Remote sensing and geographic information system for natural resource management - Rajan, Mohan Sundara (Manila Asian Development Bank, 1991)
Table of Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Executive Summary. Abbreviations. -- Part One. Data from Satellites: A. Basic Concepts and Techniques -- B. Earth Resource Satellites -- C. Introduction to Data Analysis. -- Part Two. Natural Resource Assessment: A. Land Use Survey -- B. Crop Estimates -- C. Human Settlements -- D. Study of Soils -- E. Forest Management -- F. Drought Surveillance -- G. Monitoring of Water Resources -- H. Coastal Zone Studies -- I. Mangrove Preservation -- J. Fisheries Development -- K. Mineral Exploration -- L. Disaster Appraisal. -- Part Three. Natural Resource Management: A. Role of The Geographic Information System -- B. Current Usage in The Region. -- Part Four. Monitoring Global Change: A. The Changing Atmosphere -- B. Deforestation and Global Climate. -- Part Five. Problems and Key Issues: A. Commercial Aspects -- B. Human Resources and Institutions -- C. Technology Transfer. -- Appendixes. Glossary. References.
Keywords: Remote sensing