Geoinformatics for natural resource management / / P.K. Joshi ... [et al.], editors

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910969261603321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2009
• ISBN: 1-60876-713-2
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (648 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): JoshiP. K. <1975->
• Disciplina: 333.70285
• Soggetti: Natural resources - Management; Natural resources - Geographic information systems
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Geoinformatics for Natural Resource Management -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Editors -- Geoinformatics for Natural Resource Management -- An Introduction -- Question Bank -- In-Situ and Remote Sensing Analysis of Harmful Algal Blooms (Habs) Occurences Associated with Ocean Environments in the South China Sea -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Area -- Data and Methods -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Question Bank -- Monitoring Shallow Lakes in the Pampas -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Conclusion -- References -- Appendix I; Question BankApplications of Satellite Remote Sensing and GIS to Oceanography and Fisheries: Case Studies in the Western Iberia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- State-of-the-Art -- Case Studies -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Question Bank -- Determining Evapotranspiration and Assessing the Predictability of Vegetation Condition Using Satellite Remote Sensing Methods -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Area and Details of the Irrigation Scheme -- Materials and Methods -- Predictability of the Vegetation Condition -- Discussion and Conclusion; Acknowledgments -- References -- Question Bank -- Geoinformatics for Water Accumulation Modelling -- A Case Study from India -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Conclusion -- References -- Question Bank -- Decision Support Systems Based on Automatic Water Balance Computation for Groundwater Management Planning -- The Case of ; Israel's Coastal Aquifer -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Pyramidal Scheme for Groundwater Management -- Objectives -- Methodology -- Conclusion -- References -- Question Bank --; Enhancing Community Resilience through Information Management: Flood Risk Mapping in Central VietnamAbstract -- Introduction -- Integration of Local Knowledge, GIS and Map Into Disaster Risk Management -- Research Problem -- Scope and Limitation of the Study -- Research Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Question Bank -- Systematic Assessment of Forest Cover Change and Forest Fragmentation in Indian Sub-Continent Using Multi-Scale Satellite Remote Sensing Inputs -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Area; Materials and Method Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Question Bank -- Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Land Use/Land Cover and Timber Carbon Storage: A Case Study From Bulanikdere, Turkey -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Review of Literature -- Discussion -- Summary -- References -- Question Bank -- Mapping of Terrestrial Carbon Sources and Sinks Through Remote Sensing and Modeling -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Conclusion -- References -- Question Bank; Geo-Information for Sustainable Development of Agriculture - Some Examples of North India
• Sommario/riassunto: This title contains chapters written by noted researchers and experts. It brings together the concepts, theories and experiences of experts in the field of geoinformatics in relation to natural resource management.