High Resolution Optical Satellite Imagery

High Resolution Optical Satellite Imagery
Author: Ian Dowman
Publisher: Whittles
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781849953900

A completely updated and revised second edition. This is a comprehensive guide to the characteristics and use of high resolution optical images from satellite-borne sensors. It is written by a team of international experts.

Very High Resolution (VHR) Satellite Imagery

Very High Resolution (VHR) Satellite Imagery
Author: Francisco Eugenio
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2019-11-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3039217569

Recently, growing interest in the use of remote sensing imagery has appeared to provide synoptic maps of water quality parameters in coastal and inner water ecosystems;, monitoring of complex land ecosystems for biodiversity conservation; precision agriculture for the management of soils, crops, and pests; urban planning; disaster monitoring, etc. However, for these maps to achieve their full potential, it is important to engage in periodic monitoring and analysis of multi-temporal changes. In this context, very high resolution (VHR) satellite-based optical, infrared, and radar imaging instruments provide reliable information to implement spatially-based conservation actions. Moreover, they enable observations of parameters of our environment at greater broader spatial and finer temporal scales than those allowed through field observation alone. In this sense, recent very high resolution satellite technologies and image processing algorithms present the opportunity to develop quantitative techniques that have the potential to improve upon traditional techniques in terms of cost, mapping fidelity, and objectivity. Typical applications include multi-temporal classification, recognition and tracking of specific patterns, multisensor data fusion, analysis of land/marine ecosystem processes and environment monitoring, etc. This book aims to collect new developments, methodologies, and applications of very high resolution satellite data for remote sensing. The works selected provide to the research community the most recent advances on all aspects of VHR satellite remote sensing.

Commercial Satellite Imagery

Commercial Satellite Imagery
Author: Bhupendra Jasani
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2002-06-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9783540426431

This will be the first book that deals with the use of commercial satellite imagery to monitor non-proliferation of nuclear weapons non-intrusively from space by an international organisation. The book deals with both the technical as well as policy issues related to the nuclear weapons non-proliferation issues. The authors discuss how an international organisation such as the International Atomic Energy Agency can use information derived from satellites to enhance its policing task.

Satellite Image Analysis: Clustering and Classification

Satellite Image Analysis: Clustering and Classification
Author: Surekha Borra
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2019-02-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811364249

Thanks to recent advances in sensors, communication and satellite technology, data storage, processing and networking capabilities, satellite image acquisition and mining are now on the rise. In turn, satellite images play a vital role in providing essential geographical information. Highly accurate automatic classification and decision support systems can facilitate the efforts of data analysts, reduce human error, and allow the rapid and rigorous analysis of land use and land cover information. Integrating Machine Learning (ML) technology with the human visual psychometric can help meet geologists’ demands for more efficient and higher-quality classification in real time. This book introduces readers to key concepts, methods and models for satellite image analysis; highlights state-of-the-art classification and clustering techniques; discusses recent developments and remaining challenges; and addresses various applications, making it a valuable asset for engineers, data analysts and researchers in the fields of geographic information systems and remote sensing engineering.

Commercial Satellite Imagery and United Nations Peacekeeping

Commercial Satellite Imagery and United Nations Peacekeeping
Author: Rob Huebert
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2017-05-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1351950444

This book examines the possibilities for the use of satellite imagery in support of UN peacekeeping operations, and also to protect the national security of Canada. Experts in the field discuss the needs of peacekeeping operations, the requirements for the use of such imagery and the capabilities for providing it. The organizational, political and other issues which arise from the use of such imagery are also given careful consideration.

Thematic Mapping From Satellite Imagery: A Guidebook

Thematic Mapping From Satellite Imagery: A Guidebook
Author: J. Denègre
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1483101533

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.

International Safeguards and Satellite Imagery

International Safeguards and Satellite Imagery
Author: Bhupendra Jasani
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2009-04-28
Genre: Law
ISBN: 3540791329

With the considerable advances made in the quality of sensors on board commercial observation satellites, information gained from them not only became widely available, but very useful for the verification of a number of arms control treaties including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (the NPT). Satellites have begun to play an important role in the safeguards procedures under the NPT. For example, from satellites, nuclear facilities and activities such as the construction and shapes of buildings (including underground activities), plant expansion, and changes in operational status can be monitored. For an effective use of satellite imagery, it is important to determine identifiable signatures related to nuclear facilities that could be used in the interpretation and verification of activities. The book presents studies on visual and computer-based interpretation of remote sensing data for international safeguards purposes.