Author: Dr. Dendukuri Satish Chandra & Dr. Asadi Siva Sankar
Publisher: Ashok Yakkaldevi
ISBN: 1716322944
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
1. INTRODUCTION: The term "Environment" is the most vital for mankind. It is the natural world, which is affected by human activities, as whole or in a particular area geographically. It consists of parameters such as water, soil and air. One Oxygen and two hydrogen atoms combined by covalent bond in each molecule of water. Water is the transparent and no colour material which is main constitutent in Earth's surface. Water is one of the essential components for living organisms to live on Earth. Water covers 71% of Earth's surface. Out of which 96.5% of water is saline. only 1.7% of water is groundwater and 1.7% of water is in the form of ice and glaciers.0.001% of water is in the form of vapour and in air. So very less percentage of water is in pure form. It is needed to safegaurd the water from pollution for next generations. The combination of presence of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms which support life on Earth is termed as Soil. The main functionalities of soil on Earth are plant growth, water storage, supply and purification. Finally another parameter left out in this study is air. It is the combination of many gases and dust particles on Earth's atmosphere. It is the mixture about 78% of nitrogen, 21% of oxygen, 0.9% of argon,0.04% of carbon-di-oxide and rest of other gases.
AN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INFORMATION SYSTEM USING GEOMATICS
Author: Dr. Dendukuri Satish Chandra & Dr. Asadi Siva Sankar
Publisher: Ashok Yakkaldevi
ISBN: 1716322944
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
1. INTRODUCTION: The term "Environment" is the most vital for mankind. It is the natural world, which is affected by human activities, as whole or in a particular area geographically. It consists of parameters such as water, soil and air. One Oxygen and two hydrogen atoms combined by covalent bond in each molecule of water. Water is the transparent and no colour material which is main constitutent in Earth's surface. Water is one of the essential components for living organisms to live on Earth. Water covers 71% of Earth's surface. Out of which 96.5% of water is saline. only 1.7% of water is groundwater and 1.7% of water is in the form of ice and glaciers.0.001% of water is in the form of vapour and in air. So very less percentage of water is in pure form. It is needed to safegaurd the water from pollution for next generations. The combination of presence of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms which support life on Earth is termed as Soil. The main functionalities of soil on Earth are plant growth, water storage, supply and purification. Finally another parameter left out in this study is air. It is the combination of many gases and dust particles on Earth's atmosphere. It is the mixture about 78% of nitrogen, 21% of oxygen, 0.9% of argon,0.04% of carbon-di-oxide and rest of other gases.
Publisher: Ashok Yakkaldevi
ISBN: 1716322944
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
1. INTRODUCTION: The term "Environment" is the most vital for mankind. It is the natural world, which is affected by human activities, as whole or in a particular area geographically. It consists of parameters such as water, soil and air. One Oxygen and two hydrogen atoms combined by covalent bond in each molecule of water. Water is the transparent and no colour material which is main constitutent in Earth's surface. Water is one of the essential components for living organisms to live on Earth. Water covers 71% of Earth's surface. Out of which 96.5% of water is saline. only 1.7% of water is groundwater and 1.7% of water is in the form of ice and glaciers.0.001% of water is in the form of vapour and in air. So very less percentage of water is in pure form. It is needed to safegaurd the water from pollution for next generations. The combination of presence of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms which support life on Earth is termed as Soil. The main functionalities of soil on Earth are plant growth, water storage, supply and purification. Finally another parameter left out in this study is air. It is the combination of many gases and dust particles on Earth's atmosphere. It is the mixture about 78% of nitrogen, 21% of oxygen, 0.9% of argon,0.04% of carbon-di-oxide and rest of other gases.
