Biomass Burning in South and Southeast Asia: Impacts on the Biosphere, Volume Two

Biomass burning is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and aerosols in South and Southeast Asia, causing transboundary air pollution. This book offers an interdisciplinary perspective on its impacts on land resources, climate, and atmosphere, with examples of remote sensing, ground-based measurements, and modeling. It is a valuable guide for readers in atmospheric science, ecology, spatial geography, remote sensing, and GIS.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Biomass burning is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and aerosols in South and Southeast Asia, exerting a profound impact on neighboring countries through transboundary air pollution. This comprehensive volume, featuring contributions from esteemed scientists, provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the consequences of biomass burning on land resources, climate, and the atmosphere. It showcases a range of examples that employ top-down remote sensing, bottom-up ground-based measurements, and integrated modeling to address the multifaceted effects of biomass burning and land-atmosphere interactions. Serving as a valuable resource for readers in atmospheric science, ecology, spatial geography, remote sensing, and GIS, this book offers a unique perspective on the sources and causes of biomass burning in South and Southeast Asia.

The book delves into the latest tools and techniques, emphasizing the utilization of satellite remote sensing and geospatial technologies for fire mapping, monitoring, and analyzing land cover/land use changes. It adopts a broad spatial scale, integrating top-down and bottom-up methodologies to provide a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon. Furthermore, the book addresses the urgent issue of air pollution prevalent in South and Southeast Asia, offering valuable insights into mitigating its detrimental effects.

Contributions from global experts working on biomass burning projects in the USA, Japan, South/Southeast Asia, and Europe further enrich the content of this book. Its contents are particularly appealing to students and professionals engaged in remote sensing and geospatial techniques, including geographers, ecologists, atmospheric and environmental scientists, and individuals with an interest in biomass burning pollution. By presenting a multidisciplinary approach, this book contributes to a better understanding of the complex dynamics associated with biomass burning and its environmental consequences, paving the way for effective mitigation strategies and sustainable development.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032013534