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Remote Sensingof ProtectedLandsEdited by

Yeqiao WangUniversity of Rhode Island, USA

Remote Sensing Applications Series

Combining reviews of theories and methodswith analysis of case studies, this book givesreaders both a systematic view of the field anddetailed knowledge of specific topics. Case stud-ies explore key topics in the context of a widerange of protected areas, including nationalparks in the United States and Canada, theAlbertine Rift in eastern Africa, the Amazonforests, the Changbai Mountain region inNortheast Asia, the frontier lands in Siberia andthe Tibetan Plateau, and marine protected areasalong the tropical and temperate Pacific andAtlantic coasts.

Features

• Focuses on the application of remote sensingin inventorying and monitoring protectedlands

• Provides state-of-the-art information on satellite-based remote sensing approaches

• Compares protected lands with unprotectedareas to measure ecosystem and environmental changes

• Includes in-depth case studies from aroundthe world

• Contains more than 200 illustrations and a 32-page color insert

Alongside each case study, the book examinesadvanced remote sensing technologies such asairborne and spaceborne high spatial resolutionimageries, multispectral and multitemporal timeseries data, satellite interferometric syntheticaperture radar (InSAR), and the integration ofremote sensing and field measurements forinformation extraction and modeling.Discussing challenges, lessons learned, and rec-ommendations, this book provides a snapshot ofhow remote sensing techniques can be used togather extensive spatial, spectral, temporal, andthematic information on protected lands andwaters.

Catalog no. K11949, November 2011, 604 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-4187-7, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as eBook

MultiscaleHydrologicRemote SensingPerspectives andApplicationsEdited by

Ni-Bin ChangUniversity of Central Florida,Orlando, USA

Yang HongUniversity of Oklahoma, Norman, USA

Multiscale Hydrologic Remote Sensing:Perspectives and Applications integratesadvances in hydrologic science and innovativeremote sensing technologies. Raising the visibilityof interdisciplinary research on water resources, itoffers a suite of tools and platforms for investigat-ing spatially and temporally continuous hydrolog-ical variables and processes. Organized into fiveparts, it explores hydrologic remote sensing at thelocal, urban, watershed, and regional scales, aswell as the continental and global scale.

Questions answered

• What are the local, watershed, and regionaldifferences in soil moisture and evapo-transpiration when using different measurement methods and models?

• How can we fit the scenarios of global warming potential and the remote sensingproducts of snow water equivalent intohydrologic modeling to address the changing flood and drought conditionsin a watershed?

• How can we fuse the images collected by different satellites to improve the accuracy of predictions at the global scale?

Tackling these and many other topics, the bookpresents new techniques and methods forspaceborne, airborne, and ground-based meas-urements and mathematical modeling. It alsodiscusses remote sensing image processing toolsand features a wealth of real-world applicationsand case studies.

This book is a useful reference for students, pro-fessionals, scientists, and policy makers involvedin the study of global change, hydrologic sci-ence, meteorology, climatology, biology, ecolo-gy, and the agricultural and forest sciences. Itshows how hydrologic remote sensing technolo-gies can be used more effectively to exploreglobal change impacts and improve the designof hydrologic observatories.

Catalog no. K13588, March 2012, c. 568 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-7745-6, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as eBook



4 New & Forthcoming Books in GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing from CRC Press


Remote Sensingof Land Use andLand CoverPrinciples andApplicationsEdited by

Chandra P. GiriScience ApplicationsInternational Corp, Sioux Falls,South Dakota, USA


Recent developments in earth-observing satellitetechnology, information technology, computerhardware and software, and infrastructure havehelped produce land-cover datasets of betterquality. As a result, such datasets are becomingincreasingly available, the user-base is everwidening, application areas are expanding, andthe potential for many other applications isincreasing. Despite such progress, a comprehen-sive book has not been available so far. Fillingthe gap, Remote Sensing of Land Use and LandCover provides a synopsis of basic land-coverresearch questions and an overview of remote-sensing history. It overviews land-cover classifi-cation, data issues, preprocessing, change analy-sis, modeling, and validation of results.

Features

• Provides examples of applications at global,continental, and national scales

• Highlights new frontiers in remote sensing of land use and land cover

• Emphasizes current and emerging conceptsin land-use and land-cover mapping

• Outlines advanced and automated land-cover interpretation methodologies

• Describes future projection of the major land-cover types of the world

Offering a new perspective by integratingdecades of research conducted by leading scien-tists in the field, the book is an ideal guide forresource planners, managers, researchers, andstudents at all levels and a valuable resource forthose just starting out in this field.

Catalog no. 70746, May 2012, c. 478 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7074-3, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as eBook

HyperspectralRemote Sensingof VegetationEdited by

Prasad S. Thenkabail,John G. Lyon, and Alfredo Huete

“The publication of this book, HyperspectralRemote Sensing of Vegetation, marks a mile-stone in the application of imaging spectrometryto studies of the 70% of the Earth’s landmasswhich is vegetated. This book shows not only thebreadth of international involvement in the use ofhyperspectral data but also in the breadth of inno-vative application of mathematical techniques toextract information from the image data.”

—from the Foreword by Alexander F. H. Goetz,Analytical Spectral Devices Inc., Boulder, Colorado, USA

This book demonstrates the experience, utility,methods, and models needed to study terrestri-al vegetation using hyperspectral data. Eachchapter focuses on specific applications, reviewsexisting knowledge, highlights the advancesmade, and provides guidance for appropriateuse of hyperspectral data in the study of vegeta-tion. The book considers numerous applicationsincluding crop yield modeling, crop biophysicaland biochemical property characterization, andcrop moisture assessment.

Features

• Details practical methods and case studies for conducting hyperspectral remote sensing,including numerous tested solutions

• Presents complete solutions, from methodsto applications, inventory, and modeling

• Contains more than 300 illustrations, including a 40-page color insert

Selected Contents:

Introduction and Overview. HyperspectralSensor Systems. Data Mining, Algorithms,Indices. Leaf and Plant Biophysical andBiochemical Properties. Vegetation BiophysicalProperties. Vegetation Processes and Function(ET, Water Use, GPP, LUE, Phenology). SpeciesIdentification. Land Cover Applications.Detecting Crop Management, Plant Stress, andDisease. Hyperspectral Data in Global ChangeStudies. Hyperspectral Remote Sensing of OuterPlanets. Conclusions and Way Forward. Index.

Catalog no. K12019, October 2011, 781 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-4537-0, $199.95 / £121.00Also available as eBook



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EcosystemFunction inSavannasMeasurement andModeling at Landscapeto Global ScalesEdited by

Michael J. HillUniversity of North Dakota,Grand Forks, USA

Niall P. HananColorado State University, Fort Collins, USA

A definitive reference on measurement andmodeling of global savanna dynamics

Fascinating and diverse, savanna ecosystemssupport a combination of pastoral and agropas-toral communities alongside wild and domesticherbivores that can be found nowhere else. Thisdiversity has made the study of these areas prob-lematic. Ecosystem Function in Savannas:Measurement and Modeling at Landscape toGlobal Scales addresses some of the discontinu-ities in the treatment of savannas by the scientif-ic community and documents a range of meas-urements, methods, technologies, applications,and modeling approaches. Features

• Applies remote sensing and modeling methodsto savanna systems

• Brings together leading scientists in measure-ment and modeling the biophysical dynamicsof savannas

• Describes measurements, biophysical models,and land use change assessments in detail andlinks them with ecology and society

• Supplies a spatially explicit and quantitativedefinition and analysis of savanna systems

• Reviews landscape scale modeling approachesin tree-grass systems

• Summarizes and compares carbon fluxresearch for savannas from four continents

Based on contributions from leading authoritiesand experts on savanna systems worldwide, thebook describes the global savanna biome interms of its broad ecological properties, tempo-ral dynamics, disturbance levels, and humandimensions. The text examines carbon, water,energy, and trace gas fluxes for major globalsavanna regions. It looks at quantitative surfaceproperties of savannas that can be retrievedusing remote sensing and numerical approachesused to explore savanna dynamics.


