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Books in Remote sensing and photogrammetry

  • GNSS Applications to Monitor Natural Hazards

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Joseph Awange
    • English
    Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are a cornerstone of modern geodetic positioning, but their true potential extends far beyond traditional applications. GNSS Applications to Monitor Natural Hazards presents a systematic, step-by-step methodology for leveraging satellite-based positioning to detect, analyze, and mitigate environmental threats—from floods and droughts to seismic shifts and landslides. As climate change intensifies natural hazards, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering researchers, engineers, and policymakers reproducible techniques to enhance early-warning systems. For the first time, it also explores AI-enhanced GNSS, demonstrating how machine learning can unlock real-time hazard prediction and adaptive monitoring. Designed for both experts and newcomers, this work translates cutting-edge research into actionable strategies, empowering readers to harness GNSS technology for a more resilient future. Whether optimizing disaster response or decoding subtle environmental changes, this book is an essential guide to reducing the impact of catastrophic events through innovation.

  • Models and Methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing

    From Physics to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Pasquale Imperatore + 2 more
    • English
    Models and Methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing: From Physics to Applications expansively outlines the use of SAR remote sensing in Earth Observation, offering state-of-the-art methodologies, broad applications and use cases, and a multidisciplinary approach. It explores basic and advanced methods, accompanied by practical applications and case studies, fostering a deep understanding and facilitating real-world problem solving in Earth Observation. Models and Methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing provides invaluable insights into SAR technologies, enhancing research quality and relevance through reproducible methodology for Earth Observation and remote sensing researchers and academics, or Earth and Environmental scientists employing remote sensing techniques.

  • Photogrammetry Principles and Applications

    LiDAR 3D Point Cloud Intelligent Processing
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Jonathan Li + 2 more
    • English
    Photogrammetry Principles and Applications: LiDAR 3D Point Cloud Intelligent Processing addresses the growing demand for advanced 3D point cloud processing in geospatial and Earth observation fields. With LiDAR technology playing a vital role in autonomous driving, smart cities, and environmental monitoring, this book offers a systematic overview of core algorithms, including 3D reconstruction, DEM generation, and semantic segmentation, utilizing cutting-edge artificial intelligence methods like deep learning and large language models. It combines foundational knowledge with practical case studies from diverse regions such as Toronto, Xiamen, and Nanjing, illustrating how these techniques are applied in real-world scenarios. The content spans hardware descriptions, software workflows, and algorithmic insights, making it suitable for both self-study and academic courses. Featuring templates, flow diagrams, step-by-step processes, and tables, the book ensures ease of cross-referencing and practical understanding. It empowers researchers, students, and industry professionals to process complex, massive point cloud data efficiently, leading to more accurate spatial analysis, environmental assessments, and urban planning. By integrating AI into traditional photogrammetric workflows, this volume paves the way for innovations in geospatial intelligence and autonomous systems.

  • Harnessing Earth Observation for Coastal Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Debashis Mitra + 3 more
    • English
    Harnessing Earth Observation for Coastal Engineering addresses the intersection of cutting-edge geoinformatics technologies and coastal engineering to tackle challenges in coastal processes and natural hazards. By offering robust methodologies and algorithms, the book equips students, researchers, and engineers with practical tools for immediate application. The global, real-world case studies provide insights into diverse decision-making tools and global perspectives on geoinformatics in coastal engineering and examples of the methodology in action. It goes on to promote protection and resilience by integrating geoinformatics seamlessly into coastal engineering practices, advancing knowledge and practice in the field.Users will find a great resource that not only addresses the pressing need for leveraging modern remote sensing and GIS technologies but also provides a blend of research insights and practical applications exploring advanced algorithms and techniques, allowing readers to effectively utilize new sensor data, extract vital information, and implement sustainable solutions in coastal zones worldwide.

  • Satellite Remote Sensing

    Past, Present and Future
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • William J. Emery
    • English
    Satellite Remote Sensing: Past, Present and Future reviews the evolution of Earth remote sensing, from earlier technologies in aerial and satellite remote sensing of the Earth that paved the way for current techniques to current uses and applications. In addition, the book covers future capabilities and research goals. Sections discuss novel applications, interdisciplinary functions, and outline current uses and limitations of various remote sensing technologies, thus putting into context how breakthroughs were made in developments. This is a valuable reference for students, professors of foundational remote sensing courses, and researchers and professionals seeking a wider understanding of remote sensing and its capabilities.

  • Handbook of Satellite Land Products

    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • 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.

  • The Geoinformatics Frontier

    AI, Big Data, and Crowdsourced Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • 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.

  • Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest Fire Management

    Technologies, Applications, Case Studies and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Carmen Quintano + 3 more
    • English
    Advances in Remote Sensing for Forest Fire Management: Technologies, Applications, Case Studies and Future Directions provides a theoretical foundation to Earth Observation methodologies, algorithms, and technologies for analyzing forest fires. From detection to damage assessment, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of forest fires, incorporating insights from remote sensing, ecology, forest management, and meteorology. Through real-world case studies and the utilization of state-of-the-art deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms on remote sensing data, readers will gain a multidisciplinary perspective on forest fire management. This is essential for graduate students, researchers, and professionals seeking to utilize remote sensing techniques to further their research and knowledge of forest fire management through cutting-edge remote sensing technologies and interdisciplinary insights.

  • Integrative Sensing Strategies for Disaster Management

    • 1st Edition
    • May 1, 2026
    • Danlin Yu + 1 more
    • English
    Integrative Sensing Strategies for Disaster Management explores the synergy between airborne remote sensing and social data in addressing disaster management. The book provides a framework for leveraging diverse data sources to enhance response and resilience. Detailed chapters cover the fundamentals of remote sensing, data integration techniques, and ethical implications, showcasing practical case studies in urban flooding, air quality monitoring, and pandemic evaluation. The book is an essential resource for postgraduates, PhD students, researchers, and professors in Earth observation and disaster management.Users will find this book to be a great resource for advancing their understanding of integrated sensing technologies, including current challenges and emerging trends, and tactics on how to implement innovative solutions.

  • Health Geography

    Innovative Geospatial Epidemiology
    • 1st Edition
    • May 1, 2026
    • Andreas Tsatsaris + 4 more
    • English
    Health Geography: Innovative Geospatial Epidemiology presents a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental principles and methodologies underpinning remote sensing for spatial epidemiology. Organised in two parts, the first delves into the methodology of utilizing cutting-edge remote sensing technologies to detect, analyze, and predict the spatial distribution of infectious diseases through the process of extracting critical information and creating accurate geospatial models for disease mapping and monitoring. The second part provides numerous case studies that illustrate the real-world applications and transformative potential of the interdisciplinary approaches, allowing the book to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation. Health Geography is an indispensable resource for researchers, practitioners, and graduate students in spatial epidemiology, geospatial sciences, and geostatistics seeking to utilize the potential of remote sensing technologies in tackling spatial epidemiological challenges.