Geo-information
Author: Mathias Lemmens
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400716672
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Geomatics, the handling and processing of information and data about the Earth, is one geoscience discipline that has seen major changes in the last decade, as mapping and observation systems become ever more sensitive and sophisticated. This book is a unique and in-depth survey of the field, which has a central role to play in tackling a host of environmental issues faced by society. Covering all three strands of geomatics - applications, information technology and surveying - the chapters cover the history and background of the subject, the technology employed both to collect and disseminate data, and the varied applications to which geomatics can be put, including urban planning, assessment of biodiversity, disaster management and land administration. Relevant professionals, as well as students in a variety of disciplines such as geography and surveying, will find this book required reading. This rapidly developing field uses increasingly complex and accurate systems. Today, technology enables us to capture geo-data in full 3D as well as to disseminate it via the Web at the speed of light. We are able to continuously image the world from space at resolutions of up to 50 cm. Airborne LiDAR (laser surveying) sensors can be combined with digital camera technology to produce geometrically correct images of the Earth's surface, while integrating these with large-scale topographic maps and terrestrial as well as aerial images to produce 3D cityscapes that computer users can explore from their desktops.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400716672
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Geomatics, the handling and processing of information and data about the Earth, is one geoscience discipline that has seen major changes in the last decade, as mapping and observation systems become ever more sensitive and sophisticated. This book is a unique and in-depth survey of the field, which has a central role to play in tackling a host of environmental issues faced by society. Covering all three strands of geomatics - applications, information technology and surveying - the chapters cover the history and background of the subject, the technology employed both to collect and disseminate data, and the varied applications to which geomatics can be put, including urban planning, assessment of biodiversity, disaster management and land administration. Relevant professionals, as well as students in a variety of disciplines such as geography and surveying, will find this book required reading. This rapidly developing field uses increasingly complex and accurate systems. Today, technology enables us to capture geo-data in full 3D as well as to disseminate it via the Web at the speed of light. We are able to continuously image the world from space at resolutions of up to 50 cm. Airborne LiDAR (laser surveying) sensors can be combined with digital camera technology to produce geometrically correct images of the Earth's surface, while integrating these with large-scale topographic maps and terrestrial as well as aerial images to produce 3D cityscapes that computer users can explore from their desktops.
Basics of Geomatics
Author: Mario A. Gomarasca
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402090145
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 690
Book Description
Geomatics is a neologism, the use of which is becoming increasingly widespread, even if it is not still universally accepted. It includes several disciplines and te- niques for the study of the Earth’s surface and its environments, and computer science plays a decisive role. A more meaningful and appropriate expression is G- spatial Information or GeoInformation. Geo-spatial Information embeds topography in its more modern forms (measurements with electronic instrumentation, sophisticated techniques of data analysis and network compensation, global satellite positioning techniques, laser scanning, etc.), analytical and digital photogrammetry, satellite and airborne remote sensing, numerical cartography, geographical information systems, decision support systems, WebGIS, etc. These specialized elds are intimately interrelated in terms of both the basic science and the results pursued: rigid separation does not allow us to discover several common aspects and the fundamental importance assumed in a search for solutions in the complex survey context. The objective pursued by Mario A. Gomarasca, one that is only apparently modest, is to publish an integrated text on the surveying theme, containing simple and comprehensible concepts relevant to experts in Geo-spatial Information and/or speci cally in one of the disciplines that compose it. At the same time, the book is rigorous and synthetic, describing with precision the main instruments and methods connected to the multiple techniques available today.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402090145
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 690
Book Description
Geomatics is a neologism, the use of which is becoming increasingly widespread, even if it is not still universally accepted. It includes several disciplines and te- niques for the study of the Earth’s surface and its environments, and computer science plays a decisive role. A more meaningful and appropriate expression is G- spatial Information or GeoInformation. Geo-spatial Information embeds topography in its more modern forms (measurements with electronic instrumentation, sophisticated techniques of data analysis and network compensation, global satellite positioning techniques, laser scanning, etc.), analytical and digital photogrammetry, satellite and airborne remote sensing, numerical cartography, geographical information systems, decision support systems, WebGIS, etc. These specialized elds are intimately interrelated in terms of both the basic science and the results pursued: rigid separation does not allow us to discover several common aspects and the fundamental importance assumed in a search for solutions in the complex survey context. The objective pursued by Mario A. Gomarasca, one that is only apparently modest, is to publish an integrated text on the surveying theme, containing simple and comprehensible concepts relevant to experts in Geo-spatial Information and/or speci cally in one of the disciplines that compose it. At the same time, the book is rigorous and synthetic, describing with precision the main instruments and methods connected to the multiple techniques available today.
