Spatial Modelling Of The Terrestrial Environment

Author : Richard E.J. Kelly
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470093994
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spatial Modelling of the Terrestrial Environment written by Richard E.J. Kelly and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-10-22 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and predicting the behaviour of natural and human environmental systems is crucial for the effective management of the Earth’s limited resources. Recently, great advances have been made through spatial modelling. This book provides a snapshot of the latest research in modelling technologies and methodologies within five environmental fields; the cryosphere, hydrology, geomorphology, vegetation interfaces and urban environments. Spatial Modelling of the Terrestrial Environment deals with the use of remote sensing, numerical models and GIS in addressing important natural and human environmental sciences issues, focusing on the theory and application of modelling remotely sensed data within the context of environmental processes. Extensive case material exemplifies the latest research and modelling paradigms presented in the book.

Author : Gordon Bonan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107043786
Total Pages : 459 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Climate Change and Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling written by Gordon Bonan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an essential introduction to modeling terrestrial ecosystems in Earth system models for graduate students and researchers.

Author : Chetan Agarwal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Review and Assessment of Land-use Change Models written by Chetan Agarwal and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Eric Koomen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402056486
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modelling Land-Use Change written by Eric Koomen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-08-08 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a full overview of land-use change simulation modelling, a wide range of applications, a mix of theory and practice, a synthesis of recent research progress, and educational material for students and teachers. This volume is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the state-of-the-art of land-use modelling, its background and its application.

Author : Hamid Reza Pourghasemi
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128156953
Total Pages : 798 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spatial Modeling in GIS and R for Earth and Environmental Sciences written by Hamid Reza Pourghasemi and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-01-18 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spatial Modeling in GIS and R for Earth and Environmental Sciences offers an integrated approach to spatial modelling using both GIS and R. Given the importance of Geographical Information Systems and geostatistics across a variety of applications in Earth and Environmental Science, a clear link between GIS and open source software is essential for the study of spatial objects or phenomena that occur in the real world and facilitate problem-solving. Organized into clear sections on applications and using case studies, the book helps researchers to more quickly understand GIS data and formulate more complex conclusions. The book is the first reference to provide methods and applications for combining the use of R and GIS in modeling spatial processes. It is an essential tool for students and researchers in earth and environmental science, especially those looking to better utilize GIS and spatial modeling. Offers a clear, interdisciplinary guide to serve researchers in a variety of fields, including hazards, land surveying, remote sensing, cartography, geophysics, geology, natural resources, environment and geography Provides an overview, methods and case studies for each application Expresses concepts and methods at an appropriate level for both students and new users to learn by example

Author : Michael J. Hill
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482283123
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spatial Information for Land Use Management written by Michael J. Hill and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-11-17 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and environmental modelling are increasingly being used to address land use and land use management issues although much of the development in these applications is based in specific case studies that are not readily accessible to a wide audience. Spatial Information for Land Use Management is d

Author : Gordon B. Bonan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107268869
Total Pages : 1209 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ecological Climatology written by Gordon B. Bonan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-09-18 with total page 1209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces an interdisciplinary framework to understand the interaction between terrestrial ecosystems and climate change. It reviews basic meteorological, hydrological and ecological concepts to examine the physical, chemical and biological processes by which terrestrial ecosystems affect and are affected by climate. The textbook is written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying ecology, environmental science, atmospheric science and geography. The central argument is that terrestrial ecosystems become important determinants of climate through their cycling of energy, water, chemical elements and trace gases. This coupling between climate and vegetation is explored at spatial scales from plant cells to global vegetation geography and at timescales of near instantaneous to millennia. The text also considers how human alterations to land become important for climate change. This restructured edition, with updated science and references, chapter summaries and review questions, and over 400 illustrations, including many in colour, serves as an essential student guide.

Author : Andrew Skidmore
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1134578725
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Environmental Modelling with GIS and Remote Sensing written by Andrew Skidmore and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-08-11 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most government agencies and private companies are investing significant resources in the production and use of geographical data. The capabilities of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for data analysis are also improving, to the extent that the potential performance of GIS software and the data available for analysis outstrip the abilities of

Author : Martin Behnisch
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319525220
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trends in Spatial Analysis and Modelling written by Martin Behnisch and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of original research papers that focus on recent developments in Spatial Analysis and Modelling with direct relevance to settlements and infrastructure. Topics include new types of data (such as simulation data), applications of methods to support decision-making, and investigations of human-environment data in order to recognize significance for structures, functions and processes of attributes. Research incorporated ranges from theoretical through methodological to applied work. It is subdivided into four main parts: the first focusing on the research of settlements and infrastructure, the second studies aspects of Geographic Data Mining, the third presents contributions in the field of Spatial Modelling, System Dynamics and Geosimulation, and the fourth part is dedicated to Multi-Scale Representation and Analysis. The book is valuable to those with a scholarly interest in spatial sciences, urban and spatial planning, as well as anyone interested in spatial analysis and the planning of human settlements and infrastructure. Most of the selected papers were originally presented at the “International Land Use Symposium (ILUS 2015): Trends in Spatial Analysis and Modelling of Settlements and Infrastructure” November 11-13 2015, in Dresden, Germany.

Author : Michael F. Goodchild
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470236772
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book GIS and Environmental Modeling written by Michael F. Goodchild and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1996-09-30 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GIS and Environmental Modeling: Progress and Research Issues Michael F. Goodchild, Louis T. Steyaert, Bradley O. Parks, Carol Johnston, David Maidment, Michael Crane, and Sandi Glendinning, Editors With growing pressure on natural resources and landscapes there is an increasing need to predict the consequences of any changes to the environment. Modelling plays an important role in this by helping our understanding of the environment and by forecasting likely impacts. In recent years moves have been made to link models to Geographical Information Systems to provide a means of analysing changes over an area as well as over time. GIS and Environmental Modeling explores the progress made to date in integrating these two software systems. Approaches to the subject are made from theoretical, technical as well as data stand points. The existing capabilities of current systems are described along with important issues of data availability, accuracy and error. Various case studies illustrate this and highlight the common concepts and issues that exist between researchers in different environmental fields. The future needs and prospects for integrating GIS and environmental models are also explored with developments in both data handling and modelling discussed. The book brings together the knowledge and experience of over 100 researchers from academic, commercial and government backgrounds who work in a wide range of disciplines. The themes followed in the text provide a fund of knowledge and guidance for those involved in environmental modelling and GIS. The book is easily accessible for readers with a basic GIS knowledge and the ideas and results of the research are clearly illustrated with both colour and black and white graphics.