Thematic Mapping From Satellite Imagery: A Guidebook
| Author | : J. Denègre |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 342 |
| Release | : 2013-10-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781483101538 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1483101533 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Download or read book Thematic Mapping From Satellite Imagery: A Guidebook written by J. Denègre and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thematic Mapping from Satellite Imagery: A Guidebook discusses methods in producing maps using satellite images. The book is comprised of five chapters; each chapter covers one stage of the process. Chapter 1 tackles the satellite remote sensing imaging and its cartographic significance. Chapter 2 discusses the production processes for extracting information from satellite data. The next chapter covers the methods for combining satellite-derived information with that obtained from conventional sources. Chapter 4 deals with design and semiology for cartographic representation, and Chapter 5 presents examples of applications. The book will be of great use to cartographers who want to utilize satellite imaging in generating a map.
