Geoinformatics for Geosciences

Advanced Geospatial Analysis using RS, GIS and Soft Computing

1st Edition - May 26, 2023
Editors: Nikolaos Stathopoulos, Andreas Tsatsaris, Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos
Language: English
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Geoinformatics for Geosciences: Advanced Geospatial Analysis using RS, GIS and Soft Computing is a comprehensive guide to the methodologies and techniques that can be used in Earth observation data assessments, geospatial analysis, and soft computing in the geosciences. The book covers a variety of spatiotemporal problems and topics in the areas of the environment, geohazards, urban analysis, health, pollution, climate change, resources and geomorphology, among others. Sections cover environmental and climate issues, analysis of geomorphological data, hazard and disaster impacts, natural and human resources, the influence of environmental conditions, geohazards, climate change, geomorphological changes, etc., and socioeconomic challenges.

Detailing up-to-date techniques in geoinformatics, this book offers in-depth, up-to-date methodologies for researchers and academics to understand how contemporary data can be combined with innovative techniques and tools in order to address challenges in the geosciences.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
About the editors
Introduction
Section 1: Geospatial human environment
Chapter 1. Geoinformatics, spatial epidemiology, and public health
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Geographical epidemiology
1.3 Methodological principles
1.4 A review
1.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 2. Quality of life in Athens, Greece, using geonformatics
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Study area
2.3 Materials and methods
2.4 Results
2.5 Discussion
References
Chapter 3. A new kind of GeoInformatics built on living structure and on the organic view of space
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Two statistical laws together for characterizing the living structure
3.3 Living versus nonliving structure: the “things” the two laws refer to
3.4 Two design principles: differentiation and adaptation
3.5 The new kind of GeoInformatics, its implications, and future works
3.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Further reading
Chapter 4. Geospatial modeling of invasive Aedes vectors in Europe and the diseases they transmit: a review of best practices
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Materials and methods
4.3 Results
4.4 Discussion
4.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Section 2: Geospatial platforms and crowdsourced geospatial data
Chapter 5. Deposition and erosion dynamics in Axios and Aliakmonas river deltas (Greece) with the use of Google Earth Engine and geospatial analysis tools
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Experimental setup
5.3 Methods
5.4 Results
5.5 Discussion
5.6 Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 6. Crowdsourced geospatial data in human and Earth observations: opportunities and challenges
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Crowdsourced geospatial data in human observations
6.3 Crowdsourced geospatial data in Earth observations
6.4 Crowdsourced geospatial data in gauging human–environment interactions
6.5 Challenges and opportunities
References
Chapter 7. Google Earth Engine and machine learning classifiers for obtaining burnt area cartography: a case study from a Mediterranean setting
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Experimental setup
7.3 Methods for burnt area mapping
7.4 Results
7.5 Discussion
7.6 Concluding remarks
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 8. On volunteered geographic information quality: a framework for sharing data quality information
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Volunteered geographic information and spatial data quality
8.3 Lessons from economic transaction theory
8.4 A proposed framework for volunteered geographic information quality evaluation
8.5 Application of the framework to current volunteered geographic information initiatives
8.6 Conclusion
References
Section 3: GIS & Remote sensing applications
Chapter 9. Natural disaster monitoring using ICEYE SAR data
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 ICEYE SAR data
9.3 Flood and wildfire monitoring using ICEYE constellation
9.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 10. Oil spill detection using optical remote sensing images and machine learning approaches (case study: Persian Gulf)
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Study area and data used
10.3 Methodology
10.4 Results and discussion
10.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. Remote sensing and geospatial analysis
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Climate change
11.3 Mean sea level rise, coastline changes, and remote sensing bathymetry
11.4 Remote sensing data fusion
11.5 Land-use–cover and agriculture
11.6 Land subsidence
References
Chapter 12. Mineral exploration using multispectral and hyperspectral remote sensing data
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Spectral properties of minerals and rocks
12.3 Characteristics of multispectral and hyperspectral remote sensing data
12.4 Remote sensing methods used in mineral exploration
12.5 Case studies
12.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 13. Geographic information systems and remote sensing for local development. Reservoirs positioning
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 The historical background and the future of reservoirs in Greece
13.3 The geographic information systems–based methodology for reservoir positioning
13.4 Results
13.5 Conclusions
References
Section 4: Geospatial modeling and analysis
Chapter 14. An integrated approach for a flood impact assessment on land uses/cover based on synthetic aperture radar images and spatial analytics. The case of an extreme event in Sperchios River Basin, Greece
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Study area and rainfall event
14.3 Materials and methods
14.4 Results and discussion
14.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 15. Quantitative comparison of geostatistical analysis of interpolation techniques and semiveriogram spatial dependency parameters for soil atrazine contamination attribute
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Materials and methods
15.3 Results and discussion
15.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Authors contribution
Conflict of interests
References
Chapter 16. Comparison of “subjectivity” and “objectivity” in expert-based landslide susceptibility modeling
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Materials and methods
16.3 Landslide susceptibility assessment
16.4 Results
16.5 Discussion
16.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 17. Remote sensing and geographic information system for soil analysis—vulnerability mapping and assessment
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Orbits
17.3 Observing with the electromagnetic spectrum
17.4 Sensors
17.5 Resolution
17.6 Data processing, interpretation, and analysis
17.7 Creating satellite imagery
17.8 Image interpretation
17.9 Quantitative analysis
17.10 Soil science
17.11 Importance of studying soil science
17.12 Geographic information system technologies uses in soil science
17.13 Geographic information system and soil mapping
17.14 Importance of soil maps
17.15 Geographic information system to monitor soil loss and erosion
17.16 Geographic information system and soil contamination
17.17 Geographic information system and soil moisture
17.18 Geographic information system, soil science, and agriculture
17.19 Geographic information system and crop production
17.20 Geographic information system and grassland management
17.21 The future of geographic information system in soil science
References
Chapter 18. Multiparameter analysis of the flood of November 15, 2017 in west Attica using satellite remote sensing
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Multiparameter flood analysis
18.3 Update of the hydrographic network
18.4 Urban expansion
18.5 Diachronic burnt areas
18.6 Land cover update
18.7 Mapping of the maximum flood extent of November 15, 2017
18.8 Simulation of the maximum flood extent of November 15, 2017
18.9 Critical points and proposed measures
18.10 Discussion
18.11 Conclusion
18.12 Acknowledgments
References
Conclusions
Index

