting moreenergy to understand the local, and the multiplerationalities in a socio-technical framework ratherthan using the architectural blueprint approach todevelop an SDI. ... A good book, worth buying.”

—Max Craglia, International Journal of GeographicalInformation Science, Dec 2011

With contributions from international experts, thisbook presents cutting edge SDI research on informa-tion technology, systems, and infrastructures that istheoretically-based and empirically supported. Itexamines the complexities involved in the establish-ments of SDIs in the Northern and Southern hemispheres and use of SDIs in a variety of cultural,societal, and institutional contexts. The focus is onurban and regional levels where socio-economic andenvironmental sustainability is realized.• Incorporates examples from North and South,

drawing comparisons and lessons from both• Takes a socio-technical perspective by addressing

the societal, institutional, and organizationalprocesses

• Goes to local and regional levels where specificSDI developments can be linked to tangibleapplications in urban planning, decision-making,administration, and management

Selected Contents

Institutions and Organizations: When Is ProvidingSpatial Information a Public Task? InstitutionalizationDoes Not Occur by Decree ... Data and Technology:SDI Reality in Uganda. Social Network Analysis of theSDI in Flanders. ... People and Practices: Enlisting SDIfor Urban Planning in India. Considerations from theDevelopment of a Local Spatial Data Infrastructure.... Sense-Making and Summing Up: SDI in Northand South—A Full Circle Yet? ...


New!

Noise Mappingin the EUModels andProceduresEdited by

Gaetano LicitraLucca Department,Environmental Protection Agencyof Tuscany Region, Italy

Written by European experts from a range of researchinstitutes, companies, and environmental agencies,this comprehensive reference guide for students,researchers, and acoustics consultants shows how tointegrate data with geographical information systems,improve accuracy in model and prediction software,and assess different methods and descriptors for eval-uating annoyance and noise exposure. It providesguidance on regulations, communication processesfor citizens involved in decision making, physicalaspects, and application. The text also presentsnumerical models for roads, railways, airports, har-bors, and industrial sites.

Catalog no. Y109261, September 2012, 442 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-58509-5, $210.00 / £120.00Also available as an eBook

Coming Soon!

Geospatial DataHarmonisationMethods, Tools andBenefitsEdited by

Christine Higer, Eva Klien, Joachim Rix,and Siyka ZlatanovaGeospatial Data Harmonisation: Methods, Toolsand Benefits provides anyone facing data harmonisa-tion issues with a “cookbook” with practical guide-lines, so that data harmonisation processes can beimplemented within their organization. This bookshowcases the technical achievements related to thedata harmonisation processes as well as the chal-lenges and hindrances that might come up during theimplementation process. It will be of particular inter-est to academia and professionals working in geo-science, computer science, geoinformatics, urbanplanning, land management, disaster management,geomatics, and environmental planning.

Catalog no. K13915, January 2013, 200 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-69126-0, $94.95 / £59.00Also available as an eBook





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Geoinformaticsin AppliedGeomorphologyEdited by

Siddan AnbazhaganPeriyar University, Salem, India

S.K. SubramanianNational Remote Sensing Centre,Balanagar, India

Xiaojun YangFlorida State University, Tallahassee, USA

This book provides an overview of geoinformatics andcurrent trends. It discusses airborne laser scanning ingeomorphic mapping, and groundwater explorationand management. Other topics discussed includeshoreline changes and coastal zone management,micromorphological changes in the tsunami affectedarea, desert environmental mapping, and geoinfor-matics in neotectonism. The text is all encompassing,as chapters begin with basic aspects, followed withthe application of geoinformatics, and finished withrelevant case studies. Figures, photographs, tables,and equations are included to aid with reader com-prehension.

Catalog no. K11498, June 2011, 397 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3048-2, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook

GIS Applicationsin AgricultureVolume Three:Invasive SpeciesEdited by

Sharon A. ClayDepartment of Plant Science,South Dakota State University,Brookings, USA

Series: GIS Applications inAgriculture

This volume focuses on GIS applications in the fightagainst invasive species, including weeds, insects, dis-ease, and microbes. It offers practical applications formapping and managing invasives and presentsresearch on GIS applications in monitoring, tracking,modeling, forecasting, and managing, as well asassessing for economic and environmental impacts.The book covers a variety of agricultural settings,including annual and perennial cropland, pastures,rangeland, conservation reserve, and riparian areassuch as conservation buffers. It includes an interactiveCD-ROM with sample GIS applications.


PracticalHandbook forWetlandIdentificationand DelineationSecond EditionJohn Grimson Lyon andLynn Krise LyonClifton, Virginia, USA

Series: Mapping Science

Describing wetlands, their functions, and a variety ofassessment methods, this new edition of a bestselleroffers solutions to real-world problems and coversimportant subjects including methods for the identifi-cation and delineation of wetland boundaries and theevaluation of wetlands using aerial photography. Itcovers indicators of hydrological, chemical, and bio-logical processes and presents information on soil sur-veys and plant measurements. Fully revised andupdated, this edition provides additional content onwetland permits and regulations, legal considerations,and updated mapping and surveying techniques.


GIS Applicationsin AgricultureVolume Two:NutrientManagement forEnergy EfficiencyEdited by

David E. ClaySouth Dakota State University,Brookings, USA

John F. ShanahanUniversity of University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

Series: GIS Applications in Agriculture

Analyzing the impact of different nutrient manage-ment scenarios on energy efficiency, this referenceoffers powerful techniques to help farmers producegreater abundance at lower costs. Sections covermanure management; water and nutrient manage-ment in relation to energy efficiency and ethanol pro-duction; matching crops, landscape positions, andnutrient management; and nitrogen and energy effi-ciency. The book includes a broad range of GIS tech-niques useful over a range of spatial and temporalscales. An interactive CD-ROM is provided to helpreaders work through examples and data.






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Local Modelsfor SpatialAnalysisSecond EditionChristopher D. LloydQueen's University, Belfast,Northern Ireland, UK

With new chapters addressing spatial patterning insingle variables and spatial relations, this second edi-tion provides guidance to a wide variety of real-worldproblems. Focusing on solutions, it presents a complete introduction to key concepts and a clearmapping of the methods discussed. The text exploresconnections between methods. In addition, everychapter now includes links to key related studies. Theauthor clearly distinguishes between local and globalmethods and provides more detailed coverage ofgeographical weighting, image texture measures,local spatial autocorrelation, and multicollinearity andgeographically weighted regression.

Catalog no. K11433, October 2010, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2919-6, $94.95 / £59.99Also available as an eBook

New!

ProgrammingGPS andOpenStreetMapApplicationswith JavaThe RealObjectApplicationFrameworkKristof BeiglböckThis book provides a concrete paradigm for object-oriented modeling and programming. It introducesthe use of available global positioning data for thedevelopment of applications involving digital maps.The author describes the formats of GPS data and dig-ital maps and shows how to use recorded GPS tracesto replay and display this data on a digital map. Hethen works through the processing steps of obtainingdedicated data from OpenStreetMaps and how toextract a network for a simple navigation application.For each topic, Java code is developed that can beadapted to readers’ needs and locality.

Catalog no. K14656, January 2012, 248 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4665-0718-0, $59.95 / £38.99Also available as an eBook

GlobalNavigationSatelliteSystemsInsights into GPS,GLONASS, Galileo,Compass and OthersB. BhattaComputer Aided Design Centre,Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

"It is organized somewhat differently than most ofthe standard texts in that it attempts to treat eachof the four GNSS it discusses equally and consecu-tively instead of introducing GPS first and then dis-cussing the three other systems in comparison lateron. ... The book concludes with a very well-writtenglossary, a complete reference list, and a goodindex. ... Overall this is a good book for a nonex-pert student who wants more information than isavailable in popular publications."

—Kyle O’Keefe, Geomatica, Vol. 65, No. 4, 2011

Catalog no. K12980, July 2011, 438 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-66560-5, $139.95 / £89.00

New!

Advances inGeo-SpatialInformationScienceEdited by

Wenzhong Shi, Michael Goodchild,Brian Lees, and Yee Leung

ISPRS Book Series

Covering recent advances regarding fundamentalissues of geo-spatial information science (space andtime, spatial analysis, uncertainty modeling, and geo-visualization), and new scientific and technologicalresearch initiatives for geo-spatial information science(such as spatial data mining, mobile data modelingand location-based services), Advances in Geo-Spatial Information Science will be of interest foracademics and professionals interested in spatial infor-mation science, spatial data handing, and modelingof geographic systems.







