Multitemporal Remote Sensing ― Methods and Applications

This book examines the processing and analysis of multitemporal remotely sensed images. It features a variety of application examples covering both land and aquatic environments. It will help readers gain a greater understanding of this powerful and effective means to monitor our changing planet at the local, regional, and global scales.

In 20 chapters, world renowned scientists detail an array of methods and techniques. They use a broad range of datasets in their methodology demonstrations and application examples, including multispectral, hyperspectral, and SAR. In addition, coverage also includes passive microwave.

The volume details: change detection, coarse-resolution time series with a focus on monitoring vegetation and land surface dynamics, integrating wildlife location data with high spatial and temporal resolution landscape disturbance datasets, and the incorporation of multitemporal medium resolution satellite images with socio-economic field data for monitoring recovery of the tsunami-affected areas in Phanga, Thailand.

The planet is facing unprecedented environmental challenges, from flooding, hurricanes and earthquakes to droughts, heat waves, wildfires, and more. After reading this book, researchers, practitioners, and students will gain insight into how to use remote sensing to keep watch over Planet Earth and to assess damages when disaster strikes.