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Books in Earth and planetary sciences

Elsevier's Earth and Planetary Sciences collection brings together pioneering research on the complexities of our planet and beyond. Covering topics from Earth's structural dynamics and ecosystems to planetary exploration, these titles support advancements in geoscience, environmental science, and space studies, offering essential insights for researchers, professionals, and students.

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    • Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring

      Technologies, Applications and Models
      • 1st Edition
      • Prem Chandra Pandey + 3 more
      • English
      Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring: Technologies, Applications and Models provides insight on the pivotal role that remote sensing plays in vegetation monitoring. As traditional field assessments face challenges due to inaccessible study sites and lengthy data collection, this book offers a comprehensive view of remote sensing applications for monitoring various vegetation ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, mangroves, and agriculture. The book presents a coherent and consistent structure, across five sections that build upon prior knowledge and detail the quantitative and qualitative assessments made possible through remote sensing technologies. Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring: Technologies, Applications and Models caters to a diverse audience, including researchers and practitioners seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of vegetation monitoring through case studies, new algorithms and state-of-the-art methods.

    • Advanced Laboratory Testing in Geotechnical Engineering

      From Concepts to Methods
      • 1st Edition
      • Hamed Sadeghi + 1 more
      • English
      Advanced Laboratory Testing in Geotechnical Engineering: From Concepts to Methods delivers a thorough investigation into modern laboratory techniques critical for understanding soil properties and behavior. The book opens by presenting the significance of precise laboratory testing within geotechnical engineering, emphasizing the necessity of standardized procedures to ensure reliability and accuracy. It further introduces the foundational requirements for conducting soil tests, alongside practical applications that demonstrate their value in real-world engineering. This resource is designed to support professionals and researchers in mastering the complexities inherent in testing soil materials for various geotechnical purposes.In addition, the book explores advanced topics such as soil sampling and preservation, detailing methods to maintain sample integrity from field to lab. It covers a spectrum of soil mechanics tests, including conventional, dynamic, and cyclic assessments, as well as specialized techniques for unsaturated soils. Readers gain insights into soil flow characteristics, retention capacity under diverse moisture conditions, physical modeling, and microstructural characterization. These features make the book an indispensable guide for deepening expertise in soil mechanics and for applying cutting-edge laboratory methods to solve complex geotechnical challenges.

    • Handbook of Satellite Land Products

      • 1st Edition
      • Shunlin Liang + 1 more
      • English
      Handbook of Satellite Land Products compiles the key information of as many satellite products as possible for each essential land variable. It provides a comprehensive list of openly accessible high-level satellite products that characterize the essential land surface variables of the Earth system, including the original data sources, inversion algorithms, product characteristics, validation accuracy, and any existing applications. Each product includes satellite data inversion methodology and high-level product generation and application information, allowing for comparison of different products and selection of the correct ones for different applications.This book will help researchers, professors, and graduate students grasp the knowledge of existing satellite land products, understand the advantages and limitations, and follow the practical application examples.

    • Geospatial Techniques in Climate Change Monitoring and Environmental Mapping

      An Interdisciplinary Approach to Risk Reduction
      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 11
      • Jung-Sup Um + 3 more
      • English
      Geospatial Techniques in Climate Change Monitoring and Environmental Mapping: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Risk Reduction presents a comprehensive examination of innovative geospatial methods utilized to address the challenges posed by climate change across various sectors. The book encompasses a wide array of topics, including the application of remote sensing in agriculture, urban climate change mitigation, and the evaluation of land use effects on surface temperatures. It highlights the integration of advanced technologies such as machine learning and satellite imagery to enhance drought risk mapping, deforestation detection, and flood prediction, providing valuable insights into environmental sustainability. Moreover, the text emphasizes participatory approaches and the role of local communities in climate resilience. By synthesizing interdisciplinary perspectives, the book underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies. Ultimately, this work serves as a vital resource for researchers and practitioners committed to leveraging geospatial techniques for effective climate change risk reduction and environmental management.Members of the Royal Meteorological Society are eligible for a 35% discount on all Developments in Weather and Climate Science series titles. See the RMetS member dashboard for the discount code.

    • Mineral Exploration

      Principles and Applications for a Sustainable Future
      • 3rd Edition
      • Swapan Kumar Haldar
      • English
      Mineral Exploration: Principles and Applications for a Sustainable Future, Third Edition offers a thorough examination of mineral exploration, focusing on advances that support a sustainable future. The book opens by exploring the nature and distribution of economic mineral deposits and introduces key tools such as photogeology, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. It then provides detailed insights into exploration geology, geochemistry, and geophysics, laying a solid foundation for understanding the technical approaches used in modern mineral exploration. Beyond foundational concepts, the text moves into practical methodologies, discussing sampling techniques, resource and reserve estimation, as well as statistical and geostatistical applications.It also addresses exploration modeling, mineral economics, and mineral processing. In its final chapters, the book looks forward, examining environmental management for green energy and the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence, making it an essential resource for professionals aiming to align exploration with sustainable development goals.