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InternationalRecent Issuesabout ECDIS, e-Navigation andSafety at SeaMarine Navigationand Safety of SeaTransportationEdited byAdam WeintritFaculty of Navigation, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland

The TransNav 2011 Symposium held at GdyniaMaritime University, Poland in June 2011 broughttogether participants from around the world to exam-ine many aspects of navigational safety. Topics includ-ed navigation, sea transportation, education of navi-gators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engi-neering, ship maneuverability, integrated systems,electronic charts systems, satellite, and more. Part of aseries of six volumes, this volume provides an overviewof recent international issues related to ECDIS, the e-navigation concept, the visualization and presenta-tion of navigational information, data transmission andcommunication systems, and safety at sea.

Catalog no. K13905, June 2011, 204 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-0-415-69112-3, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

HumanResources andCrew ResourceManagementMarine Navigationand Safety of SeaTransportationEdited by

Adam WeintritFaculty of Navigation, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland

Tomasz NeumannThe TransNav 2011 Symposium held at GdyniaMaritime University, Poland in June 2011 broughttogether participants from around the world to exam-ine many aspects of navigational safety. Topics includ-ed navigation, sea transportation, education of navi-gators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engi-neering, ship maneuverability, integrated systems,electronic charts systems, satellite, and more. Part of aseries of six volumes, this volume provides an overviewof crew resource management, human factors, STCWconvention, maritime education and training, piracyproblems, health problems, and maritime ecology.


Methods andAlgorithms inNavigationMarine Navigationand Safety of SeaTransportationEdited by

Adam WeintritFaculty of Navigation, GdyniaMaritime University, Poland

Tomasz NeumannThe TransNav 2011 Symposium held at GdyniaMaritime University, Poland in June 2011 broughttogether participants from around the world to exam-ine many aspects of navigational safety. Topics includ-ed navigation, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea trafficengineering, ship maneuverability, integrated sys-tems, electronic charts systems, satellite, and more.Part of a series of six volumes, this volume provides anoverview of methods and algorithms in navigation,collision avoidance, geodetic problems in navigation-al applications, route planning in marine navigation,and aviation and air navigation.


NavigationalSystems andSimulatorsMarine Navigationand Safety of SeaTransportationEdited by

Adam WeintritFaculty of Navigation, GdyniaMaritime University, Poland

The TransNav 2011 Symposium held at GdyniaMaritime University, Poland in June 2011 broughttogether participants from around the world to exam-ine many aspects of navigational safety. Topics includ-ed navigation, sea transportation, education of navi-gators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engi-neering, ship maneuverability, integrated systems,electronic charts systems, satellite, and more. Part of aseries of six volumes, this volume provides anoverview of the global navigation satellite system,positioning systems, navigational simulators, radarand navigational equipment, ship handling and shipmaneuvering, and search and rescue.






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GISCartographyA Guide to EffectiveMap DesignGretchen N. PetersonPetersonGIS, Seattle,Washington, USA

"A valuable book to skim through and then keepnearby while designing maps by hand or with aGIS. While focusing on some best practices,Peterson regularly invites users to think and designoutside the box—so long as there is a good reasonto do so."

—Adena Schutzberg, Executive Editor, DirectionsMagazine, June 2009

"Gretchen’s book is something that you can usealmost anywhere with any medium and won’t getout of date. That is a great value that most techni-cal computing books overlook. ... a great resource."

—James Fee, spatiallyadjusted.com, June 2009

Catalog no. 82132, April 2009, 248 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8213-5, $96.95 / £61.99Also available as an eBook

Subdividing the LandMetes and Boundsand RectangularSurvey SystemsGaby M. NeunzertColorado School of Mines,Golden, USA

Ideally, every tract of land has a description on paperand a physical survey on the ground. When boundarydisputes arise, all parties concerned must quickly learnthe vocabulary and processes involved with realestate. Written for anyone working in real estate trans-actions, Subdividing the Land: Metes and Boundsand Rectangular Survey Systems provides thisessential background. It defines key legal terms andthe structure of the U.S. Land Survey System andoffers many illustrations and tables that clearly explainthe concepts.