Geographic Information Systems in Water Resources Engineering
Author: Lynn E. Johnson
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420069144
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
State-of-the-art GIS spatial data management and analysis tools are revolutionizing the field of water resource engineering. Familiarity with these technologies is now a prerequisite for success in engineers' and planners' efforts to create a reliable infrastructure.GIS in Water Resource Engineering presents a review of the concepts and application
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420069144
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
State-of-the-art GIS spatial data management and analysis tools are revolutionizing the field of water resource engineering. Familiarity with these technologies is now a prerequisite for success in engineers' and planners' efforts to create a reliable infrastructure.GIS in Water Resource Engineering presents a review of the concepts and application
Advanced Geoinformation Science
Author: Chaowei Yang
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439810613
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Many of the challenges of the next century will have physical dimensions, such as tsunamis, hurricanes, and climate change as well as human dimensions such as economic crises, epidemics, and emergency responses. With pioneering editors and expert contributors, Advanced Geoinformation Science explores how certain technical aspects of geoinformation
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439810613
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Many of the challenges of the next century will have physical dimensions, such as tsunamis, hurricanes, and climate change as well as human dimensions such as economic crises, epidemics, and emergency responses. With pioneering editors and expert contributors, Advanced Geoinformation Science explores how certain technical aspects of geoinformation
Geospatial Techniques for Managing Environmental Resources
Author: Jay Krishna Thakur
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400718586
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
"Geospatial Information" is spatial data concerning a place or, in space, collected in real time. Geospatial techniques together with remote sensing, geographic information science, Global Positioning System (GPS), cartography, geovisualization, and spatial statistics are being used to capture, store, manipulate and analyze to understand complex situations to solve mysteries of the universe. These techniques have been applied in various fields such as meteorology, forestry, environmental management, agriculture, health, homeland security etc. around the globe. This volume presents case studies and examples from various parts of the world and provides a broad overview of various approaches; data sets; data acquiring, monitoring and dissemination methods; satellites and sensors; tools and techniques used; integrating tools, techniques and application to various fields for the sustainable management of environmental resources in the context of global environmental change and natural hazards. The objective of this book is to provide state-of-the-art information to academics, researchers and industry practitioners who are involved or interested in the study, use, design and development of advanced and emerging geospatial technologies around the world with ultimate aim to empower individuals and organizations in building competencies for exploiting the opportunities of the knowledge society. All the chapters are peer-reviewes and evaluated and are an inter- and multi-disciplinary source of information, making an effort to link various geospatial techniques to make the earth an habitable place. The contributors have tried to focus their respective views on the current problems that need urgent attention. Consequently, we see this book as a comprehensive information base, which includes work of expertise in their specific fields of research.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400718586
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
"Geospatial Information" is spatial data concerning a place or, in space, collected in real time. Geospatial techniques together with remote sensing, geographic information science, Global Positioning System (GPS), cartography, geovisualization, and spatial statistics are being used to capture, store, manipulate and analyze to understand complex situations to solve mysteries of the universe. These techniques have been applied in various fields such as meteorology, forestry, environmental management, agriculture, health, homeland security etc. around the globe. This volume presents case studies and examples from various parts of the world and provides a broad overview of various approaches; data sets; data acquiring, monitoring and dissemination methods; satellites and sensors; tools and techniques used; integrating tools, techniques and application to various fields for the sustainable management of environmental resources in the context of global environmental change and natural hazards. The objective of this book is to provide state-of-the-art information to academics, researchers and industry practitioners who are involved or interested in the study, use, design and development of advanced and emerging geospatial technologies around the world with ultimate aim to empower individuals and organizations in building competencies for exploiting the opportunities of the knowledge society. All the chapters are peer-reviewes and evaluated and are an inter- and multi-disciplinary source of information, making an effort to link various geospatial techniques to make the earth an habitable place. The contributors have tried to focus their respective views on the current problems that need urgent attention. Consequently, we see this book as a comprehensive information base, which includes work of expertise in their specific fields of research.
Geomatics Solutions for Disaster Management
Author: Jonathan Li
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540721088
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Effective utilization of satellite positioning, remote sensing, and GIS in disaster monitoring and management requires research and development in numerous areas, including data collection, information extraction and analysis, data standardization, organizational and legal aspects of sharing of remote sensing information. This book provides a solid overview of what is being developed in the risk prevention and disaster management sector.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540721088
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Effective utilization of satellite positioning, remote sensing, and GIS in disaster monitoring and management requires research and development in numerous areas, including data collection, information extraction and analysis, data standardization, organizational and legal aspects of sharing of remote sensing information. This book provides a solid overview of what is being developed in the risk prevention and disaster management sector.
