Schumann Earth Observation for Flood Applications

Progress and Perspectives
1. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-0-12-819413-3
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 385 Seiten

Reihe: Earth Observation

Earth Observation for Flood Applications: Progress and Perspectives describes the latest scientific advances in Earth Observation. With recent floods around the world becoming ever more devastating, there is a need for better science enabling more effective solutions at a fast pace. This book aims at stretching from the current flood mapping to diverse real data so as to estimate the flood risk and damage. Earth Observation for Flood Applications: Progress and Perspectives includes three parts containing each a separate but complementary topic area under floods. Each chapter unfolds various applications, case studies, and illustrative graphics. In terms of flood mapping and monitoring, the usage of multi-sensor satellite data, web-services information, microwave remote sensing methods are discussed in depth. So, this book is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, and students in the area of earth observation. - Focuses in on one specific application field of Earth Observation - Brings the latest scientific advances and perspectives from experts around the world - Includes extensive figures, tables, and case studies to illustrate real-life applications

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schumann, Guy J-P.