Nikolaos Stathopoulos

Dr. Nikolaos Stathopoulos is Scientific Project Manager at the Institute for Space Applications and Remote Sensing, National Observatory of Athens, BEYOND Centre of EO Research & Satellite Remote Sensing, Greece. He holds a PhD in Geoenvironmental Hazards & Water Resources via GIS & Remote Sensing from the National Technical University of Athens, MSc in Geoinformatics from Harokopio University of Athens, MSc in Water Resources from the National Technical University of Athens, and Bachelor in Mining Engineering specializing in Geotechnology. He has published over 35 scientific publications including journal papers, conference papers, and book chapters covering fields such as remote sensing, geographic information systems, hazards (e.g. floods, erosion, desertification, etc.), spatial analysis, geostatistics, and more. He has over 10 years of research, teaching and professional experience in the field of remote sensing and his main research interests are geoenvironmental hazards, climate change, hydrology and groundwater, modeling, quality and quantity of water resources, change detection, remote sensing, and GIS.

Affiliations and expertise

Scientific Project Manager, Institute for Space Applications and Remote Sensing, National Observatory of Athens, BEYOND Centre of EO Research and Satellite Remote Sensing, Greece

Andreas Tsatsaris

Professor Andreas Tsatsaris is a Rural and Surveying Engineer and President of the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering of the University of West Attica (UniWA), Greece. He is also Director of the Research Laboratory "GAEA". He has been teaching since 1996 in Spatial Epidemiology, Medical Geography, GIS, and Thematic Cartography in both Postgraduate and Undergraduate Studies Programs of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Crete and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and the Faculty of Engineering at UniWA. He has published over 90 articles in scientific journals and international conferences and has participated in over 30 national and international research programs. He is a certified evaluator of the State Scholarship Foundation and General Secretariat in Research and Technology in the evaluation of research proposals.

Affiliations and expertise

Rural and Surveying Engineer and President, Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering, University of West Attica (UniWA), Greece

Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos

Dr. Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos is a Survey Engineer, a Post-Doctoral Researcher and he holds two MSc Diplomas in Water Resources Engineering Management and in Geoinformatics. His PhD focused on applied geoinformatics and especially on spatial data infrastructures and cartography. His research interests are focused on spatial data infrastructures, spatial analysis, natural disasters modeling, geoarchaeology, and digital cartography. He has participated in various research projects and has written articles in various journals and scientific conferences, and chapters in various academic books. In recent years, he has been providing supplementary teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at the Department of Geography, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece. He is a certified evaluator of the State Scholarship Foundation and General Secretariat in Research and Technology. He was also previously an Expert in Earth Sciences in the use of GIS and remote sensing applications for the Institute of Educational Policy, Ministry of Education, Greece.

Affiliations and expertise

Surveying Engineer, Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering, University of West Attica (UniWA), Greece