Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS in Geosciences

Vartika Singh (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

152 Seiten

2024
New India Publishing Agency (Verlag)
978-93-5887-971-1 (ISBN)

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Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the Earth geosciences. These technologies provide valuable tools for data acquisition, analysis, visualization, and decision-making in various geoscientific disciplines. The application of remote sensing and GIS in geosciences has revolutionized the way we study and manage natural resources, monitor environmental changes, and assess hazards. Remote sensing involves the collection of data about the Earth surface and atmosphere using sensors mounted on satellites, aircraft, or drones.

These sensors capture images and other measurements in different spectral bands, ranging from visible light to microwave radiation. This data helps scientists study a wide range of geoscience phenomena, including land cover and land use, vegetation dynamics, oceanography, atmospheric conditions, and geological features. GIS, on the other hand, is a powerful tool for capturing, storing, analyzing, and displaying geospatial data.

It combines maps, satellite imagery, and various data layers to create a digital representation of the Earth surface. GIS enables geoscientists to integrate different datasets, perform spatial analysis, and generate models and visualizations that aid in decision-making.

Vartika Singh: is an accomplished researcher and academician with a diverse range of expertise in the field of geology and hydrogeology. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.Phil. degree in Hydrogeology from Vikram University and a Master's degree in Applied Geology from Kurukshetra University. With 15 years of research experience at the Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL), DRDO, Delhi, and Amity University Noida, she has made significant contributions in her field

Chapter 1. Basic of Remote Sensing and Geosciences

Chapter 2. Lithological Interpretation of Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks

Chapter 3. Geological Classification of India- Major Rock Type

Chapter 4. Interpretation of Drainage Patterns

Chapter 5. Interpretation of Structural and Denudational Landforms

Chapter 6. Interpretation of Landforms Related to Different Rock Type

Chapter 7. Geomorphological Mapping and Terrain Evaluation

Chapter 8. Remote Sensing in Mineral Exploration

Chapter 9. Remote Sensing in Oil Exploration

Chapter 10. Engineering Geological Investigation

Chapter 11. Natural Disaster Mapping and Management

Erscheint lt. Verlag	2.7.2024
Verlagsort	New Delhi
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	355 g
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geografie / Kartografie
Themenwelt	Technik ► Nachrichtentechnik
ISBN-10	93-5887-971-8 / 9358879718
ISBN-13	978-93-5887-971-1 / 9789358879711
Zustand	Neuware