Remote Sensingof DroughtInnovativeMonitoringApproachesEdited by

Brian D. Wardlow,Martha C. Anderson,and James P. VerdinSeries: Drought and Water Crises

Since the late 1990s, remote sensing capabilitiesfor operational drought monitoring have greatlyexpanded. This book presents remote sensing-based approaches that are currently used or couldbe used for large-area drought monitoring. Thetext covers applications for vegetation conditionmonitoring, soil moisture and ET estimation, andprecipitation estimation. Each chapter includes aliterature review, a technical description of theremote sensing instrument/data and the method-ology used, examples and discussion of the prod-ucts and information that are derived and howthey can be applied to drought monitoring, anddiscussion of future work and considerations forusing the technique.Selected Contents: Vegetation: Drought Monitoring. HistoricalPerspectives on AVHRR NDVI and VegetationDrought Monitoring. Vegetation DroughtResponse Index. Drought Monitoring UsingFraction of Absorbed Photosynthetically ActiveRadiation Estimates Derived from MERIS. Evapotranspiration: Remote Sensing ofEvapotranspiration for Operational DroughtMonitoring Using Principles of Water and EnergyBalance. Drought Index Based on ThermalRemote Sensing of Evapotranspiration.Agricultural Drought Monitoring in Kenya UsingEvapotranspiration Derived from Remote Sensingand Reanalysis Data. Soil Moisture/Ground Water: MicrowaveRemote Sensing of Soil Moisture. North AmericanLand Data Assimilation System. SatelliteGravimetry Applied to Drought Monitoring. Precipitation: Estimating Precipitation from WSR-88D Observations and Rain Gauge Data.Precipitation Estimation from Remotely SensedInformation Using Artificial Neural Networks.Mapping Recent Decadal Climate Variations inPrecipitation and Temperature across EasternAfrica and the Sahel. Snow Cover Monitoringfrom Remote-Sensing Satellites. FutureOpportunities and Challenges in Remote Sensingof Drought. Index.

Catalog no. K11599, April 2012, c. 480 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3557-9, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as eBook





Signal andImageProcessing forRemote SensingSecond Edition C.H. ChenUniversity of Massachusetts,Dartmouth, USA

Continuing in the footsteps of the pioneeringfirst edition, Signal and Image Processing forRemote Sensing, Second Edition explores themost up-to-date signal and image processingmethods for dealing with remote sensing prob-lems. Although most data from satellites are inimage form, signal processing can contributesignificantly in extracting information fromremotely sensed waveforms or time series data.This book combines both, providing a uniquebalance between the role of signal processingand image processing. The second edition includes four chapters fromthe first edition, 23 new or entirely rewrittenchapters, and 190 new figures. New topics covered include:

• Compressive sensing

• The mixed pixel problem with hyperspectralimages

• Hyperspectral image (HSI) target detection andclassification based on sparse representation

• An ISAR technique for refocusing moving targets in SAR images

• Empirical mode decomposition for signalprocessing

• Feature extraction for classification of remotesensing signals and images

• Active learning methods in classification ofremote sensing images

• Signal subspace identification of hyperspectraldata

• Wavelet-based multi/hyperspectral imagerestoration and fusion

Contains more than 300 illustrations and a 32-page color insert.

Catalog no. K12625, February 2012, 619 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5596-6, $159.95 / £82.00Also available as eBook

EnvironmentalRemote Sensingand SystemsAnalysisEdited by

Ni-Bin ChangUniversity of Central Florida,Orlando, USA

Using a systems analysis approach and extensivecase studies, Environmental Remote Sensingand Systems Analysis shows how remote sensingcan be used to support environmental decisionmaking. It presents a multidisciplinary frameworkand the latest remote sensing tools to understandenvironmental impacts, management complexity,and policy implications.Organized into three parts, this full-color bookprovides systematic coverage of water qualitymonitoring, air quality monitoring, and monitor-ing of land use patterns and degradation.Chapters elaborate on the interactions betweenhuman and natural systems, addressing questionssuch as "what are the regional impacts of an oilspill in coastal environments?" and "how doesurbanization affect the rate of infiltration of waterat urban–rural interfaces?" Throughout, contribu-tors discuss new techniques and methods formeasurements, mathematical modeling, andimage processing.

Features:

• Compares data mining, machine learning,and image processing methods to help youselect the best one for your needs

• Incorporates ground-based monitoring networks as part of air and water qualitymanagement

• Emphasizes environmental information management, with proper integration of GPS,GIS, and existing environmental databases

• Demonstrates how systems analysis can beused to aid in environmental policy analysis

• Discusses opportunities for integrated fieldand laboratory studies in remote sensingeducation

Selected Contents:

Water Quality Monitoring, WatershedDevelopment, and Coastal Management.Sensing and Monitoring for Land Use Patterns,Reclamation, and Degradation. Air QualityMonitoring, Land Use/Land Cover Changes, andEnvironmental Health Concern. Index.

Catalog no. K13587, April 2012, c. 520 pp.,ISBN: 978-1-4398-7743-2, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as eBook



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SurfaceModelingHigh Accuracy andHigh Speed MethodsTian-Xiang YueChinese Academy of Sciences,Institute of GeographicalSciences and Natural ResourcesResearch, Beijing

Series: Applied Ecology andEnvironmental Management

Rapid development of computing technology inrecent years has made real-time spatial analysisand real-time data visualization realizable. Basedon newly developed methods, SurfaceModeling: High Accuracy and High SpeedMethods explores solutions to big-error andslow-efficiency problems, two critical challengesthat have long plagued those working with geo-graphical information system (GIS) and comput-er-aided design (CAD).

The book builds a bridge between the mathe-matical-oriented theory of surface modeling andthe user-oriented application where the user isactually able to retrieve information on themethod itself. The author examines a novelmethod of high accuracy surface modeling(HASM) in terms of the fundamental theorem ofsurfaces. He uses numerical tests and real worldstudies to demonstrate that HASM-AM, HASM-MG, and HASM-AD have highly acceleratedcomputational speed, especially for simulationswith huge computational work.

Building on this, the book discusses a HASM-based method for dynamic simulation (HASM-FDS), and then applies HASM methods to simu-late terrains, climate change, ecosystem change,land cover, and soil properties. It demonstratesHASM's potential for simulating population dis-tribution, human carrying capacity, ecosystemservices, ecological diversity, change detection,and wind velocity. The book concludes with adiscussion of the problems that exist in surfacemodeling on a global level and evaluates possi-ble solutions to these problems.

Catalog no. K10913, February 2011, 711 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1758-2, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as eBook

Advances inEnvironmentalRemote SensingSensors, Algorithms,and ApplicationsEdited by

Qihao WengIndiana State University, USA


Featuring contributors from 17 countries, thisbook systematically presents recent advances inenvironmental remote sensing. First, the text pro-vides the latest developments in remote sensingdata and sensor systems, paying special attentionto LIDAR, high spatial-resolution sensing, hyper-spectral sensing, and data fusion of various sen-sors. Next, it examines cutting-edge algorithmsand techniques for the detection, interpretation,characterization, and modeling of Earth surfacefeatures. The final section explores applications ofcurrent data, sensors, algorithms, and techniquesto the remote sensing of land, vegetation, water,and air.

Catalog no. 91751, February 2011, 610 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9175-5, $149.95 / £95.00Also available as eBook

Forthcoming!

EarthObservationSmall Satellitesfor RemoteSensingApplicationsEdited by

A.P. Cracknell, Mazlan Hashim, Ab Latif Ibrahim, and Rainer SandauThere have been many recent technologicaladvances involving developments in computingsystems, the miniaturisation of components, aswell as opportunities for easier and cheaperlaunching facilities, the future seems to lie morewith small satellites, and each of which is dedi-cated to a particular mission objective and carriesa single Earth-observing instrument. This bookreviews the history of small satellites for Earthobservation, and the key technologies of presentsystems and launch facilities. It also assesses thepotential of small satellites for Earth observationapplications.

Catalog no. K12178, December 2012, 320 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-54881-6, $139.00 / £89.00Also available as eBook






High ResolutionOptical SatelliteImageryIan Dowman, Karsten Jacobsen,Gottfried Konecny, and Rainer Sandau

This is a comprehensive guide to the character-istics and use of high resolution optical imagesfrom satellite-borne sensors, concentrating onsensors designed for mapping. It considers indetail the SPOT series of satellites and sensorswith a ground sample distance (GSD) of lessthan 15m. The book explains how high-resolu-tion imagery is obtained and the issues sur-rounding its collection and use. It covers the fun-damentals of mapping from imagery, followedby the key features in the design of sensors andmethods of data storage and transmission,including data compression.

Catalog no. N10514, January 2012, 256 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-9444-6, $119.95

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Hydrometeoro-logical Disastersand ClimateChangeA. Giriraj, P.K. Joshi, T.P. Singh, and S. Ravan

Recent years have shown that all manner of dis-asters have become increasingly damaging, dan-gerous, and complex. Recent examples includethe 2004 South Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrinain 2005, Nargis Cyclone in 2008, the Sichuanearthquake of 2008, floods in Pakistan in 2010,and the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japanin 2011. A total of 950 natural disasters wererecorded in 2010, making it the second worstyear since 1980. The average number of eventsover the past 10 years was 785.

