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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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    • Deep Learning for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Michael Schmitt + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Deep Learning for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing delves into the transformative synergy between synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and cutting-edge machine learning techniques. Traditionally rooted in signal processing, SAR's active imaging capabilities rise above optical limitations, offering resilience to environmental factors like cloud cover. This book showcases how machine learning augments every stage of SAR image processing, from raw data refinement to advanced information extraction. Through comprehensive coverage of acquisition modes and processing methodologies, including polarimetry and interferometry, this book equips readers with the tools to harness SAR's full potential. Aiming to further enhance remote sensing imaging, it serves as a vital resource for those seeking to integrate SAR data seamlessly into the modern machine learning landscape. Deep Learning for Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing addresses a critical gap in the intersection of SAR technology and machine learning, offering a pioneering roadmap for researchers and practitioners alike. With its emphasis on modern techniques, it serves as a catalyst for unlocking SAR's untapped potential and shaping the future of Earth observation.

    • Handbook of Satellite Land Products

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Shunlin Liang + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • Supervised Learning in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Science

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Aaron E Maxwell + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Supervised Learning in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Science is an invaluable resource focusing on practical applications of supervised learning in remote sensing and geospatial data science. Emphasizing practicality, the book delves into creating labeled datasets for training and evaluating models. It addresses common challenges like data imbalance and offers methods for assessing model performance. This guide bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing tools and techniques for extracting actionable information from raw geospatial data.The book covers all aspects of supervised learning workflows, including preparing diverse remotely sensed and geospatial data inputs. It equips researchers, practitioners, and students with essential knowledge for applied mapping and modeling tasks, making it an indispensable reference for advancing geospatial science.

    • Introduction to Mining Geostatistics

      • 1st Edition
      • November 3, 2025
      • Konstantinos Modis + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Introduction to Mining Geostatistics: Intuitive Applications with Excel and R is a practical and accessible guide to geostatistical techniques in mineral exploration, with a strong focus on reserves estimation. Designed for students, researchers, and industry professionals, this book blends fundamental concepts of theory with hands-on applications, using Excel and R to simplify complex analyses.Key topics include:Essential Statistical Foundations – Master core data analysis techniques for ore reserves estimation.Sampling Strategies & Error Analysis – Minimize uncertainty and improve data reliability.Spatial Analysis & Kriging – Use variograms, covariance functions, and Kriging algorithms to estimate unknown values from borehole data.Multivariate Geostatistics – Model interdependent variables to enhance accuracy and predictive power.Stochastic Simulation – Explore alternative estimation methods for risk assessment and scenario analysis.Reserve Classification & Reporting – Understand global classification systems and key reserve estimation parameters.Filled with real-world case studies and practical examples, this book bridges theory and application, making geostatistics intuitive and approachable. Whether you're optimizing exploration projects, improving resource estimates, or conducting economic risk assessments, this guide equips you with the tools to make informed decisions.

    • Aerosols and Precipitation Over Africa

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 7
      • March 14, 2025
      • Akintomide A. Akinsanola + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Aerosols and Precipitation Over Africa: Progress, Challenges, and Prospects provides a clear picture of the complex interactions between aerosols and precipitation over Africa. The text begins with a close look at aerosol distribution, observational and modeling techniques, and climate models. This is followed by an examination of the effect of aerosol on precipitation and the latest advances in aerosol-precipitatio... studies. The editors then review regional and largescale variability. Later chapters include a climatological assessment of aerosol and precipitation properties, projected changes in precipitation and cloud patterns, and expected challenges for the future.With these interactions confounded by the large-scale dynamical systems over the continent, this book will provide a much-needed, detailed understanding of the complex connections between aerosol and precipitation over Africa. It will be a valuable resource for environmental researchers, academics, and policymakers studying the latest developments in aerosols and precipitation over Africa.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.

