Satellite remote sensing and the management of natural resources

Satellite remote sensing and the management of natural resources / Nathalie Pettorelli.

This volume demonstrates how ecological knowledge and satellite-based information can be effectively combined to address a wide array of current natural resource management needs.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pettorelli, Nathalie (Author)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2019.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Environmental monitoring.
Global environmental change > Remote sensing.
Artificial satellites in remote sensing.
Online Access:Click for online access
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Satellite Remote Sensing and the Management of Natural Resources
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • List of Abbreviations
  • Chapter 1: Understanding satellite remote sensing
  • 1.1 Satellite remote sensing: what is it?
  • 1.2 Satellite remote sensing: how does it work?
  • 1.2.1 Back to physics
  • 1.2.2 From the human eye to the world of radiometers
  • 1.2.2.1 Passive sensors
  • 1.2.2.2 Active sensors
  • 1.2.2.2.1 RADAR
  • 1.2.2.2.2 LiDAR
  • 1.2.3 Examples of active civilian Earth observation satellites
  • 1.3 From satellite remote sensing to satellite data
  • 1.3.1 What do we mean by satellite data?
  • 1.3.2 What can I do with these satellite data?
  • 1.3.3 Where can I find these satellite data?
  • 1.4 Data processing, software, and ground truthing
  • 1.4.1 Geographic information systems
  • 1.4.2 Pre-processing
  • 1.4.2.1 Orthorectification
  • 1.4.2.2 Atmospheric correction
  • 1.4.2.3 Topographic illumination correction
  • 1.4.3 Fusing satellite data
  • 1.4.4 Ground-truthing
  • 1.4.5 Algorithms and software
  • 1.5 Known caveats and challenges
  • 1.5.1 Caveats
  • 1.5.2 Challenges
  • 1.6 Conclusions
  • Chapter 2: Satellite-based monitoring of biodiversity
  • 2.1 Genetic structure and composition
  • 2.2 Populations of species
  • 2.2.1 Direct detection of individuals
  • 2.2.1.1 Direct detection of plants
  • 2.2.1.2 Direct detection of animals
  • 2.2.2 Habitat monitoring as an alternative to direct detection
  • 2.3 Species traits
  • 2.4 Ecosystem extent and structure
  • 2.4.1 What is an ecosystem?
  • 2.4.2 Monitoring ecosystem extent
  • 2.4.3 Monitoring ecosystem structure
  • 2.4.3.1 Structural components
  • 2.4.3.2 Vertical and horizontal arrangements
  • 2.5 Ecosystem composition
  • 2.6 Ecosystem functions
  • 2.6.1 Definition
  • 2.6.2 Monitoring ecosystem functions using satellite information
  • 2.7 Conclusions
  • Chapter 3: Satellite remote sensing and natural disturbances
  • 3.1 Floods
  • 3.2 Wild fire
  • 3.3 Droughts
  • 3.4 Frost
  • 3.5 Extreme winter warming events
  • 3.6 Infestations and blooms
  • 3.6.1 Insect-induced defoliation
  • 3.6.2 Blooms
  • 3.7 Bleaching events
  • 3.8 Conclusions
  • Chapter 4: Satellite remote sensing and anthropogenic pressures on biodiversity
  • 4.1 Deforestation and forest degradation
  • 4.1.1 Deforestation
  • 4.1.2 Forest degradation
  • 4.2 Habitat fragmentation
  • 4.3 Urbanisation
  • 4.4 Night-time light pollution
  • 4.5 Oil exploration and oil extraction activities
  • 4.6 Mineral extraction activities
  • 4.7 Oil spills and run-off
  • 4.8 Illegal fishing
  • 4.9 Roads
  • 4.10 Climate change
  • 4.11 Conclusions
  • Chapter 5: Satellite remote sensing and the management of invasive species
  • 5.1 Invasive alien species: definitions
  • 5.2 Direct monitoring of invasive species occurrence
  • 5.2.1 Through the detection of key structural features
  • 5.2.2 Using hyperspectral data
  • 5.2.3 Using information on phenology

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