Spatial DecisionSupport SystemsPrinciples andPracticesRamanathan Sugumaranand John DegrooteUniversity of Northern Iowa,Cedar Falls, USA

“... timely … I came away from it wishing that thebook had been available to me many years agowhen I was beginning to struggle with the SDSSconcepts that now seem rather straightforwardafter having read these chapters.—Marc P. Armstrong, Professor and Chair, Department

of Geography, University of Iowa

“... provides readers with several relevant buildingframeworks and food for thought, especially in thefields of public engagement, planning, and GISdevelopment.”

—Cindy Regalado, University College London,Environment and Planning

Catalog no. 62093, November 2010, 507 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6209-0, $125.95 / £80.99Also available as an eBook

Location-BasedInformationSystemsDeveloping Real-Time TrackingApplicationsMiguel A. Labrador andAlfredo J. PerezUniversity of South Florida,Tampa, USA

Pedro M. WightmanUniversidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia

Drawing on the authors’ more than six years of R&Dexperience in location-based information systems aswell as their participation in defining the Java MELocation API 2.0, this book describes the technicalcomponents needed to create location-based serviceswith an emphasis on nonproprietary, freely availablesolutions that work across different technologies andplatforms. Each chapter presents a general real-timetracking system example that can be easily adapted to target any application domain and that can incorporate other sensor data to make the system“participatory sensing” or “human-centric sensing.” A companion website offers supporting materials.







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AdvancedGeoinformationScienceEdited by

Chaowei Yang, David Wong, Qianjun Miao, andRuixin YangWith pioneering editors and expert contributors,Advanced Geoinformation Science explores howcertain technical aspects of geoinformation have beenused and could be used to address such global issuesas tsunamis, hurricanes, economic crises, epidemics,and emergency responses. Enhanced with color illus-trations, live examples such as GOS and AirNow, andinsights from NASA, EPA, and USGS, the book delin-eates the problems communities are likely to face andexplains how advanced geoinformation science canbe a part of their solution.


GIS in Hospitaland HealthcareEmergencyManagementEdited by

Ric Skinner, GISPThe Stonybrook Group, LLC,Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA

“... an incredible cross-section of those who aretruly involved in the preparations for, and respons-es to, emergencies. These authors—leaders in theirfields—have managed to explain a comprehensiverange and depth of information that will prove tobe critical to an organization that wants to ensuresuccess in their planning and response.”

—R. Tom Sizemore III, MD, Principal Deputy Director,Office of Preparedness & Emergency Operations, U. S.

Department of Health & Human Services

“... should be required reading for every emergencymanager.”

—Hal Newman, Managing Partner, TEMS


GeomaticsEngineeringA Practical Guide toProject DesignClement A. OgajaCalifornia State University,Fresno, USA

This nuts-and-bolts resource examines key compo-nents and aspects of land surveying and geomaticsprojects. It reviews the experience of past projects andidentifies priority areas of attention for planning newprojects. Ideal for students, the text guides readersthrough the project design and request-for-proposalprocess commonly used for soliciting professionalgeomatics engineering services. The author providesan understanding of professional and ethical responsi-bility, the impact of engineering solutions in a globaland social context, and a host of other contemporaryissues such as budgetary and scheduling constraints.


Basic GISCoordinatesSecond EditionJan Van SickleVan Sickle LLC, Denver,Colorado, USA

Clearly outlining the basic principles of coordinate systems, this second edition of a bestseller covers ellip-soids, datums, and plane coordinates as they are usedin GIS and GPS. It also covers the geoid and the concepts of elevation. The author explains complextopics in a logical progression and in a manner that isneither too complicated nor oversimplified. The newedition expands the material with updates that haveoccurred in the field, especially in the World GeodeticSystem and International Terrestrial Reference Frame.It also includes the upcoming GNSS constellationsand coordinate implications.






