Textbook of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems

Contents Preface. 1. Map language. 2. Remote sensing basic principles. 3. Microwave remote sensing. 4. Remote sensing platforms and sensors. 5. Visual image interpretation. 6. Digital image processing. 7. Fundamentals of GIS. 8. Spatial data modelling. 9. GIS data management. 10. Data input and editing. 11. Data quality issues. 12. Data analysis and modelling. 13. Integration of remote sensing and GIS. 14. Urban and municipal applications. 15. Creation of information system a case study. References. Subject index. Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) deals with mapping technology concepts of maps and all relevant terminology which are necessary for a beginner to develop his skills in this new and upcoming technology. This book provides basic principles and techniques of remote sensing microwave remote sensing remote sensing platforms and sensors and data analysis techniques. Further the book deals with GIS data quality issues GIS data analysis and modelling attribute data management GIS data input and editing and integration and linkage of Remote Sensing and GIS. This third edition is thoroughly revised few new topics are incorporated in the 5th chapter along with the addition of one new chapter namely Creation of Information System A Case Study. Keeping the importance of the visual interpretation of high resolution satellite images a detailed procedure for photo interpretation 3 D interpretation method application of aerial photo interpretation and key elements of visual image interpretation techniques are discussed in detail. The author of this book has developed a methodology to create a Digital Information System based on GIS concept using Remote Sensing Data topographical data field data and other collateral data products. 454 pp.…