Remote Sensing for Geoscientists

NOTE EDITORE

This third edition of the bestselling Remote Sensing for Geologists: A Guide to Image Interpretation is now titled Remote Sensing for Geoscientists: Image Analysis and Integration. The title change reflects that this edition applies to a broad spectrum of geosciences, not just geology; stresses that remote sensing has become more than photointerpretation; and emphasizes integration of multiple remote sensing technologies to solve Earth science problems. The text reviews systems and applications, explains what to look for when analyzing imagery, and provides abundant case histories to illustrate the integration and application of these tools. See What’s New in the Second Edition: Broader coverage to include integration of multiple remote sensing technologies Expanded with significant new illustrations in color and reviews of new satellites and sensors Analysis of imagery for geobotanical remote sensing, remote geochemistry, modern analogs to ancient environments, and astrogeology The book covers how to initiate a project, including determining the objective, choosingthe right tools, and selecting imagery. It describes techniques used in geologic mapping and mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, image analysis used in mine development and petroleum exploitation, site evaluation, groundwaterdevelopment, surface water monitoring, geothermal resource exploitation, and logistics. It also demonstrates how imageryis used to establish environmental baselines; monitor land, air, and water quality; maphazards; and determine the effects of global warming. The many examples of geologic mapping on other planets and the moon highlight how to analyze planetary surface processes, map stratigraphy, and locate resources. The book then examines remote sensing and the public, geographic information systems and Google Earth, and how imagery is used by the media, in the legal system, in public relations, and by individuals. Readers should come away with a good understanding of what is involved in image analysis and interpretation and should be ableto recognize and identify geologic features of interest. Having read this book, they should be able to effectively use imagery in petroleum, mining, groundwater, surface water, engineering, and environmental projects.

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INITIATING PROJECTSProject Flow and Obtaining DataChapter OverviewChoosing the Right Imagery for the JobAcquiring ImageryReferencesAdditional ReadingPhotointerpretation Tools and TechniquesChapter OverviewToolsImage CharacteristicsMechanics of Image AnalysisTechniqueImage ProcessingReferencesAdditional ReadingRemote Sensing SystemsChapter OverviewInstrument Systems Cameras and Photography Thermal Scanners and Imagery Radar Passive Microwave Radiometry Spectrometers, Spectrophotometers, and Interferometers Lasers, Lidar, and Lidar Altimeters Potential Fields Systems (Gravity and Magnetics Instruments) Gamma Ray and X-Ray Spectrometry Airborne Electromagnetic Systems Airborne Very Low Frequency Electromagnetic Surveys Airborne Resistivity Airborne Induced Polarization Ground Penetrating Radar Side-Scan SonarInstrument Platforms Airborne Scanner SystemsSatellites and Their Primary Earth Observation SystemsUnited States of America (NASA, NOAA)CanadaChileChinaDenmarkDigitalGlobeEuropean Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological SatellitesEuropean Space AgencyFranceGermanyGEOEYE, INCIndiaIndonesiaImageSat InternationalJapanKoreaSoviet Union/Russian FederationSingaporeSurrey Satellite Technology LimitedFuture Satellite SystemsReferencesAdditional ReadingREMOTE SENSING IN GEOLOGIC MAPPING AND RESOURCE EXPLORATIONIntroductionGeologic MappingFrontier Area AnalysisLease EvaluationEstablished ConcessionsThe Field CheckRecognizing Rock TypesChapter OverviewIgneous RocksMetamorphic RocksSedimentary RocksReferencesRecognizing StructureChapter OverviewUndeformed TerrainRecognizing DipAnticlines, Domes, and UpliftsCircular FeaturesFractures and LineamentsEarthquakes and TectonicsTiming of Structural DevelopmentReferencesAdditional ReadingStratigraphic and Compositional MappingChapter OverviewRock SpectraMineral SpectraHyperspectral ImageryGround-Penetrating RadarLithologic MappingSource Rock MappingSeeps MappingStratigraphic TrapsStratiform DepositsReferencesAdditional ReadingRemote GeochemistryChapter OverviewAltered Rock and Soil Related to Hydrocarbon SeepageAltered Rock and Soil Related to Mineral DepositsRemote Sensing of Gases, Radiation, and AerosolsReferencesModern AnalogsChapter OverviewDepositional EnvironmentsErosional EnvironmentsStructural AnalogsAnalogs for Hazards PlanningPlanetary AnalogsReferencesRemote Sensing in Petroleum ExplorationChapter OverviewFrontier Petroleum ExplorationMature Basin Petroleum ExplorationResource PlaysReferencesAdditional ReadingRemote Sensing in Mineral ExplorationChapter OverviewExploration Applications of Alteration Mapping Exploration Applications of Structure Mapping [I have requested these two lines be added to the TOC and chapter] Exploration Applications of Hyperspectral MappingReferencesAdditional ReadingExploitation, Hydrologic, and Engineering Remote SensingIntroductionExploitation ApplicationsHydrologic ApplicationsEngineering and Logistical ApplicationsRemote Sensing in Resource Exploitation ProjectsChapter OverviewChoosing Infill and Stepout Well LocationsCoalbed MethaneSecondary Recovery and WaterfloodsExtending Known Mineral DepositsSlope Stability and Mine SafetyReferencesHydrologyChapter OverviewLocating Sources of GroundwaterSoil Moisture DeterminationSurface Waters and BathymetrySub-Glacial WaterGeothermal ResourcesReferencesAdditional ReadingLogistics and EngineeringChapter OverviewSite SelectionGenerating Appropriate Base MapsReconnaissanceTransportationConstruction ProjectsReferencesAdditional ReadingENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE SENSINGEnvironmental Baselines and MonitoringChapter OverviewEnvironmental AuditsHabitat MappingSurface Disturbance and Change DetectionCoal Mine FiresMine ReclamationWater QualityAtmospheric and Air Pollution MonitoringReferencesAdditional ReadingGeobotanical Remote SensingChapter OverviewGeobotany and Geological MappingBotanical Indicators of Mineralization and AlterationBotanical Responses to HydrocarbonsVegetation as a Groundwater/Geothermal Resource IndicatorReferencesAdditional ReadingEnvironmental Hazards and Global WarmingChapter OverviewMonitoring the Effects of Global WarmingLandslides and AvalanchesEarthquakes and TsunamisFloodingErosionVolcanoesSubsidence and SinkholesMarine HazardsReferencesAdditional ReadingASTROGEOLOGYMapping Planetary StructureChapter OverviewFaultingFoldingImpact StructuresReferencesAdditional ReadingMapping Planetary StratigraphyChapter OverviewErosion and DepositionComposition and Mineral MappingReferencesAdditional ReadingPlanetary ResourcesChapter OverviewWaterMinerals and MetalsHydrocarbonsReferencesAdditional ReadingREMOTE SENSING, GEOSCIENCE, AND THE PUBLICPublic Relations, the Media, and the LawChapter OverviewPublic RelationsMediaRemote Sensing and the LawReferencesGeographic Information Systems and Online Remote Sensing ResourcesChapter OverviewGeographic Information Systems and MappingOnline Resources for Remote SensingOpenTopography: Tutorial for Web-Based Public Digital Topographic Data and ToolsIntroductionComputing ConsiderationsReferencesClosing ThoughtsIndex

AUTORE

Gary L. Prost

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9781466561748
• Dimensioni: 10 x 7 in Ø 4.15 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Illustration Notes: 543 b/w images, 543 color images and 19 tables
• Pagine Arabe: 702