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Manual ofGeospatialScience andTechnologySecond EditionEdited by

John D. Bossler, James B. Campbell,Robert B. McMaster,and Chris RizosFollowing in the tradition of its popular predecessor,the Manual of Geospatial Science and Technology,Second Edition continues to be the authoritativeguide for setting up and managing GIS projects.Significantly updated and expanded to reflectadvances in the technology, applications, and usageof the geospatial sciences, the text introduces the fun-damentals in mathematics and physics needed to per-form area-wide mapping, inventory, data conversion,and analysis. An expanded index, new and revised fig-ures, a color insert, and an easier-to-read format areamong the many improvements to this edition.

Catalog no. 87339, March 2010, 854 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8733-8, $209.95 / £134.00Also available as an eBook

GIS,EnvironmentalModeling andEngineeringSecond EditionAllan BrimicombeUniversity of East London, UK

“... well-written ... a significant and needed contri-bution to the understanding of the increasinginteraction between geospatial disciplines andtools - i.e., GIS, and their use in conjunction withenvironmental and engineering models for prob-lem solving. The exposition is clear, lively, andscholarly ... This volume would undoubtedly enrichthe libraries of those professionals who are seekinga deeper understanding of how to better integrateenvironmental and engineering modeling ...”

—Demetrio P. Zourarakis, Ph.D., GISp, CMS-RS, eMS-GIS/LIS, Remote Sensing/GIS Analyst,

Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, January 2011


RapidBioassessmentof StreamHealthDuncan L. Hughes,James A. Gore, Michele P. Brossett, and John R. OlsonAn examination of sampling techniques, laboratorymethods, and data analysis, this book discusses howto create a protocol for analyzing the health ofstreams using rapid bioassessment techniques. Theeditors explore how to determine reference streams ineach ecoregion and subecoregion with specificindices of health. They provide field methods for mon-itoring and sampling invertebrates and laboratorymethods for subsampling. The work focuses on theapplication of the EPA’s Rapid Bioassessment Protocol(RBP) but suggests various techniques that can beused to improve sampling protocols and quality control.


Principles ofModelingUncertainties inSpatial Dataand SpatialAnalysesWenzhong ShiThe Hong Kong PolytechnicUniversity, Kowloon

“... a well-organized text, emphasizing the recentliterature on positional uncertainty. ... [The book]provides a template for the incorporation of spatialand attribute uncertainty in spatial analysis, andthe template could be expanded to techniquesmore commonly employed by regional scientists. ...This text is an important reference for someoneembarking on a research effort in spatial datauncertainty and modeling ...”—Eun-Hye Enki Yoo and Jared Aldstadt, Department of

Geography, University at Buffalo, The State Universityof New York, Journal of Regional Science,

Vol. 51, No. 4, 2011

Catalog no. 59270, September 2009, 432 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5927-4, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook






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GeographicalInformationScienceNarayan PanigrahiOver the last decade, GIS has established itself as acollaborative information processing system that isincreasing in popularity. However, this interdiscipli-nary field is rarely available to the vast community ofstudents and academicians as a subject of study. Thisbook addresses the GIS user domain encompassingstudents, users, and engineers. The processing capa-bility of GIS along with the mathematics and formu-lae involved in arriving at a solution are explained forstudents and cartographers. The work flow of thewhole system, its output, and applications are illus-trated from an engineer’s point of view.

Catalog no. N10095, August 2009, 292 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1004-0, $96.95 / £61.99

The GlobalPositioningSystem andArcGISThird EditionMichael KennedyUniversity of Kentucky,Lexington, USA

Retaining the in-depth description of GPS and itsapplications to GIS that made previous editions sopopular, this third edition includes a discussion of gen-eral procedures that allows the text to be applicable toa variety of hardware/software products. It detailshow to use GPS as a source of input to GIS regardlessof the data capture mechanism. Updates to this edi-tion include ArcGis Desktop, ESRI software, and anaccompanying CD-ROM with GPS data sets for exer-cises in Trimble SSF and ESRI shapefile formats.

Solutions manual available with qualifying course adoption

Catalog no. 87991, July 2009, 312 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8799-4, $107.95 / £69.99

The ElectronicChart DisplayandInformationSystem (ECDIS)An OperationalHandbookAdam WeintritFaculty of Navigation, GdyniaMaritime University, Poland

"... a valuable resource to be utilized for the educa-tion of industry professionals in the implantationand management of ECDIS."

