Advances in Remote Sensing Technology and the Thre e Poles

Recent developments in remote sensing technology applied to the Arctic, Antarctica, and the Himalayas are covered in Advances in Remote Sensing Technology and the Three Poles. The book discusses topics such as terrestrial net primary production, glaciers, sea ice dynamics, and satellite missions. It is a valuable resource for postgraduates and researchers working in remote sensing, photogrammetry, and landscape evolution modeling.

Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 12 January 2023
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The "Three Poles" concept, which encompasses the Arctic, Antarctica, and the Himalayas, has seen significant advancements in remote sensing technology. This multidisciplinary field examines the lithosphere, hydrosphere (including the limnosphere and oceanosphere), atmosphere, biosphere, and anthroposphere of these regions. The impact of climate change on polar environments highlights the interconnectedness between climate change and processes in the hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere. Addressing these unanswered questions is essential for developing future research projects in the polar regions.

The book covers a range of topics related to remote sensing in the Arctic, Antarctic, and Himalayas. These include:

Terrestrial Net Primary Production: Understanding the productivity of terrestrial ecosystems in the Arctic is crucial for modeling Arctic landform evolution.

Glaciers and Glacial Environments: A comprehensive geological, geophysical, and geospatial survey of Himalayan glaciers is conducted to better understand their geological characteristics and geomorphology.

Sea Ice Dynamics: The study of sea ice dynamics in the Antarctic region under changing climate conditions is essential for understanding the impacts of climate change on polar ecosystems.

Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology: Antarctica's Quaternary geology and geomorphology are explored, shedding light on the region's geological history and landscape evolution.

Continuous Satellite Missions: The book discusses the nature of ongoing satellite missions, data availability, and the potential for future satellite missions in polar and other environments.

Software, Tools, Models, and Remote Sensing Technology: It provides an overview of software, tools, models, and remote sensing technology used in investigating polar and other environments.

Advances in Remote Sensing Technology and the Three Poles is a valuable resource for postgraduates and researchers working in remote sensing, photogrammetry, and landscape evolution modeling. It offers insights into current technological capabilities in the field and the latest scientific research conducted in polar areas. By examining the interactions between climate change, the hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere, this book contributes to our understanding of these complex environments and their future sustainability.

Weight: 1558g
Dimension: 281 x 219 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119787723