Features:

• Comprehensive information on the latestdevelopments in geoinformatics and how toapply them in natural hazard management

• Designed as a conceptual guide and readyreference for researchers and professionals ingeoinformatics and related disciplines

• Includes case studies of natural hazards onfloods, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, landslide, storms, and drought inBangladesh, Japan, Nepal, China, Pakistan,India, North and South America, and Africa

This volume reflects and informs on space-basedtechnologies for hazards and disaster research. Itcovers a wide range of aspects to take intoaccount and demonstrates the great potential ofspace-based technologies in supplying informa-tion in near real-time and in the application ofdata in detection and early warning.

Catalog no. K14900, December 2012, c. 400 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-62132-8, $99.95 / £63.99Also available as eBook

New Edition of a Bestseller!

Handbook ofSurveillanceTechnologiesThird EditionJ.K. PetersenComputer Consultant, Writer,Educator, Bellingham,Washington, USA

From officially sanctioned, high-tech operationsto budget spy cameras and cell phone video, thethird edition of this bestselling handbook reflectsthe rapid growth in the surveillance industry.The only comprehensive work chronicling thebackground and current applications of a broadrange of surveillance technologies, this fullyrevised and expanded edition offers the latest insurveillance and privacy issues, including work-place and school privacy, front yard privacy, andtransportation security issues. It addresses socialmedia, GPS circuits in cell phones and PDAs, new GIS system use, Google street-viewtechnology, and more.

Catalog no. K13389, January 2012, 1040 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-7315-1, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as eBook




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MicrowavePropagationand RemoteSensingAtmosphericInfluences withModels andApplicationsPranab Kumar KarmakarUniversity of Calcutta, West Bengal, India

This book deals with both microwave propaga-tion and remote sensing in various atmosphericand tropospheric conditions. After discussing thederived parameters of water, the text covers freespace propagation, as well as conditions andconstituents such as water vapor and vapor pres-sure, density, and ray bending. It also exploresMaxwell's equations and free space loss calcula-tions, in addition to reflection, interference,polarization of electromagnetic waves, radiorefraction, and atmospheric turbulence. Theauthor addresses effects of snow, hail, andaerosols, and he presents radiometric modelsand methods of measurement of water vapor, aswell as frequency/multi-frequency methodology.

Catalog no. K12214, September 2011, 257 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-4899-9, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as eBook

EnvironmentalTracking forPublic HealthSurveillanceEdited by

Stanley A. MorainUniversity of New Mexico, USA

Amelia M. BudgeData Analysis Center,Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

This volume provides a state-of-the-art overviewon how environmental tracking data from satel-lite, airborne, and ground-based sensors arebeing integrated into appropriate geophysicaland spatial information system models toenhance public health surveillance and decision-making from local to global levels. Sectors ofpublic health concern include airborne, water-borne, and zoonotic diseases whose transmis-sion is promoted by fluctuating environmentalparameters. The book is intended primarily for across-disciplinary professional audience consist-ing of public health decision-makers, spatial dataanalysts, modelers, Earth observation specialists,and medical researchers.

Catalog no. K11817, July 2012, 400 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-58471-5, $139.00 / £89.00Also available as eBook

Remote Sensingof the MineEnvironmentH. �Sebnem Düzgünand Nuray Demirel

Comprehensive in scope, this volume providesan introduction to monitoring the environmen-tal impacts of mining activities, such as minesubsidence monitoring, slope stability monitor-ing, reclamation planning and implementation,and post closure mine monitoring. Featuringself-contained chapters, it discusses in detail thenecessary principles and techniques. The book isenhanced by illustrative case studies demon-strating how to apply different remote sensingdata, as well as techniques for different minemonitoring purposes.

Catalog no. K11524, August 2011, 220 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-87879-1, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as eBook

High Resolution Site SurveysRoger ParkinsonWell-illustrated, and with numerous case studiesshowing the application of theory in everyday sit-uations, High Resolution Site Surveys is an indis-pensable guide for the student and practitioneralike. This book provides a unified approach tomarine and land-based resolution surveying. Thebook describes digital seismic survey methods,hydrographic “analogue” search and survey tools,non-seismic survey techniques, and positioningsystems, including GPS. “Brite Spot” analysis, andhealth and safety considerations for site surveysare also discussed.

Catalog no. Y134306, November 2011, 256 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-51082-0$42.95 / £24.95Also available as eBook and in hardcover







Through-the-Wall RadarImagingEdited by

Moeness G. AminVillanova University,Pennsylvania, USA

Through-the-wall Radar Imaging (TWRI) allowspolice, fire and rescue personnel, first responders,and defense forces to detect, identify, classify, andtrack the whereabouts of humans and movingobjects. Through-the-Wall Radar Imaging exam-ines this technology from the algorithmic, model-ing, experimentation, and system design perspec-tives. It begins with coverage of the electromag-netic properties of walls and building materials,and discusses techniques in the design of antennaelements and array configurations, beamformingconcepts and issues, and the use of antenna arraywith collocated and distributed apertures.

Features

• Discusses wall attenuation and dispersioneffects in view of angles of incidence andantenna polarization

• Covers wideband, low-profile, and printedantennas, as well as planar/conformal ultrawideband antennas

• Emphasizes the PSF characteristics that resultfrom the use of ultrawideband waveforms

• Examines the design of emerging waveformsto optimize target detection by increasingtarget-to-noise and clutter ratio with specialemphasis of matched illumination-based signature exploitation techniques

• Studies EM wave propagation through wallsand shows the dispersion and blurring effectson behind-the-wall target images

The book provides a deep understanding of thechallenges of TWRI, stressing its multidisciplinaryand phenomenological nature. The breadth anddepth of topics covered presents a highlydetailed treatment of this potentially life-savingtechnology.

Catalog no. K10760, December 2010, 604 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1476-5, $159.95 / £99.00

WetlandIndicatorsA Guide to WetlandIdentification,Delineation,Classification, and Mapping,Second EditionRalph W. Tiner

Written for environmental consultants and stu-dents enrolled in Wetlands Delineation courses,this second edition reference provides a com-prehensive foundation for wetland identifica-tion, classification, delineation, and mapping.Updated and expanded, it incorporates analysisof the 2010 Army Corps of Engineers WetlandsDelineation Manual. It reviews current and pastdelineation practices for perspective onadvances in the field. It describes internationalclassifications (Ramsar) as well as those fromsome individual countries. While pictures areprovided within the text, a supplementary web-site provides more photos, upon purchase.


Rip CurrentsBeach Safety,PhysicalOceanography, andWave ModelingEdited by

Stephen Leathermanand John FletemeyerFlorida International University,Miami, USA

An examination of advances in rip currentresearch, this book provides a better under-standing of the dynamics, mechanisms, and pre-dictability of rip currents. A practical guide, itbridges the gap between rip current science andthe implementation of appropriate public safetyeducation. Coverage includes rip current predic-tion and modeling; case studies from Brazil, UK,US, Japan, and Australia; rip currents in theGreat Lakes; public safety procedures; the legalimplications of rip current drowning; and more.

Catalog no. K11772, May 2011, 293 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3896-9, $119.95 / £76.99Also available as eBook



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Image Analysis,Classification,and ChangeDetection inRemote SensingWith Algorithms for ENVI/IDL, Second EditionMorton J. CantyJuelich Research Center, Germany

This popular introduction to the processing ofremote sensing imagery has been updated toinclude coverage of the latest versions of theENVI software environment. This new editioncovers support vector machines and other ker-nel-based methods. Illustrating many program-ming examples in the array-oriented languageID, the text includes coverage of basic Fourier,wavelet, principal components and minimumnoise fraction transformations; convolution fil-ters, topographic modeling, image-to-imageregistration and ortho-rectification; imagefusion; supervised and unsupervised land coverclassification with neural networks; hyperspec-tral analysis; and multivariate change detection.

Catalog no. 87134, December 2009, 471 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8713-0, $129.95 / £82.99

Airborne andTerrestrial LaserScanningEdited by

George VosselmanInstitute for Geo-InformationScience and Earth Observation(ITC), Enschede, The Netherlands

Hans-Gerd MaasInstitute of Photogrammetry andRemote Sensing, Dresden University of Technology, Germany

Written by a team of international experts, thisbook provides a comprehensive overview of themajor applications of airborne and terrestriallaser scanning. It focuses on principles andmethods and presents an integrated treatmentof airborne and terrestrial laser scanning tech-nology. After consideration of the technologyand processing methods, the book turns toapplications, such as engineering, forestry, cul-tural heritage, extraction of 3D building models,and mobile mapping. This book brings togetherthe various facets of the subject in a coherenttext that will be relevant for advanced students,academics, and practitioners.

