Earth Observation in Urban Monitoring 1st Edition

Earth Observation in Urban Monitoring, 1st Edition by Prashant K. K. Srivastava, Amit Kumar, Rajesh Kumar Mall, and Purabi Saikia delivers a focused, modern guide to applying geospatial science to the complex challenges of contemporary cities. Engaging and authoritative, this book speaks directly to urban planners, GIS professionals, remote sensing specialists, and graduate students seeking actionable methods for urban monitoring using satellite imagery and sensor data.

Discover clear, practical explanations of core techniques—satellite and aerial imagery interpretation, remote sensing algorithms, GIS integration, UAV and LiDAR data processing, and geospatial analytics—to track land-use change, urban sprawl, heat islands, infrastructure health, and disaster impacts. With an emphasis on real-world applications and case studies, the text bridges theory and practice, showing how Earth observation supports sustainable urban planning, smart-city initiatives, and climate resilience efforts.

Readers will appreciate step-by-step methodology, comparative technology discussions, and best-practice workflows that make complex analyses accessible. The book also highlights data sourcing, preprocessing, accuracy assessment, and the role of open-source tools in scalable urban monitoring programs.

Ideal for professionals in geospatial science and urban management, this edition equips you to turn satellite and sensor data into strategic insights for policy, design, and emergency response. For anyone committed to smarter, more resilient cities, Earth Observation in Urban Monitoring, 1st Edition is an essential, up-to-date resource. Order your copy today to bring geospatial precision to your urban projects.

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