Earth Science Satellite Applications Current and Future Prospects /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Hossain, Faisal (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Springer Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry,
• Subjects: Geography.; Physical geography.; Remote sensing.; Information theory.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Earth System Sciences.; Information and Communication, Circuits.

The combined observational power of the multiple earth observing satellites is currently not being harnessed holistically to produce more durable societal benefits. We are not able to take complete advantage of the prolific amount of scientific output and remote sensing data that are emerging rapidl...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction: Many Eyes in the Sky and Compound Eye
• Overview of current and future satellite missions for societal applications
• How is more eyes better than one eye?
• Theme: Water and Disaster Management
• Africa
• Asia
• South America
• Europe
• Issues and the Path Forward
• Theme: Agricultural Management
• Africa
• Asia
• South America
• Europe
• Issues and the Path Forward
• Theme: Energy and Carbon Management
• Africa
• Asia
• South America
• Europe
• Issues and the Path Forward
• Theme: Health and Eco-logical Forecasting
• Africa
• Asia
• South America
• Europe
• Issues and the Path Forward
• CLOSURE Chapter.