Catalog no. N10162, March 2010, 320 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2798-7, $139.95

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Remote Sensingof CoastalEnvironmentsEdited by

Yeqiao WangUniversity of Rhode Island,Kingston, USA


Edited by a PECASE award recipient, this bookprovides unrivaled coverage of the issues uniqueto coastal environments. It presents the bestavailable data for measuring and monitoringcoastal zones and explains how to use this datato address current issues in coastal zone man-agement. The text illustrates recent develop-ments in active remote sensing, hyperspectralremote sensing, high spatial resolution remotesensing, the integration of remote sensing, andin situ data. Covering the effects of land-coverand land-use change on coastal environments,the book includes case studies that illustrateremote sensing applications in coastal issues.

Catalog no. 94416, December 2009, 457 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9441-1, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as eBook

Remote Sensingof GlaciersTechniques forTopographic, Spatialand ThematicMapping of GlaciersEdited by

Petri K.E. Pellikka and W. Gareth ReesBringing together experts in the field of remotesensing of glaciers, this book covers topics rang-ing from early terrestrial photogrammetry to thelatest airborne laser and satellite radar methodsfor investigating glacier change. Providingimportant background information on instru-ments and techniques of measurement, the bookdiscusses the mass balance and flow of glaciersand physical principles that underlie remotesensing at various wavelengths. This volumepresents a focused view of glacier measurementand monitoring, making it an important contri-bution to investigations of glacier mass balance.








HyperspectralRemote Sensingof Tropical andSub-TropicalForestsEdited by

Margaret KalacskaMcGill University, Montreal,Quebec, Canada

Arturo Sanchez-AzofeifaUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

"…primary strength of this book is the diversearray of contributing authors that represent thestate-of-the-art in hyperspectral remote sensing …an excellent job of describing the opportunitiesand challenges that exist for tropical remote sensing … an enormous contribution to thehyperspectral remote sensing community and fillsa knowledge void for ecologists and conservation-ists … helps consolidate knowledge and will stimulate creative and insightful thinking…"

—Steven R. Schill, Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing


Fundamentalsof SatelliteRemote SensingEdited by

Emilio ChuviecoUniversidad de Alcala, Spain

Alfredo HueteUniversity of Arizona, Tucson, USA

An extensive review of remote sensing principleswith emphasis on environmental applications,Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing dis-cusses a wide range of topics, from physicalprinciples to data acquisition systems and visualand digital interpretation techniques. Theauthors present interpretation approaches suchas hyperspectral analysis, high-spatial resolutiondata, fusion techniques, and radiative transfermodels. They analyze accuracy assessmentmethods and demonstrate how to integrateremote sensing results with geographic informa-tion systems. With more than 200 figures andgraphs, this text is ideal for students and profes-sionals alike.

Catalog no. TF1686, December 2009, 448 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-31084-0, $104.95 / £66.99

Remote Sensingof GlobalCroplands forFood SecurityEdited by

Prasad S Thenkabail,John G. Lyon, Hugh Turral, andChandrashekhar M. BiradarRemote Sensing Applications Series

A complete review of practical mapping tech-nologies based on advanced remote sensingdata and methods, this book provides approach-es for estimating irrigated and rainfed croplandareas and their water use on a national, conti-nental, or global basis. It offers case studies froma variety of continents highlighting the subtlerequirements of each. In a very practical way itdemonstrates the experience, utility, and modelsfor determining water resources used and result-ing yields of irrigated and rainfed croplands.

Catalog no. 90097, June 2009, 556 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9009-3, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as eBook

Atlas ofRemote Sensingof theWenchuanEarthquakeEdited by

Guo HuadongChinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

In 2008, Wenchuan County suffered a devastat-ing earthquake. The Chinese Academy ofSciences immediately launched into action,making full use of its state-of-the-art facilities,remote sensing planes, and satellites to amassinvaluable data. Translated into English, this atlaspresents a pictorial catalogue of this unique proj-ect. It includes more than 300 color images froma range of perspectives, including geologicaland infrastructural. This volume dramaticallydemonstrates the value of remote sensing forunderstanding how an earthquake unfolds aswell as its potential in helping coordinate emer-gency relief.

Catalog no. K10861, November 2009, 259 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1674-5, $159.95 / £99.00





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PolarimetricRadar ImagingFrom Basics toApplicationsJong-Sen LeeRetired - Naval ResearchLaboratory, Washington, DC, USA

Eric PottierUniversité de Rennes, FranceThis hands-on book presents polarimetric radarimaging and processing techniques and showshow to develop remote sensing applications usingpolarimetric imaging radar. It introduces polari-metric scattering mechanisms, speckle statisticsand speckle filtering, polarimetric informationanalysis and extraction techniques, and applica-tions typical to radar polarimetric remote sensing,such as terrain and forest classification. Theauthors focus on Cloude and Pottier targetdecomposition theory as well as the complexWishart distribution. They also offer sample PolSARdata sets and software available for download.

Catalog no. 5497X, February 2009, 422 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5497-2, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as eBook

Global Mappingof HumanSettlementExperiences,Datasets, andProspectsEdited by

Paolo GambaUniversity of Pavia, Italy

Martin HeroldFSU JENA, Germany


This volume provides a comprehensive overviewof the methodologies, datasets, and approachesrelated to the use of remotely sensed data tomap human settlements at the global scale. Thecontributors describe the characteristics ofhuman settlements as seen and mapped fromremote sensors, either at the regional or globalscale. They also discuss the spectral variety, spe-cial scales, and nighttime appearance as keyremote sensing indicators of these environments.

Catalog no. 83392, June 2009, 374 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8339-2, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as eBook

Representing,Modeling, andVisualizing theNaturalEnvironmentEdited by

Nick Mount, Gemma Harvey,Paul Aplin, and Gary PriestnallUniversity of Nottingham, UK

Focusing on the application of GIS technologieswithin the context of the natural environment, andidentifying particular analytical challenges, thisbook illustrates the broader opportunities availablewhen applying GIS. The contributions explore thekey themes of representation, modeling, and visu-alization of the natural environment and encom-pass a range of theoretical, methodological, andempirical issues based on a diverse range of envi-ronmental applications of GIScience. The booktakes an integrated approach that recognizes theneed for combining coverage of representation,modeling, and visualization in a single volume.


ClassificationMethods forRemotelySensed DataSecond EditionBrandt TsoManagement College, NDU, Bie-Tou, Taiwan

Paul M. MatherUniversity of Nottingham, UK

Classification Methods for Remotely SensedData, Second Edition provides a comprehensivereview of the field of classification methodsapplied to remotely sensed data. This edition pro-vides seven fully revised chapters, and two newchapters covering support vector machines(SVM) and decision trees. The book also includesupdated bibliographic references and updateddiscussions and descriptions of Earth observationmissions. After an introduction to the basics, thetext provides a detailed discussion of differentapproaches to image classification, includingmaximum likelihood, fuzzy sets, and artificial neu-ral networks.

Catalog no. 90720, May 2009, 376 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9072-7, $107.95 / £69.99Also available as eBook







SpatialEpidemiologicalApproaches inDiseaseMapping andAnalysisPoh-Chin Lai, Fun-MunSo, and Ka-Wing ChanCompiled with method descriptions and step-by-step procedures, this book equips readers withskills to prepare health-related data in the properformat, process these data using relevant func-tions and software, and display the results asmapped or statistical summaries. Describing thewide range of available methods and key GIS con-cepts for spatial epidemiology, this book illustratesthe utilities of the software using real-world data.Additional topics include geographic data models,address matching, geostatistical analysis, universalkriging, point pattern analysis, kernel density, spa-tio-temporal display, and disease surveillance.

Catalog no. 45466, August 2008, 194 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-4546-8, $104.95 / £66.99Also available as eBook

Remote Sensingof SoilSalinizationImpact on LandManagementEdited by

Graciela MetternichtUNEP, Panama

Alfred ZinckInternationall Institute for Geo-Info Science & Earth Observation, Enschede, The Netherlands

Providing an overview of soil salinity assessmentusing remote sensing technologies, this bookanalyzes basic issues of remote detection, suchas the spectral behavior of salt type and vegeta-tion influence. Each remote sensing platform isevaluated for its advantages and its disadvan-tages. International contributors present techno-logical developments and image classificationtechniques used to detect and to map this formof land degradation.


