Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation [Hardcover]

Thomas M. Lillesand (Author), Ralph W. Kiefer (Author), Jonathan W. Chipman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471152277 | ISBN-13: 978-0471152279 | Publication Date: October 10, 2003 | Edition: 5

From recent developments in digital image processing to the next generation of satellite systems, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of remote sensing and image interpretation. This book is discipline neutral, so readers in any field of study can gain a clear understanding of these systems and their virtually unlimited applications.
* The authors underscore close interactions among the related areas of remote sensing, GIS, GPS, digital image processing, and environmental modeling.
* Appendices include material on sources of remote sensing data and information, remote sensing periodicals, online glossaries, and online tutorials.

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"As a reference book for those using remote sensing, it is invaluable and I have yet to find a book that can teach me more." (Journal Of Sedimentary Research, June 2007)

From the Back Cover

The image to the right shows a volcanic landscape in central Africa, including parts of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). This image was obtained from the SIR-C multi-wavelength radar remote sensing system, operated on the space shuttle Endeavor in 1994. SIR-C monitors the earth's surface using wave-lengths of energy that are much longer than the visible light seen by the human eye; thus, the hues in this "false color" radar image have little to no relationship to what would be seen in ordinary visible light. The volcano at top center of the image is Karisimba, 4500 m high. The green patch on the lower slopes of Karisimba volcano, to the right of its peak, is an area of bamboo forest-one of the world's few remaining habitats for mountain gorillas. Only some 600-700 mountain gorillas still remain on earth. Because the SIR-C radar is virtually unaffected by weather conditions, it is an ideal tool for capturing images over the cloudy and misty volcanic areas where mountain gorillas live. Nyiragongo volcano (3465 m elevation) dominates the lower portion of the image some of the lava flows that surround it have a distinctive purple appearance in this image. As shown here, remote sensing in wavelengths of energy outside the range of visible light can often reveal aspects of our environment that complement what can be detected by the unaided eye. (This image covers a 24 km by 60 km area.) The global image (inset, below) is a composite view of vegetation cover on land and chlorophyll concentration in the oceans. This image was derived from data collected by the SeaWiFS global ocean color monitoring mission. Wide field-of-view sensors such as SeaWiFS permit continuous, long-term monitoring of the environment on a global scale, providing an important contribution to our understanding of the earth system as a single, integrated whole. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 820 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 5 edition (October 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471152277
• ISBN-13: 978-0471152279
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #513,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good technical overview of RS, February 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation (Hardcover)

The text is a comprehensive introduction to RS that covers the science from physical basis to sensors and applications. It is not a HOW-TO-DO-IT book as opposed to a complete textbooks for students in this area who need good background of the science and its application. We use it as a good textbook for solid foundation prior to more practical texts on HOW-TO-DO-IT.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great technical overview with enough gory details to stay interesting, July 18, 2008

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This review is from: Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation (Hardcover)

I am reading this book for an introductory course in Remote Sensing. I thoroughly enjoy the level of detail and the presentation of quantitative methods for analyzing data. The text can be somewhat dry (and dense) at times and difficult to digest, but for the most part, it manages to stay interesting. There are a lot of illustrations (including a whole section of color plates) that the student can reference. Also, the scope of the book is broad enough to be suitable for an introductory course, but still manages to stay focused (only 8 chapters!).

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutly One of the BEST!!, April 15, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, 4th Edition (Hardcover)

This book is one of the best on the market on Image Interpretation. After taking a class and the instructor had a different book (which was poorly written book) I bought this book. I found it interesting and easy to use, any math was explained step by step! I cant wait to get the 5th edition! This is a must for any person who is interested in this topic or is working in the field.