—Captain Bill Erlanson, Senior Deck Training Officeraboard the Training Ship State of Maine and Adjunct

Professor in the Department of Marine Transportationat Maine Maritime Academy

"For a long time to come, it will be the technicalbible for ECDIS ..."

—George W. Kimball, Electronics Certifier, Instructorand Evaluator aboard the Training Ship State of Maineand Retired Manager, Raytheon Marine Systems, USA

Catalog no. K008703, August 2009, 1136 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-48246-2, $329.95 / £210.00Also available as an eBook

Spatial DataQualityFrom Process toDecisionsEdited by

Rodolphe Devillers andHelen GoodchildMemorial University ofNewfoundland, St. John's,Canada

This book provides an overview of research in the fieldof spatial data quality, which looks at understanding,measuring, describing, and communicating informa-tion about the imperfections of geographic data usedby GIS and other mapping software. It presents resultsfrom a number of research projects in this area, fromthe assessment of data accuracy to legal aspects relat-ing to the quality of geographic information. Theinternational contributors focus on the relationshipbetween the quality of geographic data and the qual-ity of decisions based on such data.






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New Frontiersin UrbanAnalysisIn Honor of Atsuyuki OkabeEdited by

Yasushi Asami, Yukio Sadahiro, andToru IshikawaUniversity of Tokyo, Japan

Bringing together the world’s leading experts in urban analysis, this remarkable and criticallyacclaimed volume applies the theories and models ofAtsuyuko Okabe, Japan’s preeminent spatial analyst,to case studies in urban planning, transport, adminis-tration, and public health in the context of the highlyadvanced Japanese planning system. It includes infor-mation that has never appeared in English, coveringthe development of techniques in GIS, spatial model-ing, and methodologies of spatial analysis as they areapplied to urban environments. Each of the contribu-tors has worked directly with or studied underProfessor Okabe.


Quality Aspectsin Spatial DataMiningEdited by

Alfred SteinWageningen Ag University, TheNetherlands

Wenzhong ShiThe Hong Kong PolytechnicUniversity, Kowloon

Wietske BijkerITC, Enschede, The Netherlands

"It is a gem, and for the price and its wealth ofinformation, it is a steal . . . If you are concernedabout spatial data quality, and anyone using spatial data should be, then you really cannot dowithout this remarkable book."

—Nigel Waters, Geomatica, 2009, Vol. 63, No. 2

In this cohesive collection of peer-reviewed chapters,field authorities present the latest field advancementsand cover essential areas such as data acquisition,geoinformation theory, spatial statistics, and dissemi-nation.


GIS forEnvironmentalDecision-MakingEdited by

Andrew A. Lovett andKaty AppletonUniversity of East Anglia,Norwich, England, UK

Series: Innovations in GIS

"As a landscape ecologist interested in how spatialtools and analysis can assist planning for a sus-tainable future, I feel that this book is an importantand useful text for highlighting the vital role thatGIS can play in helping to make well-informeddecisions and aid planning."

—D. M. Pearson, Charles Darwin University, Journal ofSpatial Science, December 2008

With contributions from well-known experts in GIStechnology, this book clearly illustrates how the use ofGIS can make significant contributions to trans-disci-plinary initiatives to address environmental problems.


GeographicInformationSystems inWaterResourcesEngineeringLynn E. JohnsonUniversity of Colorado, Denver,USA

This book provides a fundamental understanding ofGIS, including how to develop and analyze geo-graphic data, how to differentiate between the vari-ous types of geographic data, and how to assess theoperational requirements needed to implement GIS.With an introduction to primary remote sensing aswell as methods of interpretation and analysis, thetext focuses on how GIS data can be applied to waterresource analysis models. Such applications includewater supply demand forecasting, hydrologic model-ing watersheds, modeling erosion, and non-pointsources of water pollution.







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GPS for LandSurveyorsThird EditionJan Van SickleVan Sickle LLC, Denver,Colorado, USA

Completely revised and updated, this third editionreflects the increased importance of GPS in the every-day practice of surveyors and mappers. It offers apractical guide to the techniques used in real GPS sur-veying. It explores advances in the field, covering newtopics such as block IIF and control segment modern-ization. From the design of a GPS survey to observa-tion and post-processing, this book presents anoverview of GPS modernization and explains the fundamentals of GPS codes such as TRANSIT. The textalso features an in-depth discussion of the global nav-igation satellite system (GNSS).