UnderstandingDynamics ofGeographicDomainsEdited by

Kathleen Stewart HornsbyUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, USA

May YuanUniversity of Oklahoma,Norman, USA

A collection of peer-reviewed articles, this multi-disciplinary book combines coverage of topicsfrom the perspective of GIS, computer science,image processing, and information and data pro-cessing. Specialists present research on visualiza-tion and computation of dynamics in geographicdomains. The coverage incorporates theoretical,cognitive, methodological, and applied articles,making it not only a top-notch reference but alsoa textbook for courses in this field. Containing an8-page color insert, the book is divided into threesections: Cognitive Aspects, Representation, andData Models; Analysis, Computation, and Modeling;and Visualization and Simulation.

Catalog no. 60341, April 2008, 240 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6034-8, $115.95 / £73.99Also available as eBook

Assessing theAccuracy ofRemotelySensed DataPrinciples andPractices, Second EditionRussell G. CongaltonUniversity of New Hampshire,Durham, USA

Kass GreenThe Alta Vista Company, Berkeley, California, USA

The field of accuracy assessment of maps derivedfrom remotely sensed data has continued to growsince the first edition of this groundbreaking bookpublished in 1999. As a result, this much-antici-pated new edition was significantly expanded andenhanced to reflect growth in the field. This revi-sion includes four new chapters on topics such aspositional accuracy and using accuracy assessmentas an intermediate step in image classification. Theauthors devote an entire chapter to the fuzzyaccuracy assessment process and include a 16-page color insert.






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SpatialStatisticsGeoSpatialInformationModeling andThematic MappingMohammed A. KalkhanColorado State University,Fort Collins, USA

Statistics: GeoSpatial Information Modelingand Thematic Mapping reviews the types andapplications of geospatial information data, suchas remote sensing, geographic information sys-tems (GIS), and GPS as well as their integrationinto landscape-scale geospatial statistical modelsand maps. The book explores how to extract informationfrom remotely sensed imagery, GIS, and GPS,and how to combine this with field data—vege-tation, soil, and environmental—to produce aspatial model that can be reconstructed and dis-played using GIS software. Readers learn therequirements and limitations of each geospatialmodeling and mapping tool. Case studies withreal-life examples illustrate important applica-tions of the models.Topics covered in this book include:

• Sampling methods and applications, includingprobability sampling and nonrandom sampling, and issues to consider in samplingand plot design

• Fine and coarse scale variability

• Spatial sampling schemes and spatial pattern

• Linear and spatial correlation statistics, including Moran’s I, Geary’s C, cross-correlationstatistics, and inverse distance weighting

• Geospatial statistics analysis using stepwiseregression, ordinary least squares (OLS), variogram, kriging, spatial auto-regression,binary classification trees, cokriging, andgeospatial models for presence and absence data

• How to use R statistical software to work onstatistical analyses and case studies, and todevelop a geospatial statistical model

The book includes practical examples and laboratory exercises using ArcInfo, ArcView,ArcGIS, and other popular software for geospatialmodeling.

Catalog no. 69764, May 2011, 184 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6976-1, $79.95 / £33.99

Spatial DataInfrastructuresin ContextNorth and SouthEdited by

Zorica Nedovic -Budic,Joep Crompvoets, andYola Georgiadou

With contributions from international experts,this book presents cutting edge Spatial DataInfrastructure (SDI) research on informationtechnology, systems, and infrastructures that istheoretically-based and empirically supported. Itexamines the complexities involved in the estab-lishments of SDIs in the Northern and Southernhemispheres and use of SDIs in a variety of cul-tural, societal, and institutional contexts. Thefocus is on urban and regional levels wheresocio-economic and environmental sustainabili-ty is realized.

Catalog no. K11381, April 2011, 288 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2802-1, $99.95 / £63.99Also available as eBook

Scale in SpatialInformationand AnalysisJingxiong ZhangNASA Goddard Space FlightCenter, Greenbelt, Maryland, USA

Peter AtkinsonUniversity of Southampton, UK

Michael GoodchildUniversity of California, Santa Barbara, USA,

Essential to the comprehension of spatial phe-nomena and application of spatial information,scale dependencies, along with their representa-tions and analyses, must be properly and usefullyincorporated for better-informed spatial prob-lem-solving. This book provides a coherent syn-thesis of past and current research on scaleissues in spatial information and analysis. Withina clear geostatistical framework, it describesthose fundamental concepts, theories, and tech-niques essential for scale-dependent and sensi-tive handling of multi-source spatial data. Itincludes examples and illustrations for mathe-matical detail and outlines potential futuredevelopments in the field.

Catalog no. K11444, November 2012, c. 300 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2937-0, $129.95 / £63.99




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Noise Mappingin the EUModels andProceduresEdited by

Gaetano LicitraEnvironmental Protection Agencyof Tuscany Region, Italy

Noise mapping is the first tool for assessingnoise exposure, communicating information tocitizens, and defining effective action plans.Indeed, strategic noise maps are now requiredfor all population centers of more than 250,000inhabitants and for major roads, railways, andairports. Furthermore, strategic noise maps arenow becoming required for urban areas withover 100,000 people.This comprehensive reference guide for techni-cians and acoustics consultants shows how tointegrate data with geographical informationsystems, improve accuracy in model and predic-tion software, and assess different methods anddescriptors for evaluating annoyance and noiseexposure. It provides guidance on regulations,communication processes for citizens involvedin decision making, physical aspects, and appli-cation.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Noise mapping: an historicaloverview. Noise mapping in EU, legal basis andthe Directive 49/2002/EC. Mathematical mod-els and ad interim methods in noise mapping.Road noise models. Noise mapping for railwaysources. Noise mapping for industrial and har-bour sources. National methods compared: dif-ferences, uncertainties, need of harmonization.The GPG2. Input data for noise mapping.Uncertainty in noise mapping. Quality assur-ance in simulation software. GIS tool for noisemapping. Management of noise by NoiseMapping and GIS. Population exposure assess-ment to noise. Noise maps in EU an overview.From noise maps to critical hot spots: prioritiesin action plans. Noise mapping and communi-cation to general public. Noise maps, whichinformation for EU and local policy makers?From noise to annoyance mapping: a sound-scape approach. Conclusions and future per-spectives.

Catalog no. Y109261, April 2012, 320 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-58509-5, $210.00 / £120.00

Geoinformaticsin AppliedGeomorphologyEdited by

Siddan AnbazhaganPeriyar University, Salem, India

S.K. SubramanianNational Remote Sensing Centre,Balanagar, India

Xiaojun YangFlorida State University, Tallahassee, USA

With recent innovations in the arena of remotesensing and geographic information systems,the use of geoinformatics in applied geomor-phology is receiving more attention than ever.Geoinformatics in Applied Geomorphologyexamines how modern concepts, technologies,and methods in geoinformatics can be used tosolve a wide variety of applied geomorphologicproblems, such as characterization of arid,coastal, fluvial, aeolian, glacial, karst, and tec-tonic landforms; natural hazard zoning and mit-igations; petroleum exploration; and groundwa-ter exploration and management.Using case studies to illustrate concepts andmethods, this book covers:

• Arid environments, such as the Thar desert,West Texas, the Qatar Peninsula, and theDead Sea areas

• Coastal shoreline changes in Kuwait • Coastal zone management in India • Estuarine bathymetric study of Tampa Bay,

Florida • Fluvial landforms of the Elbe river basin,

Germany • Subsurface coastal geomorphology and

coastal morphological changes due totsunamis in the East coast of India

• The Himalayas, Jammu & Kashmir, WesternGhats, and the Precambrian terrain ofSouth India

The result of extensive research by an interdisci-plinary team of contributors, Geoinformatics inApplied Geomorphology is designed for stu-dents, researchers, and professionals in the areasof geomorphology, geological engineering,geography, remote sensing, and geographicinformation systems.

Catalog no. K11498, June 2011, 397 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3048-2, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as eBook



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PracticalHandbook forWetlandIdentificationand DelineationSecond EditionJohn Grimson Lyon and Lynn Krise LyonClifton, Virginia, USA

Series: Mapping Science

The second edition of the bestselling PracticalHandbook for Wetland Identification andDelineation offers solutions to real-world prob-lems in the scientific and regulatory aspects ofwetlands. The authors present characteristics andindicators of wetlands that are the focus of thejurisdictional issue, and discuss strategies andmethods for making wetland identifications anddelineations that meet federal requirements.

New in the Second Edition:

• Coverage of increased options for scientificevaluation of problematic areas

• More details on definition of wetlands,description of their functions, and delineationmethods used to assess their extent

• Lay examination of legal questions, regulatoryrequirements, statutes, and other guidance

• Information on the latest techniques for conducting wetland evaluations

• Exploration of advances in mapping, surveyingand remote sensing technologies

Although the most basic delineation methodsand procedures have not changed since the firstedition, the availability and power of advancedmapping, remote sensing, and surveying tech-nologies have advanced the science. Low- andhigher-altitude aerial imagery, GIS databases,easily accessible land cover maps, and fine reso-lution satellite data are just a few of theresources available. In spite of these advances, itis still difficult to find practical directions on howto gather needed data in the literature.

Updated and revised to reflect changes in thescience and technology, the second editionbrings together technical criteria, field indica-tors, and vital regional information in clear lan-guage and focused practical utility.

Catalog no. K11769, March 2011, 208 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3891-4, $119.95 / £76.99Also available as eBook

GIS Applicationsin AgricultureVolume Three:Invasive SpeciesEdited by

Sharon A. ClayThis volume focuses on GIS applications in thefight against invasive species, including weeds,insects, disease, and microbes. It offers practicalapplications for mapping and managing invasivesand presents research on GIS applications in mon-itoring, tracking, modeling, forecasting, and man-aging, as well as assessing for economic and envi-ronmental impacts. The book covers a variety ofagricultural settings, including annual and peren-nial cropland, pastures, rangeland, conservationreserve, and riparian areas such as conservationbuffers. It includes an interactive CD with sampleGIS applications.


GISApplications inAgricultureVolume Two: NutrientManagement forEnergy EfficiencyEdited by

David E. ClaySouth Dakota State University,Brookings, USA

John F. ShanahanUniversity of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA

Analyzing the impact of different nutrient man-agement scenarios on energy efficiency, this refer-ence offers powerful techniques to help farmersproduce greater abundance at lower costs.Sections cover manure management; water andnutrient management in relation to energy effi-ciency and ethanol production; matching crops,landscape positions, and nutrient management;and nitrogen and energy efficiency. The bookincludes a broad range of GIS techniques usefulover a range of spatial and temporal scales. Aninteractive CD is provided to help readers workthrough examples and data.






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ProgrammingGPS andOpenStreetMapApplicationswith JavaThe RealObjectApplicationFramework

Kristof BeiglböckThe book describes the development process fora globally distributable client-server frameworkin Java. It teaches object-oriented programmingusing Java, and how it is applicable for use inglobal positioning systems. The text is alignedwith The Java Tutorial and provides a good basisto prepare for the exams to become a JavaCertified Programmer and Developer. The bookalso develops a real-world application frame-work with many interfaces to allow program-mers to hook up external (and commerciallylicensed) libraries or live services including spa-tial data, game simulations, and more.

Catalog no. K14656, January 2012, 248 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-0718-0$59.95 / £38.99Also available as eBook

Local Modelsfor SpatialAnalysisSecond EditionChristopher D. LloydQueen's University, Belfast,Northern Ireland, UK

With new chapters addressing spatial patterningin single variables and spatial relations, this sec-ond edition provides guidance to a wide varietyof real-world problems. Focusing on solutions, itpresents a complete introduction to key conceptsand a clear mapping of the methods discussed.The text explores connections between meth-ods. In addition, every chapter now includes linksto key related studies. The author clearly distin-guishes between local and global methods andprovides more detailed coverage of geographicalweighting, image texture measures, local spatialautocorrelation, and multicollinearity and geo-graphically weighted regression.

Catalog no. K11433, October 2010, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2919-6, $94.95 / £59.99Also available as an eBook

Advances inGeo-SpatialInformationScienceEdited by

Wenzhong Shi, Michael Goodchild,Brian Lees, and Yee LeungCovering recent advances regarding fundamen-tal issues of geo-spatial information science(space and time, spatial analysis, uncertaintymodeling and geo-visualization), and new scien-tific and technological research initiatives forgeo-spatial information science (such as spatialdata mining, mobile data modeling, and loca-tion-based services), Advances in Geo-SpatialInformation Science will be of interest for aca-demics and professionals interested in spatialinformation science, spatial data handing, andmodeling of geographic systems.

Catalog no. K14442, March 2012, 330 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62093-2, $169.00 / £109.00Also available as eBook

GlobalNavigationSatellite SystemsInsights into GPS,GLONASS, Galileo,Compass and OthersB. BhattaComputer Aided Design Centre,Jadavpur University, Kolkata,India

Specifically designed as an introductory refer-ence, this volume provides thorough coverageof the basic principles and techniques of GNSS.It starts with the history and basic concepts andsubsequently provides extensive coverage ofGNSS constellations, GNSS signals, errors andaccuracy issues, positioning methods, augmen-tations, satellite geodesy, and GNSS receivers. Italso presents a wide spectrum of GNSS applica-tions and practical issues involved in surveying,mapping, and navigation.

Catalog no. K12980, July 2011, 438 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-66560-5, $139.95 / £89.00





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Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea TransportationThe TransNav 2011 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2011 broughttogether a wide range of maritime experts from all over the world. The program has offered a varietyof contributions exploring the many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points ofview. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium included:

The Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation books overview international issues aboutECDIS, E-Navigation, and Safety at Sea.

About the Editor

Adam Weintrit is the chairman of TransNav and a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Navigation ofGdynia Maritime University, Poland. He is also the Head of the Navigational Department. Dr. Weintrit has over 25 years experience in teaching and research works in the field of maritime nav-igation, sea transport, hydrography, cartography, geodesy, and safety at sea. Dr. Weintrit has beeninvolved in national projects founded by the Polish Committee for Scientific Research, several localprojects founded by GMU and has also co-operated in few international projects, including EuropeanUnion projects.He has published more than 250 reports and papers in journals and conference proceedings. He isauthor of 18 books on navigation, including five handbooks on ECDIS and electronic charts.

International RecentIssues about ECDIS, e-Navigation andSafety at SeaEdited by

Adam WeintritFaculty of Navigation, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland

Selected Contents:

e-Navigation Concept. ECDIS. Visualization andPresentation of Navigational Information. DataTransmission and Communication Systems.Safety at Sea.

Catalog no. K13905, June 2011, 204 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-0-415-69112-3, $79.95 / £49.99

Methods andAlgorithms inNavigationEdited by


Tomasz NeumannSelected Contents:

Methods and Algorithms. Collision Avoidance.Geodetic Problems in Navigational Applications.Route Planning in Marine Navigation. Aviationand Air Navigation.


Human Resources and Crew ResourceManagementEdited by


Selected Contents:

Crew Resource Management.Human Factors. STCW Convention. MaritimeEducation and Training. Piracy Problem. HealthProblems. Maritime Ecology.


Navigational Systemsand SimulatorsEdited by


Selected Contents:

Global Navigation SatelliteSystem. Positioning Systems.Navigational Simulators. Radar and NavigationalEquipments. Ship Handling and ShipManoevering. Search and Rescue.


• Navigation• Safety at sea• Sea transportation

• Education of navigators and simulator-based training

• Sea traffic engineering• Ship's maneuverability

• Integrated systems• Electronic charts systems• Satellite, radio-navigation and

anti-collision systems






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Subdividing the LandMetes and Boundsand RectangularSurvey SystemsGaby M. NeunzertColorado School of Mines,Golden, USA

Ideally, every tract of land has a description onpaper and a physical survey on the ground. Whenboundary disputes arise, all parties concernedmust quickly learn the vocabulary and processesinvolved with real estate. Written for anyone work-ing in real estate transactions, Subdividing theLand: Metes and Bounds and RectangularSurvey Systems provides this essential back-ground. It defines key legal terms and the struc-ture of the U.S. Land Survey System and offersmany illustrations and tables that clearly explainthe concepts.


GISCartographyA Guide to EffectiveMap DesignGretchen N. PetersonPetersonGIS, Seattle,Washington, USA

Packed full of in-depth information and advice,this book includes all facets of map creation. Itincludes classic cartographic standards such ascolors, fonts, and data-specific mapping tech-niques; discusses the cultivation of creative skills;and supplies recommendations for novel designapproaches. The text provides a layout elementchecklist, font size charts, geologic color stan-dards, file format pros and cons, and examplelayout design, presented in a down-to-earthwriting style. The author draws on classic map-design concepts, design theory, and many otherdisciplines.

Catalog no. 82132, April 2009, 248 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8213-5, $96.95 / £61.99Also available as eBook Location-Based

InformationSystemsDeveloping Real-Time TrackingApplicationsMiguel A. Labrador and Alfredo J. PérezUniversity of South Florida,Tampa, USA

Pedro M. WightmanUniversidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia

Chapman & Hall/CRC Computer & Information Science Series

Drawing on the authors’ more than six years ofR&D experience in location-based informationsystems as well as their participation in definingthe Java ME Location API 2.0, this text describesthe technical components needed to create loca-tion-based services with an emphasis on nonpro-prietary, freely available solutions that work acrossdifferent technologies and platforms. Each chap-ter presents a general real-time tracking systemexample that can be easily adapted to target anyapplication domain and that can incorporateother sensor data to make the system "participa-tory sensing" or "human-centric sensing."


Spatial DecisionSupportSystemsPrinciples andPracticesRamanathan Sugumaranand John DegrooteUniversity of Northern Iowa, USA

This book provides a comprehensive examina-tion of the various aspects of SDSS evolution,components, architecture, and implementation.Integrating research from a variety of disciplines,it supplies a complete overview of SDSS tech-nologies and their application. This ground-breaking reference also provides thorough cov-erage of the roots of SDSS. It explains the coreprinciples of SDSS, how to use them in variousdecision making contexts, and how to designand develop them using readily availableenabling technologies and commercial tools.

Catalog no. 62093, November 2010, 507 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6209-0, $125.95 / £80.99Also available as eBook





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GIS in Hospitaland HealthcareEmergencyManagementEdited by

Ric Skinner, GISPThe Stonybrook Group, LLC, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Illustrating a wide range of practical applications,GIS in Hospital and Healthcare EmergencyManagement explains how hospitals andhealthcare facilities can improve their emergencymanagement and disaster preparedness throughthe use of GIS. The text aims to raise the level ofunderstanding of the role of GIS in emergencymanagement planning among hospital health-care emergency managers, risk managers, deci-sion-makers, and regulating and accreditingorganizations. The book covers spatial aspects ofplanning, preparedness, response, and recovery.A CD with color images, useful forms, exercises,and additional resources is also included.

Catalog no. K11128, April 2010, 279 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2129-9, $104.95 / £66.99Also available as eBook

AdvancedGeoinformationScienceEdited by

Chaowei Yang, David Wong, Qianjun Miao, and Ruixin YangWith pioneering editors and expert contributors,Advanced Geoinformation Science exploreshow certain technical aspects of geoinformationhave been used and could be used to addresssuch global issues such as tsunamis, hurricanes,economic crises, epidemics, and emergencyresponses. Enhanced with color illustrations, liveexamples such as GOS and AirNow, and insightsfrom NASA, EPA, and USGS, the book delineatesthe problems communities are likely to face andexplains how advanced geoinformation sciencecan be a part of their solution.


New Edition of a Bestseller!

Basic GISCoordinatesSecond EditionJan Van SickleVan Sickle LLC, Denver,Colorado, USA

Clearly outlining the basic principles of coordi-nate systems, this second edition of a bestsellercovers ellipsoids, datums, and plane coordinatesas they are used in GIS and GPS. It also coversthe geoid and the concepts of elevation. Thenew edition expands the material with updatesthat have occurred in the field since 2005, espe-cially in the World Geodetic System andInternational Terrestrial Reference Frame. Itincludes the upcoming GNSS constellations andcoordinate implications.


GeomaticsEngineeringA Practical Guide to Project DesignClement A. OgajaCalifornia State University,Fresno, USA

This nuts-and-bolts resource examines key com-ponents and aspects of land surveying and geo-matics projects. It reviews the experience of pastprojects and identifies priority areas of attentionfor planning new projects. Ideal for students, thetext guides readers through the project designand request-for-proposal process commonlyused for soliciting professional geomatics engi-neering services. The author provides an under-standing of professional and ethical responsibili-ty, the impact of engineering solutions in a glob-al and social context, and a host of other con-temporary issues such as budgetary and sched-uling constraints.

Catalog no. K10904, September 2010, 296 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1743-8, $104.95 / £66.99Also available as eBook






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GIS,EnvironmentalModeling andEngineeringSecond EditionAllan BrimicombeUniversity of East London, UK

Promoting the critical thinking needed for theeffective applications of these systems and their analytical outputs, this book explores howto use GIS and external models to solve realenvironmental problems. The author discussmodeling from a neutral scientific perspective inits role of simulating phenomena, as well as froma more specific perspective in its role withinenvironmental science and engineering. Thebook provides case studies and covers issuessuch as interoperability, data quality, modelvalidity, space-time dynamics, and decision-support systems.


Manual ofGeospatialScience andTechnologySecond EditionEdited by

John D. Bossler, James B. Campbell,Robert B. McMaster,and Chris RizosFollowing in the tradition of its popular prede-cessor, this book continues to be the authorita-tive guide for setting up and managing GIS proj-ects. Significantly updated and expanded toreflect advances in the technology, applications,and usage of the geospatial sciences, the textintroduces the fundamentals in mathematicsand physics needed to perform area-wide map-ping, inventory, data conversion, and analysis.An expanded index, new and revised figures, acolor insert, and an easier-to-read format areamong the many improvements to this edition.

Catalog no. 87339, March 2010, 854 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8733-8, $209.95 / £134.00Also available as eBook

Principles ofModelingUncertainties in Spatial Dataand SpatialAnalysesWenzhong ShiThe Hong Kong PolytechnicUniversity, Kowloon

This book addresses one of the fundamental the-oretical issues in GIS: uncertainties in spatial dataand analysis. Along with presenting researchfindings, the text provides methods to controluncertainties in GIS applications. The author dis-cusses his own unique research in modelingpositional uncertainty based on probability the-ory and statistics. He introduces novel areas,such as uncertainty-based spatial mining, to pro-vide a new prospective on the theory and appli-cations of GIS. Researchers, students, and pro-fessionals working in GIS can benefit from thisinsightful presentation of new ideas.

Catalog no. 59270, September 2009, 432 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5927-4, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as eBook

RapidBioassessmentof StreamHealthEdited by

Duncan L. Hughes,James A. Gore, Michele P. Brossett, and John R. OlsonAn examination of sampling techniques, labora-tory methods, and data analysis, this book discusses how to create a protocol for analyzingthe health of streams using rapid bioassessmenttechniques. It explores how to determine refer-ence streams in each ecoregion and subecoregionwith specific indices of health. It also provide fieldmethods for monitoring and sampling inverte-brates and laboratory methods for subsampling.The work focuses on the application of the EPA’sRapid Bioassessment Protocol (RBP) but suggestsvarious techniques that can be used to improvesampling protocols and quality control.






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The ElectronicChart Displayand InformationSystem (ECDIS)An OperationalHandbookAdam WeintritFaculty of Navigation, GdyniaMaritime University, Poland

This handbook offers a wealth of detailed infor-mation about how different charting systemsoperate and answers the most commonly askedquestions regarding electronic charts (ENC,RNC, DNC) and electronic chart systems (ECDIS,RCDS, ECS). The first resource to provide somuch detail on all facets of ECDIS and ElectronicCharting Systems, it is certain to serve as thebible for ECDIS users for years to come. It notonly provides information for training programsbut also for engineers maintaining ECDIS systems in the field.

Catalog no. K008703, August 2009, 1136 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-48246-2, $329.95 / £210.00Also available as eBook

City Planningfor CivilEngineers,EnvironmentalEngineers, andSurveyorsKurt W. BauerSE Wisconsin Regional PlanningCommission, USA

Written from the perspective that cities are socialand economic as well as physical entities, thisbook is a thorough introduction to infrastructuresystems planning and development. It stressesbasic concepts and the most widely practicedprinciples involved in urban planning, particular-ly in small and medium-sized communities. Italso presents zoning, land subdivision control,and official mapping while also discussing fac-tors in good land subdivision design andimprovement. In addition, the text illustrates theimportance of proper mapping and control sur-veys for planning.

Catalog no. K10440, September 2009, 368 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0892-4, $96.95 / £61.99

The GlobalPositioningSystem andArcGISThird EditionMichael KennedyUniversity of Kentucky,Lexington, USA

Retaining the in-depth description of GPS and itsapplications to GIS that made previous editionsso popular, this third edition includes a discus-sion of general procedures that allows the textto be applicable to a variety of hardware/soft-ware products. It details how to use GPS as asource of input to GIS regardless of the data cap-ture mechanism. Updates to this edition includeArcGis Desktop, ESRI software, and an accompa-nying CD with GPS data sets for exercises inTrimble SSF and ESRI shapefile formats.

