Remote sensing of soils
This book is about applications of remote sensing techniques in the studies on soils. In pursuance of the objective, the book initially provides an introduction to various elements and concepts of remote sensing, and associated technologies, namely Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positio...
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| Format | Electronic eBook |
| Language | English |
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Berlin :
Springer,
[2017]
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| Online Access | Full text |
| ISBN | 9783662537404 9783662537381 |
| Physical Description | 1 online resource (xxvii, 550 pages) |
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Table of Contents:
- Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; 1 An Introduction to Remote Sensing; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 History of Remote Sensing; 1.3 Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR); 1.3.1 Particle Model; 1.3.2 Wave Model; 1.3.3 Amplitude; 1.3.4 Phase; 1.3.5 Polarization; 1.4 Electromagnetic Spectrum; 1.4.1 The Ultraviolet Spectrum; 1.4.2 The Visible Spectrum; 1.4.3 The Infrared Spectrum; 1.4.4 The Microwave Spectrum; 1.5 Energy-Matter Interactions in the Atmosphere; 1.5.1 Scattering; 1.5.1.1 Rayleigh Scattering; 1.5.1.2 Mie Scattering; 1.5.1.3 Non selective Scattering; 1.5.2 Absorption; 1.5.3 Emission.
- 1.6 Atmospheric Windows1.6.1 Atmospheric Windows in Optical Range; 1.6.2 Atmospheric Windows in Thermal IR Region; 1.6.3 Atmospheric Windows in Microwave Region; 1.7 Energy-Matter Interactions with the Terrain; 1.7.1 Reflection Mechanism; 1.7.2 Transmission Mechanism; 1.7.3 Absorption Mechanism; 1.7.4 Emission Mechanism; 1.8 Electromagnetic Radiation Laws; 1.8.1 Planck's Law; 1.8.2 Stefan-Boltzmann Law; 1.8.3 Wein's Radiation Law; 1.8.4 Rayleigh-Jeans Law; 1.8.5 Kirchhoff's Law; 1.9 Spectral Response Pattern; 1.10 Imaging Spectrometry; 1.11 Geographical Information System (GIS).
- 1.11.1 Components of a GIS1.11.2 GIS Database; 1.11.3 Location Data; 1.11.4 Attribute Data; 1.11.5 Data Representation in GIS; 1.11.5.1 Topology; 1.11.5.2 Layers and Coverages; 1.11.6 Spatial Analysis; 1.11.7 Map Projections and Coordinate Systems; 1.11.7.1 Conformal Projection: Shape Preserving; 1.11.7.2 Equal Area Projection: Area Preserving; 1.11.7.3 Equidistant Projection: Distance Preserving; 1.11.7.4 True-Direction Projection: Direction Preserving; 1.12 Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs); 1.12.1 Basic Principles; 1.12.2 GNSS Segments; 1.12.3 Positioning Determination.
- 1.13 Remote Sensing System1.13.1 The Source of Illumination; 1.13.2 The Sensor; 1.13.3 Platforms; 1.13.4 Data Reception; 1.13.5 Data Product Generation; 1.13.6 Data Analysis/Interpretation; 1.13.7 Data/Information Storage; 1.13.8 Archival and Distribution; 1.14 Resolution Requirements; 1.14.1 Spatial Resolution; 1.14.2 Spectral Resolution; 1.14.3 Radiometric Resolution; 1.14.4 Temporal Resolution; 1.14.5 Angular Resolution; 1.15 Organization of This Book; References; 2 Earth Observation Systems; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Sensing Platforms; 2.2.1 Airborne Platforms; 2.2.2 Spaceborne Platforms.
- 2.2.2.1 Near-Polar Orbits2.2.2.2 Geosynchronous Orbits; 2.3 Sensors; 2.3.1 Optical Sensors; 2.3.1.1 Photographic Cameras; 2.3.1.2 Digital Aerial Cameras; 2.3.1.3 Video Cameras; 2.3.1.4 Radiometers; 2.3.1.5 Electro-Optical Scanners; 2.3.2 Microwave Sensors; 2.3.2.1 Passive Microwave Sensors; 2.3.2.2 Active Microwave Sensors; 2.3.3 LiDAR; 2.4 The Ground Segment; 2.5 Earth-Observing Systems (EOS); 2.5.1 The Landsat System; 2.5.1.1 The First Landsat Series; 2.5.1.2 The Second Landsat Series; 2.5.1.3 The Third Landsat Series; 2.5.1.4 Multi-sensor Formation Concept.