    • The Geoinformatics Frontier

      AI, Big Data, and Crowdsourced Technologies
      • 1st Edition
      • Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos + 3 more
      • English
      The Geoinformatics Frontier: AI, Big Data, and Crowdsourced Technologies tackles the critical challenge of integrating Geoinformatics, AI, Big Data, and VGI; offering a comprehensive introduction to these pivotal concepts, the book elucidates their foundations and relevance to Geoinformatics. It approaches builds on the theory discussed with practical guidance, examples, and detailed case studies; equipping readers with the knowledge needed to effectively implement them. The book presents case studies spanning various sectors, showcasing how the technologies can be successfully employed to address intricate spatial issues and facilitate well-informed decision-making for the complexities of managing large-scale spatial datasets. It also provides indispensable insights into data collection, storage, quality control, and fusion techniques, offering practical solutions to the challenges of data storage, processing, and analysis. The Geoinformatics Frontier serves as an indispensable guide, bridging the gap in understanding and practice for geospatial scientists, empowering readers to harness the transformative potential of Geoinformatics and advanced computer technologies.

    • Models and Methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing

      From Physics to Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • Pasquale Imperatore + 2 more
      • English
      Models and Methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing: From Physics to Applications delivers a comprehensive overview on how Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) supports modern Earth Observation. The book guides readers through both foundational principles and advanced techniques, presenting state-of-the-art methodologies that showcase the evolution of SAR remote sensing. By seamlessly blending theoretical concepts with real-world case studies and practical examples, it empowers researchers, professionals, and students alike to gain a robust understanding of SAR technologies. The inclusion of reproducible methods encourages readers to develop their own applications, making this work an essential resource for anyone involved in remote sensing or Earth science.

    • Advances in Computational Geomechanics

      Advanced Computational Techniques and Methodologies in Geotechnical Engineering
      • 1st Edition
      • Mohamed Shahin + 1 more
      • English
      Advances in Computational Geomechanics: Advanced Computational Techniques and Methodologies in Geotechnical Engineering delivers a thorough exploration of the latest computational innovations shaping geotechnical engineering. Divided into three distinct sections, the book first investigates stochastic, probabilistic, and reliability analyses, outlining modern methods for soil characterization, reliability-based design, and risk management in geotechnical projects. The second section spotlights the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, detailing data-driven solutions for analyzing geotechnical data and predicting soil behavior. The final section examines advanced numerical modeling approaches, such as the Finite Element, Finite Difference, and Discrete Element Methods.Beyond foundational techniques, the book discusses hybrid numerical strategies and emerging trends that promise to further transform computational geomechanics. It highlights practical applications and decision-making tools powered by AI, making it an essential reference for engineers, researchers, and practitioners aiming to enhance geomechanical analyses and design. With its comprehensive coverage, this volume is ideal for professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of computational methods in geotechnical engineering.

    • The Trench Biosphere at the Bottom of the Ocean

      Progress and Challenges
      • 1st Edition
      • Jiasong Fang + 1 more
      • English
      The Trench Biosphere at the Bottom of the Ocean: Progress and Challenges provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the trench biosphere, examining the geological and physiochemical constraints on trench microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, fungi) and fauna, along with their molecular adaptation mechanisms to extreme conditions. Edited by experts in the field, the book addresses the presence of emerging and legacy environmental pollutants in trenches, state-of-the-art technologies and devices for sampling and analysis, and introduces a big-data platform for curating biological, genetic, and natural product resources in hadal trenches. A necessary guide for students and researchers in the field of Environmental Science, this book provides the latest information on biological processes and the biological and genetic resources found in the deep ocean.

    • Restoration and Sustainable Development of Mine-Affected Soils and Degraded Lands

      Advances for Natural Resources Conservation and Land Sustainability
      • 1st Edition
      • Jaume Bech + 3 more
      • English
      Restoration and Sustainable Development of Mine-Affected Soils and Degraded Lands: Advances for Natural Resources Conservation and Land Sustainability delves into the latest advancements in sustainable post-mining land development. This comprehensive volume begins by assessing environmental legacies from mining activities, considering their impacts on different environmental spheres such as the pedosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. It explores the interconnections between these spheres and the material fluxes that result from mining interventions, offering in-depth analysis for professionals in the field. The book also discusses the prediction and analysis of environmental benefits and challenges related to mine closures and the transition to renewable energy.It includes social and economic opportunities and obstacles of mine closure and the phasing out of coal, viewed from regional, national, and global standpoints. Management approaches are examined, considering environmental, socio-economic, and political challenges, drawing insights from successful experiences and lessons learned. Finally, the connection between soil and human health in mine-affected areas is analyzed, providing a valuable resource for mining engineers, soil scientists, and environmental resource managers.

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