    • Air Pollution and Related Health Risks

      • 1st Edition
      • July 25, 2025
      • Umesh Chandra Dumka + 1 more
      • English
      Air Pollution and Related Health Risks: Investigating Environmental Health and Sustainability provides discussion on advanced atmospheric phenomena as they relate to health risks and environmental sustainability. Sections cover challenges, the carcinogenic effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on the atmosphere, and reviews of microplastics and organic aerosol compositions. The book's editors also complete a micro and macro analysis of PM2.5 and PM10 spatio-temporal properties in the Himalayan environment, and aerosol radiative and health impacts are also explored. Other sections cover wet deposition and scavenging of atmospheric pollutants and a risk assessment of living-non-living airborne particles to human health.Post-graduate... and early-career researchers in atmospheric sciences, geophysics, environmental science, and meteorology will find much to learn and apply in this valuable resource.

    • Computational Methods for Time-Series Analyses in Earth Sciences

      • 1st Edition
      • June 20, 2025
      • Silvio José Gumiere + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Computational Methods for Time-Series Analyses in Earth Sciences bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, offering a deep dive into the utilization of R programming for managing, analyzing, and forecasting time-series data within the realm of Earth sciences. It systematically unfolds the layers of data manipulation, graphical representation, and sampling to prepare the reader for complex analyses and predictive modeling from the basics of signal processing to the nuances of machine learning. It presents cutting-edge techniques, such as neural networks, kernel-based methods, and evolutionary algorithms, specifically tailored to tackle challenges, and provides practical case studies to aid readers with utilizing the techniques covered.Computationa... Methods for Time-Series Analyses in Earth Sciences is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, and students delving into the intricacies of Earth's environmental patterns and cycles through the lens of computational analysis and guides readers through various computational approaches to deciphering spatial and temporal data.

    • Climate and Natural Hazard Risks

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Peter Sammonds + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Climate and Natural Hazard Risks is an in-depth examination of the physical, environmental, economic, and social impacts of climate change and natural hazards on vulnerable populations in different regions around the world. The authors open with the simple question “What is risk?,” taking a detailed look at historical and global trends and risk frameworks as they relate to the Earth system and climate change. The authors then examine the drivers of social and physical vulnerability. From there, the chapters systematically review different hazards and their implications for risk (hurricanes, cyclones, flooding, extreme temperatures, food insecurity, earthquakes, tsunamis). The authors then delve into the latest methods and research for multihazard risk assessment. The book closes with challenging explorations of resilience, and environmental and social transitions for climate change. Students, practitioners and policy-makers working across climate science, hazard risk assessment, disaster management and humanitarian response will find this instructive and thought-provoking text essential reading.

    • Carbon Fluxes and Biophysical Variables from Earth Observation

      • 1st Edition
      • July 2, 2025
      • Manuel Campos-Taberner + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Carbon Fluxes and Biophysical Variables from Earth Observation: Methods for Ecosystem Assessment transforms the way remote sensing data can be used to approach monitoring of carbon fluxes (CF) and biophysical variables (BV) in ecosystem and global vegetation monitoring. In a field where these two subjects have traditionally been treated as distinct entities, this book offers an integrated exploration of CF and BV retrieval through remote sensing. It not only delves into a wide array of approaches and methodologies but also assists readers in selecting the most suitable models based on available inputs and spatiotemporal scales. Carbon Fluxes and Biophysical Variables from Earth Observation is a useful resource for Earth Observation specialists, particularly in Remote Sensing, machine learning, ecology, and plant physiology, to enhance and adapt their approaches and methodologies.

    • Artificial Intelligence in Future Mining

      • 1st Edition
      • January 22, 2025
      • Amir Razmjou + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Artificial Intelligence in Future Mining explores the latest developments in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mining and how it will impact the industry’s future. The application of data science and artificial intelligence in future mining involves using advanced technologies to optimize operations, improve decision-making, and enhance safety and sustainability in the industry. After a brief history of AI in mining, the book's editors look closely at different AI techniques used. Chapters explore ocean mining, brine mining, and urban mining. With an eye towards sustainability, the editors then review the future of wastewater mining and green mining.The book wraps up with chapters on safety and risk, resource planning, and a larger discussion of the opportunities and challenges of mining with AI in the future. This book is a must-have for researchers and professionals who find themselves at the intersection of mining, engineering, and data science.

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