ProgrammingArcObjects with VBAA Task-OrientedApproach, Second EditionKang-Tsung ChangNational Taiwan University,Taipei

This book adds macros and explanations for the newGeoprocessing object introduced in ArcGIS 9.x.Instead of treating this new feature in separate chap-ters, the author incorporates Geoprocessing code intothe existing chapters. The code appears convenientlyin boxes that let readers easily compare samplemacros. The companion CD-ROM contains 95 com-plete ArcObjects macros and 33 Geoprocessingmacros, along with datasets to execute the code. Eachprogram begins with a short usage description and alist of key properties and methods, followed by thelisting and explanation of the code itself.

Catalog no. 9283, August 2007, 360 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-9283-2, $104.95 / £66.99Also available as an eBook

The 3-D GlobalSpatial DataModelFoundation of theSpatial DataInfrastructureEarl F. BurkholderNew Mexico State University, LasCruces, USA

“... presents a new model for collecting, handling,manipulating, storing; and-using 3-D digital spatial data with associated concepts, theories,and equations … offers quick and well-organizedinformation just like a recipe for the surveyor andgeodesist, while it provides future development ofspatial data structures for GIS specialists.”

—Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, July 2009

Combining horizontal and vertical data into a single,three-dimensional database, this authoritative mono-graph provides a logical development of theoreticalconcepts and practical tools that can be used to handle spatial data more efficiently.


Theories ofGeographicConceptsOntologicalApproaches toSemantic IntegrationMarinos Kavouras andMargarita KoklaNational Technical University ofAthens, Greece

"What a fascinating read this book is! ... a must-read for persons working with ontologies and classification in the geographic sciences."

—Mary Lynette Larsgaard, University of California,Santa Barbara, Journal of Spatial Science,

December 2008

Written by experts in the field, this book addressestheoretical, formal, and pragmatic issues of geo-graphic knowledge representation and integrationbased on an ontological approach. Beginning withphilosophical, cognitive, and semantic theories, itexamines theoretical issues and formal tools, conclud-ing with a general framework and guidelines onontology integration.






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Coming Soon!

Data Analysisand Statisticsfor Geography,EnvironmentalScience, &EngineeringMiguel F. AcevedoUniversity of North Texas,Denton, USA

This book is an integrated presentation of theoreticaland practical statistics and data analysis applied togeographical and environmental sciences. It guidesthe reader to learn quantitative methodology, includ-ing how to implement advanced analysis methodsusing an open-source software platform. The bookbrings together principles of statistics and probability,multivariate analysis, and spatial analysis methodsapplied to variety of geographical and environmentalmodels. Theory is accompanied by practical hands-oncomputer exercises, in a sequence from easy to difficult.

Catalog no. K13985, November 2012, c. 562 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-8501-7, $99.95 / £63.99Also available as an eBook

Spatial DataAnalysis inEcology andAgricultureUsing RRichard E. PlantUniversity of California, Davis,USA

This book provides practical instruction on the use ofthe R programming language to analyze spatial dataarising from research in ecology and agriculture. Thebook is written in terms of the analysis of four datasets, two from ecology and two from agriculture.These data sets are available online. It guides readersthrough the analysis of each of these sets, includingsetting the research objective, designing the samplingplan, data quality control, exploratory and confirma-tory data analysis, and drawing scientific conclusions.All of the R code described in the book is availableonline.


New!

StatisticalGeoinformaticsfor HumanEnvironmentInterfaceWayne L. Myers andGanapati P. PatilThe Pennsylvania StateUniversity, University Park, USA

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Applied Environmental Statistics

Illustrating the interdisciplinary nature of geoinfor-matics, this book presents two paradigms (localizationand multiple indicators) for the spatial analysis ofhuman influences and environmental resources. Thefirst approach localizes thematic targets by treatingspace as a pattern of vicinities, with the pattern beinga square grid and the placement of vicinities centri-cally referenced. The second approach exploreshuman/environment interface as an abstractionthrough indicators, neutralizing the common conun-drum of how to reconcile disparate spatial structuressuch as points, lines, and polygons.

