Information Science Reference Remote Sensing Techniques and GIS Applications in Earth and Environmental Studies

About the Author Abhisek Santra is an Associate Professor of Remote Sensing in the Department of Civil Engineering, Haldia Institute of Technology. He is the founder coordinator of Geoinformatics Cell in the same institute. He has more than 10 years of teachingand research experience in the field of Remote Sensing and GIS. He has published more than 15 research articles in reputed peer reviewed journals and proceedings of national and international repute. He has also published one book and one book chapter in his field of expertise. Presently, Dr. Santra is in the editorial board member of three international journals and an active evaluator of Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India funded research projects. His research areas of interest are environmental modeling, calibration and validation of earth observation data, thermal remote sensing and urban utility mapping. He is currently engaged in several government funded projects. Product Description Emerging technologies have enhanced the various uses of geographic information systems. This allows for more effective analysis of available data to optimize resources and promote sustainability. Remote Sensing Techniques and GIS Applications in Earth and Environmental Studies is a critical reference source for the latest research on innovative methods for analyzing geographic data and utilizing sensor technologies for environmental monitoring. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as land use, geospatial analysis, image interpretation, and site-suitability analysis, this book is ideally designed for engineers, professionals, practitioners, upper-level students, and academics actively involved in the various areas of environmental sciences.