Remote Sensing for Geoscientists: Image Analysis and Integration, Third Edition - Rilegato

Prost, Gary L.

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ISBN 10: 1466561742 ISBN 13: 9781466561748

Casa editrice: CRC Press, 2013

Riassunto

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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Recensione

"... a well organized and highly readable overview of many of the most powerful and significant applications of "practical" remote sensing. ... The book is sure to clarify concepts both old and new while stimulating interest in the new. ... The great difficulty in a book of this type is to stay relevant in a world of ever changing technology. The author has done an excellent job in doing this, in a clear and readable manner. I feel that this book will become the standard reference for practitioners and students alike."
―Dr Ralph N.Baker, Independent Consulting Geologist, Houston, Texas

"... provides an earth scientist with a very efficient, one-stop information shop that covers not only the standard reflected light, thermal, and radar systems, but also the very important geophysical sensors such as potential field, EM, GPR, side-scan sonar, etc. ... an important contribution for earth scientists trying to understand how remote sensing imagery and vegetation can be used to create better maps of the earth’s geology."
―James Ellis, Ellis GeoSpatial

"Dr. Prost has clearly and thoroughly explained the wide variety of methods and applications ... Geoscientists will find this comprehensive guide to the interpretation and integration of remote sensing data to be a welcome addition to their personal libraries."
―Dr. Dietmar (Deet) Schumacher, Vice President for Geosciences and technology, E&P Field Services

"A new book by Prost is an amazing guide to the field of remote sensing, and it will remain so for years. Difficult to imagine, but the author was able to collect so huge amount of information that his writing can be judged as an ultimate reference volume irrespectively of which particular technique the reader is interested in. Well, it was almost impossible to achieve such brilliance, but this has been done successfully.

Speaking generally, the reviewer cannot imagine a book on remote sensing better than that written by Prost."
―Dmitry A. Ruban, Rostov am Don, Paläontologie Allgemein

Contenuti

INITIATING PROJECTS
Project Flow and Obtaining Data
Chapter Overview
Choosing the Right Imagery for the Job
Acquiring Imagery
References
Additional Reading

Photointerpretation Tools and Techniques
Chapter Overview
Tools
Image Characteristics
Mechanics of Image Analysis
Technique
Image Processing
References
Additional Reading

Remote Sensing Systems
Chapter Overview
Instrument 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 Sonar
Instrument Platforms

Airborne Scanner Systems
Satellites and Their Primary Earth Observation Systems
United States of America (NASA, NOAA)
Canada
Chile
China
Denmark
DigitalGlobe
European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
European Space Agency
France
Germany
GEOEYE, INC
India
Indonesia
ImageSat International
Japan
Korea
Soviet Union/Russian Federation
Singapore
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited
Future Satellite Systems
References
Additional Reading

REMOTE SENSING IN GEOLOGIC MAPPING AND RESOURCE EXPLORATION
Introduction
Geologic Mapping
Frontier Area Analysis
Lease Evaluation
Established Concessions
The Field Check

Recognizing Rock Types
Chapter Overview
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
References

Recognizing Structure
Chapter Overview
Undeformed Terrain
Recognizing Dip
Anticlines, Domes, and Uplifts
Circular Features
Fractures and Lineaments
Earthquakes and Tectonics
Timing of Structural Development
References
Additional Reading

Stratigraphic and Compositional Mapping
Chapter Overview
Rock Spectra
Mineral Spectra
Hyperspectral Imagery
Ground-Penetrating Radar
Lithologic Mapping
Source Rock Mapping
Seeps Mapping
Stratigraphic Traps
Stratiform Deposits
References
Additional Reading

Remote Geochemistry
Chapter Overview
Altered Rock and Soil Related to Hydrocarbon Seepage
Altered Rock and Soil Related to Mineral Deposits
Remote Sensing of Gases, Radiation, and Aerosols
References

Modern Analogs
Chapter Overview
Depositional Environments
Erosional Environments
Structural Analogs
Analogs for Hazards Planning
Planetary Analogs
References

Remote Sensing in Petroleum Exploration
Chapter Overview
Frontier Petroleum Exploration
Mature Basin Petroleum Exploration
Resource Plays
References
Additional Reading

Remote Sensing in Mineral Exploration
Chapter Overview
Exploration 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 Mapping
References
Additional Reading

Exploitation, Hydrologic, and Engineering Remote Sensing
Introduction
Exploitation Applications
Hydrologic Applications
Engineering and Logistical Applications

Remote Sensing in Resource Exploitation Projects
Chapter Overview
Choosing Infill and Stepout Well Locations
Coalbed Methane
Secondary Recovery and Waterfloods
Extending Known Mineral Deposits
Slope Stability and Mine Safety
References

Hydrology
Chapter Overview
Locating Sources of Groundwater
Soil Moisture Determination
Surface Waters and Bathymetry
Sub-Glacial Water
Geothermal Resources
References
Additional Reading

Logistics and Engineering
Chapter Overview
Site Selection
Generating Appropriate Base Maps
Reconnaissance
Transportation
Construction Projects
References
Additional Reading

ENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE SENSING
Environmental Baselines and Monitoring
Chapter Overview
Environmental Audits
Habitat Mapping
Surface Disturbance and Change Detection
Coal Mine Fires

Mine Reclamation
Water Quality
Atmospheric and Air Pollution Monitoring
References
Additional Reading

Geobotanical Remote Sensing
Chapter Overview
Geobotany and Geological Mapping
Botanical Indicators of Mineralization and Alteration
Botanical Responses to Hydrocarbons
Vegetation as a Groundwater/Geothermal Resource Indicator
References
Additional Reading

Environmental Hazards and Global Warming
Chapter Overview
Monitoring the Effects of Global Warming
Landslides and Avalanches
Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Flooding
Erosion
Volcanoes
Subsidence and Sinkholes
Marine Hazards
References
Additional Reading

ASTROGEOLOGY
Mapping Planetary Structure
Chapter Overview
Faulting
Folding
Impact Structures
References
Additional Reading

Mapping Planetary Stratigraphy
Chapter Overview
Erosion and Deposition
Composition and Mineral Mapping
References
Additional Reading

Planetary Resources
Chapter Overview
Water
Minerals and Metals
Hydrocarbons
References
Additional Reading

REMOTE SENSING, GEOSCIENCE, AND THE PUBLIC
Public Relations, the Media, and the Law
Chapter Overview
Public Relations
Media
Remote Sensing and the Law
References

Geographic Information Systems and Online Remote Sensing Resources
Chapter Overview
Geographic Information Systems and Mapping
Online Resources for Remote Sensing
OpenTopography: Tutorial for Web-Based Public Digital Topographic Data and Tools
Introduction
Computing Considerations
References

Closing Thoughts
Index

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: CRC Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1466561742
• ISBN 13: 9781466561748
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 704