Catalog no. 87991, July 2009, 312 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8799-4, $107.95 / £69.99

GeographicalInformationScienceNarayan PanigrahiOver the last decade, GIS has established itself asthe primary collaborative information process-ing system. However, this interdisciplinary fieldis rarely available to the vast community of stu-dents and academicians as a subject of study.This book addresses the GIS user domainencompassing students, users, and engineers.Illustrated from an engineering point of view,the processing capability of GIS, along with themathematics and formulae involved in arrivingat a solution are explained for students and car-tographers.

Catalog no. N10095, August 2009, 292 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1004-0, $96.95 / £61.99






GIS and Mapping

GPS for Land SurveyorsThird EditionJan Van SickleVan Sickle LLC, Denver, Colorado, USA

From fundamental theory to practical applica-tion and advanced technologies, the book cov-ers GPS without pages of complicated math. Itdemonstrates the basics of GPS technology,common hardware, surveying methods, surveydesign, planning, and observation. Additionally,each chapter includes helpful review questionsand answers. GPS and GNSS are revolutionizingthe practice of surveying and mapping. Thisuser-friendly manual gives you the tools neededto understand and use these important tech-nologies in everyday practice.

Catalog no. 9195, May 2008, 360 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-9195-8, $96.95 / £61.99Also available as eBook

Spatial DataQualityFrom Process toDecisionsEdited by

Rodolphe Devillers and Helen GoodchildMemorial University, St. Johns, Canada

Focusing on users and decisions as well as thedata, Spatial Data Quality: From Process toDecisions provides an overview of scientificprogress in this core sub-discipline of theGeographic Information Sciences. Presentingresults from a number of current research proj-ects in spatial data quality (SDQ) — from theassessment of data accuracy to legal aspectsrelating to the quality of geographic information— this reference reflects the changes in practicein response to the rapid technological develop-ments over the past decade.

Catalog no. K10503, June 2009, 226 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1012-5, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as eBook

The 3-D GlobalSpatial DataModelFoundation of the Spatial DataInfrastructureEarl F. BurkholderNew Mexico State University, Las Cruces, USA

This book introduces the Global Spatial DataModel (GSDM), a groundbreaking spatial modelthat incorporates both a functional model and astochastic model to connect the physical worldto the ECEF rectangular system. Combining horizontal and vertical data into a single, three-dimensional database, this authoritative mono-graph provides a logical development of theoretical concepts and practical tools that canbe used to handle spatial data more efficiently.The book clearly describes procedures that canbe used to handle both ECEF and flat-Earth rectangular components in the context of a rigorous global environment.


GeographicInformationSystems inWaterResourcesEngineeringLynn E. JohnsonUniversity of Colorado, Denver, USA

This book provides a fundamental understand-ing of GIS, including how to develop and ana-lyze geographic data, how to differentiatebetween the various types of geographic data,and how to assess the operational requirementsneeded to implement GIS. With an introductionto primary remote sensing as well as methods ofinterpretation and analysis, the text focuses onhow GIS data can be applied to water resourceanalysis models. Such applications include watersupply demand forecasting, hydrologic model-ing watersheds, modeling erosion, and non-point sources of water pollution.






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Environmental Statistics

Spatial andSpatiotemporalData MiningEdited by

Shashi ShekharUniversity of Minnesota,Minneapolis, USA

Ranga Raju VatsavaiOak Ridge National Laboratory,Tennessee, USA

Chapman & Hall/CRC Data Mining andKnowledge Discovery Series

A collaborative effort between a leading acade-mician who has laid foundation to the spatialdata mining and a research scientist from a prestigious national laboratory who has over adecade of interdisciplinary research experience,this book covers not only concepts and algo-rithms, but also includes appropriate examplesand exercises suitable for classroom teaching. Itcovers the breadth and depth of the field,including theory and practice, with ampleexamples and exercises.

Catalog no. K10726, August 2012, c. 300 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1418-5, $89.95 / £57.99Also available as eBook

Spatial DataAnalysis inEcology andAgricultureUsing RRichard E. PlantUniversity of California, Davis, USA

This book provides practical instruction on theuse of the R programming language to analyzespatial data arising from research in ecology andagriculture. The book is written in terms of theanalysis of four data sets, two from ecology andtwo from agriculture. These data sets are avail-able online. It guides readers through the analy-sis of each of these data sets, including settingthe research objective, designing the samplingplan, data quality control, exploratory and con-firmatory data analysis, and drawing scientificconclusions.

Catalog no. K11009, March 2012, c. 656 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1913-5, $89.95 / £57.99Also available as eBook

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MultivariateGeostatisticalModelsInference andComputationHao ZhangPurdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs on Statistics & Applied Probability

This book provides complete coverage of all keytopics in multivariate geostatistical data analysis,including modeling and estimating the multi-variate covariogram, multivariate spatial gener-alized linear mixed models, and multivariatenon-Gaussian models. Illustrated with detailedworked examples from a range of disciplines,the book implements methods using Markovchain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulation forBayesian inference.

Catalog no. C6994, May 2013, c. 320 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-699-0, $89.95 / £57.99Also available as eBook

Mathematicsfor theEnvironmentMartin WalterUniversity of Colorado, Boulder, USA

A truly interdisciplinary, concrete study of math-ematics, this classroom-tested text shows howto employ simple mathematical tools, such asarithmetic, to uncover fundamental conflictsbetween the logic of human civilization and thelogic of Nature. These tools can then be used tounderstand and effectively deal with economic,environmental, and social issues. Only requiringproficiency in high school-level mathematics,the text includes numerous applications, frompopulation and economic models, epidemics,financial mathematics, and DNA computing toclimate change, pollution, solar energy, andmedia literacy.





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BayesianAnalysis forPopulationEcologyRuth King, Byron J.T. Morgan,Olivier Gimenez, andStephen P. BrooksSeries: Chapman & Hall/CRCInterdisciplinary Statistics

Emphasizing model choice and model averag-ing, this book presents Bayesian methods foranalyzing complex ecological data. Providing abasic introduction to Bayesian methods, thebook includes detailed descriptions of methodsthat deal with covariate data and covers tech-niques at the forefront of research, such asmodel discrimination and model averaging.Leaders in the statistical ecology field, theauthors apply the theory to a wide range ofactual case studies and illustrate the methodsusing WinBUGS and R.


Introduction to SpatialEconometricsJames LeSageMcCoy College of BusinessAdministration, San Marcos,Texas, USA

R. Kelley PaceLouisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USAStatistics: A Series of Textbooksand Monographs

Introduction to Spatial Econometrics presents avariety of regression methods for analyzing spatialdata samples that violate the traditional assumptionof independence between observations. It exploresa range of alternative topics, including maximumlikelihood and Bayesian estimation, various types ofspatial regression specifications, and applied model-ing situations involving different circumstances. Theauthors clarify the often-mystifying phenomenon ofsimultaneous spatial dependence. By presentingnew methods, they help with the interpretation ofspatial regression models. MATLAB® toolboxes use-ful for spatial econometric estimation are madeavailable on the authors’ websites.

Catalog no. C6424, January 2009, 374 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6424-7, $94.95 / £59.99Also available as eBook

Visualizing DataPatterns withMicromapsDaniel B. CarrGeorge Mason University,Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Linda Williams PickleStatNet Consulting, LLC.,Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRCInterdisciplinary Statistics

This full-color book explores the design varia-tions and applications of micromaps, which linkstatistical information to an organized set ofsmall maps. It illustrates the three main types ofmicromaps—linked, conditioned, and compara-tive—and summarizes the cognitive researchand statistical thinking behind these designs. Tocompare and contrast their purposes, limita-tions, and strengths, the final chapter applies allthree of these techniques to the same demo-graphic data for Louisiana before and afterHurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Catalog no. C7573, April 2010, 182 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7573-1, $72.95 / £45.99Also available as eBook

Handbook of SpatialStatisticsEdited by

Alan E. Gelfand, Peter J. Diggle,Montserrat Fuentes,and Peter GuttorpSeries: Chapman & Hall/CRCHandbooks of Modern Statistical Methods

Based on the work of prominent researchers, thishandbook provides broad, thorough coverage ofthis vibrant area, from historical to contemporarytopics. It explores the modeling advances, compu-tational approaches, and methodology that haveemerged in recent years. The book focuses on con-tinuous and discrete spatial variation, spatial pointpatterns, and spatio-temporal processes. It alsocovers multivariate spatial process models, spatialaggregation, spatial misalignment, and spatial gra-dients in depth. The theory and applications areillustrated with many real-world data examples.

Catalog no. C7287, March 2010, 619 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7287-7, $104.95 / £66.99Also available as eBook




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