Geospatial Application Development Using Python Programming
Author: Galety, Mohammad Gouse
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Academics and researchers currently grapple with a pressing issue; the demand for precise and insightful geographical information has surged across various fields, encompassing urban planning, environmental monitoring, agriculture, and disaster management. This surge has revealed a substantial knowledge gap, underscoring the need for effective applications that can bridge the gap between cutting-edge technologies and practical usage. Geospatial Application Development Using Python Programming emerges as the definitive solution to this challenge. This comprehensive book equips academics, researchers, and professionals with the essential tools and insights required to leverage the capabilities of Python programming in the realm of spatial analysis. It goes beyond merely connecting these two realms; it actively fosters their collaboration. By advancing knowledge in spatial sciences and highlighting Python's pivotal role in data analysis and application development, this book plays a crucial part in addressing the challenge of effectively harnessing geographical data.
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Academics and researchers currently grapple with a pressing issue; the demand for precise and insightful geographical information has surged across various fields, encompassing urban planning, environmental monitoring, agriculture, and disaster management. This surge has revealed a substantial knowledge gap, underscoring the need for effective applications that can bridge the gap between cutting-edge technologies and practical usage. Geospatial Application Development Using Python Programming emerges as the definitive solution to this challenge. This comprehensive book equips academics, researchers, and professionals with the essential tools and insights required to leverage the capabilities of Python programming in the realm of spatial analysis. It goes beyond merely connecting these two realms; it actively fosters their collaboration. By advancing knowledge in spatial sciences and highlighting Python's pivotal role in data analysis and application development, this book plays a crucial part in addressing the challenge of effectively harnessing geographical data.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Author: Anji Reddy Mareddy
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 0128112387
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
Environmental Impact Assessment: Theory and Practice describes the various pieces of knowledge necessary to speak the language of EIA and carry out EIAs focusing on a variety of environmental issues, including impacts on environmental components, like air, water, soils, land, noise and biological environments. Organized into 15 chapters, the book provides engineers with the tools and methods to conduct an effective assessment, including report preparations, design measures and relevant mitigation steps that can be taken to reduce or avoid negative effects. Case Studies are presented, providing guidance professionals can use to better understand, plan and prepare environmental impact assessments. - Presents detailed methodologies for air pollution control, waste treatment schemes, phytoremediation, bioremediation, hazardous waste, green belt development and rainwater harvesting - Highlights concepts and important definitions of EIA and the planning and management of EIA study - Discusses the impacts on valued environmental components, like air, water, soils, land, noise, and biological and socioeconomic environments in a systematic manner
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 0128112387
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
Environmental Impact Assessment: Theory and Practice describes the various pieces of knowledge necessary to speak the language of EIA and carry out EIAs focusing on a variety of environmental issues, including impacts on environmental components, like air, water, soils, land, noise and biological environments. Organized into 15 chapters, the book provides engineers with the tools and methods to conduct an effective assessment, including report preparations, design measures and relevant mitigation steps that can be taken to reduce or avoid negative effects. Case Studies are presented, providing guidance professionals can use to better understand, plan and prepare environmental impact assessments. - Presents detailed methodologies for air pollution control, waste treatment schemes, phytoremediation, bioremediation, hazardous waste, green belt development and rainwater harvesting - Highlights concepts and important definitions of EIA and the planning and management of EIA study - Discusses the impacts on valued environmental components, like air, water, soils, land, noise, and biological and socioeconomic environments in a systematic manner
Advances in Cartography and Geographic Information Engineering
Author: Jiayao Wang
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811606145
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
This book reviews and summarizes the development and achievement in cartography and geographic information engineering in China over the past 60 years after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It comprehensively reflects cartography, as a traditional discipline, has almost the same long history with the world's first culture and has experienced extraordinary and great changes. The book consists of nineteen thematic chapters. Each chapter is in accordance with the unified directory structure, introduction, development process, major study achievements, problem and prospect, representative works, as well as a lot of references. It is useful as a reference both for scientists and technicians who are engaged in teaching, researching and engineering of cartography and geographic information engineering.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811606145
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
This book reviews and summarizes the development and achievement in cartography and geographic information engineering in China over the past 60 years after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It comprehensively reflects cartography, as a traditional discipline, has almost the same long history with the world's first culture and has experienced extraordinary and great changes. The book consists of nineteen thematic chapters. Each chapter is in accordance with the unified directory structure, introduction, development process, major study achievements, problem and prospect, representative works, as well as a lot of references. It is useful as a reference both for scientists and technicians who are engaged in teaching, researching and engineering of cartography and geographic information engineering.