Catalog no. C2876, July 2012, 223 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8287-6, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

Environmentaland EcologicalStatistics with RSong S. QianNicholas School of theEnvironment, Duke University,Durham, North Carolina, USA

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRCApplied Environmental Statistics

“... effectively blends fundamentals of scientificmethods with statistical thinking, modeling, computing, and inference. … well formatted withliberal use of illustrative portions of R code.”

—Biometrics, June 2011

“Students and researchers of environmental scienceswith basic knowledge in statistics will find this bookvaluable as both a work of reference and an intro-ductory guide to statistical modeling with R.”

—Sebastian Engelke and Martin Schlather, BiometricalJournal, 2011

“My favorite feature of this book is the large num-ber of datasets (available on Qian’s web page).”—Jane L. Harvill, The American Statistician, November 2011

Catalog no. C6206, August 2009, 440 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4200-6206-9, $82.95 / £52.99






Environmental Statistics

Statistics forEnvironmentalScience andManagementSecond EditionBryan F.J. ManlyWestern EcoSystem Technology,Inc., Laramie, Wyoming, USA

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRCApplied Environmental Statistics

Presenting a nonmathematical approach to this topic, Statistics for Environmental Science andManagement introduces frequently used statisticalmethods and practical applications for the environ-mental field. This second edition features updated references and examples along with new and expand-ed material on data quality objectives, the generalizedlinear model, spatial data analysis, and Monte Carlorisk assessment. Additional topics covered includeenvironmental monitoring, impact assessment, censored data, environmental sampling, the role ofstatistics in environmental science, assessing site reclamation, and drawing conclusions from data.

Catalog no. C6147, October 2008, 292 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6147-5, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

Handbook ofSpatial StatisticsEdited by

Alan E. Gelfand, Peter Diggle,Montserrat Fuentes,and Peter Guttorp

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRCHandbooks of Modern StatisticalMethods

“I very strongly recommend this book for anyoneworking in spatial statistics at any level. The writingstyles are all concise, informative, and even some-what entertaining given the topic constraints.”

—Technometrics, May 2012

“… a good starting point for entering each subarea ...”—Chae Young Lim, Journal of the American Statistical

Association, December 2011

“... an excellent and clearly written first stop for anyquestions or queries one may have about spatialstatistics. I wish I had owned this book years ago.”—Scott A. Sisson, Australian & New Zealand Journal of

Statistics, December 2011

Catalog no. C7287, March 2010, 619 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7287-7, $104.95 / £66.99Also available as an eBook

Introduction to SpatialEconometricsJames LeSageMcCoy College of BusinessAdministration, San Marcos,Texas, USA

Robert Kelley PaceLouisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA

Statistics: A Series of Textbooks and Monographs

“... will surely be a compulsory reference in this field.” —Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, Series A, April 2011

“The outstanding overview of Bayesian spatialeconometric methods and interesting discussionsof not-so-introductory topics such as space timeand limited dependent variable models make this abook worth having in your bookshelf.”

—Journal of the American Statistical Association, Sept. 2010, Vol. 105, No. 491

“Make room on your bookshelf. It is about timethat such a text has been published.”

—Kathleen P. Bell, Journal of Regional Science, Vol. 50, No. 5, 2010

Catalog no. C6424, January 2009, 374 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6424-7, $94.95 / £59.99Also available as an eBook

Visualizing DataPatterns withMicromapsDaniel B. CarrGeorge Mason University,Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Linda Williams PickleStatNet Consulting, LLC.,Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRCInterdisciplinary Statistics

“... well-written and nicely organized … containsnumerous colorful micromap variations that visu-ally illustrate design principles and real-worldapplications. ... I highly recommend this book for adiverse audience who are interested in exploringand presenting their data in a joint statistical andspatial context.” —Samson Y. Gebreab, The American Statistician, August

2011

“[M]icromaps are an effective tool and the bookexplains them at length, with lots of examples, sothat non-statisticians can understand and use them.”

—International Statistical Review, 2011

Catalog no. C7573, April 2010, 182 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7573-1, $72.95 / £45.99Also available as an eBook





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