Geoinformatics for Environmental Management

Download or read book Geoinformatics for Environmental Management written by M. Anji Reddy and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the advent of advanced satellite sensors, high resolution satellite imagery, digital global positioning systems (GPS) and geographical information systems (GIS) which enable mapping and modelling of the landscape, it is becoming even more important for the research scientists in the field of environment to integrate Geoinformatics technology into their scientific investigation. This book focuses on the development of advanced technology of Geoinformatics for environmental management. The book is intended for the academic community as well as the resource scientists, engineers, decision makers and planners involved in environmental problem solving. This book has been organised around two main themes, Geoinformatics and its application to environmental management containing eighteen chapters, which provide a step-by-step approach.