Geoinformation Technologies Towards Sustainable Environmental Management
- 1st Edition - June 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editor: George P. Petropoulos
- Language: English
Geoinformation Technologies Towards Sustainable Environmental Management offers a comprehensive collection of case studies showcasing how geoinformation technologies enhance enviro… Read more
Description
Description
Geoinformation Technologies Towards Sustainable Environmental Management offers a comprehensive collection of case studies showcasing how geoinformation technologies enhance environmental monitoring and management. It addresses the increasing need for practical, technical solutions to societal and ecological challenges by illustrating innovative applications of remote sensing, GIS, UAVs, and other geospatial data analysis tools. The book is designed to serve researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to integrate advanced geospatial techniques into their workflows. The content spans multiple environmental sectors, including natural, agricultural, coastal, Arctic, urban, and UAV applications. Each section presents case studies with detailed methodologies, workflows, and visual illustrations, enabling users to replicate and adapt these techniques in their own contexts. The chapters are organized to emphasize step-by-step procedures, recent developments, and practical applications, making complex concepts accessible and actionable. The book’s primary goal is to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and societal needs, offering a valuable resource for advancing sustainable environmental management. Its global scope, combined with clear visualizations and detailed methodologies, makes it an indispensable reference for environmental scientists, geospatial professionals, and policy makers aiming to address pressing environmental challenges using cutting-edge geoinformation technologies.
Key features
Key features
- Presents state-of-the-art methodologies, software tools, and workflows for environmental management
- Combines local and global case studies, demonstrating adaptation of techniques across regions
- Uses accessible language to facilitate understanding for non-native English speakers
- Provides detailed, reproducible methodologies with visual aids for practical application
- Highlights the latest trends in geoinformation, remote sensing, and environmental monitoring
Readership
Readership
Environmental scientists, Geospatial professionals, Urban planners
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section 1. Natural Environment
1. Land cover mapping & Change detection methods
2. Digital Surface Modelling. assessment of different models
3. Geoinformation land biosphere models for physical environment monitoring
Section 2. Agricultural Environment
4. Soil properties mapping using hyperspectral remote sensing
5. Retrievals of energy balance parameters exploiting geoinformation
6. Precision agriculture and use of geoinformatics
Section 3. Coastal/aquatic Environment
7. Wetlands (properties) mapping from satellite imagery
8. Coastal areas (properties) mapping & litter detection
9. Sea level rise and climate change in permafrost regions
Section 4. Arctic Environment
10. Coastal Vulnerability Mapping in permafrost regions
11. Land degradation mapping in permafrost regions
12. Land deformation mapping in permafrost regions
13. Snow Water Equivalent mapping in permafrost regions
14. Socioeconomic impact assessment in the Arctic using geoinformatics
Section 5. Urban Environment
15. Urban green cover (or Impervious surface area) mapping
16. Urban expansion mapping (Urban Heat Island)
17. Air Pollution mapping
Section 6. UAVs in Sustainable Environmental Management
18. UAVs in Archaeology
19. UAVs in Precision Agriculture
20. UAVs in Air Pollution monitoring
21. UAVs in Coastline litter detection
1. Land cover mapping & Change detection methods
2. Digital Surface Modelling. assessment of different models
3. Geoinformation land biosphere models for physical environment monitoring
Section 2. Agricultural Environment
4. Soil properties mapping using hyperspectral remote sensing
5. Retrievals of energy balance parameters exploiting geoinformation
6. Precision agriculture and use of geoinformatics
Section 3. Coastal/aquatic Environment
7. Wetlands (properties) mapping from satellite imagery
8. Coastal areas (properties) mapping & litter detection
9. Sea level rise and climate change in permafrost regions
Section 4. Arctic Environment
10. Coastal Vulnerability Mapping in permafrost regions
11. Land degradation mapping in permafrost regions
12. Land deformation mapping in permafrost regions
13. Snow Water Equivalent mapping in permafrost regions
14. Socioeconomic impact assessment in the Arctic using geoinformatics
Section 5. Urban Environment
15. Urban green cover (or Impervious surface area) mapping
16. Urban expansion mapping (Urban Heat Island)
17. Air Pollution mapping
Section 6. UAVs in Sustainable Environmental Management
18. UAVs in Archaeology
19. UAVs in Precision Agriculture
20. UAVs in Air Pollution monitoring
21. UAVs in Coastline litter detection
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
George P. Petropoulos
Editor
Dr. George P. Petropoulos is Associate Professor in Geoinformatics at the Department of Geography, Harokopio University of Athens Greece. His research focuses on the exploitation of geoinformation technology & geospatial data analysis techniques in geographical and environmental applications. He is author/co-author of over 150 articles, 50 book chapters, and has edited 6 books. He has developed collaborations with key scientists in his area of specialisation globally and his research & teaching work has received international recognition via several significant awards and research funding.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Geoinformatics, Department of Geography, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece