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SpatialMathematicsTheory and PracticeThrough MappingSandra Lach ArlinghausUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

Joseph J. KerskiEnvironmental Systems ResearchInstitute, Lakewood, Colorado, USA

“Two ancient texts had a profound and lastingimpact on the literate world. … Now, in this book,additional insight for the mathematical solution ofgeographical tasks is provided. The pedagogical ori-entation is especially worthy of comment.”

—Waldo Tobler, Professor Emeritus of Geography,University of California at Santa Barbara

“This book is both all about the map and all aboutthe math behind the map, using what has becomeubiquitous on our smart phones and in our vehiclesas a vehicle itself to teach complex math concepts inaccessible ways. … accessible, meaningful, and use-ful for students.”

—Marc Schlossberg, Professor of Planning, PublicPolicy & Management, University of Oregon

“An excellent textbook mainstreaming geoinforma-tion perspectives through mathematical education… a clearly developed theoretical approach withgreat exercises and practical hands-on activities.”

—Karl Donert, President, European Association ofGeographers (EUROGEO)

Selected Contents:

Geometry of the Sphere

Absolute and Relative Location

Replication of Results

Scale

Coordinates

Trigonometric Functions

Partitioning of Data

Thematic Maps

Distribution of Data

Representing the Spherical Earth in the Flat Plane

Futuristic Approaches: Non-Euclidean Geometries

Catalog no. K14560, July 2013, c. 299 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-0532-2, $99.95 / £63.99Also available as an eBook

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AdvancedLocation-BasedTechnologiesand ServicesEdited by

Hassan A. KarimiUniversity of Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania, USA

Since the publication of the first edition in 2004,advances in mobile devices, positioning sensors, WiFifingerprinting, and wireless communications, amongothers, have paved the way for developing new andadvanced location-based services (LBSs). This secondedition provides up-to-date information on LBSs,including WiFi fingerprinting, mobile computing,geospatial clouds, geospatial data mining, locationprivacy, and location-based social networking. It alsoincludes new chapters on application areas such asLBSs for public health, indoor navigation, and adver-tising. In addition, the chapter on remote sensing hasbeen revised to address advancements.

Features:

• Covers the breadth and depth of advanced LBS technologies and techniques

• Contains topics of interest to readers from different backgrounds and experiences

• Includes contributions from experts in the fieldof LBSs

• Provides a balance of knowledge between LBStheories, technologies, and applications

• Looks into the future of topics on emergingtechnologies and techniques that are anticipatedto shape the future generation of LBSs

Selected Contents:

Theories and Technologies:

Global Navigation Satellite SystemWiFi FingerprintingRemote SensingLocation-Based Social NetworkingComputing:Mobile ComputingCloud ComputingSpatial Data MiningLocation PrivacyServices and Applications:Emergency ResponsePublic HealthIndoor NavigationAdvertisement

Catalog no. K15150, May 2013, 360 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-1818-6, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook




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WetlandLandscapeCharacterizationPractical Tools,Methods, andApproaches forLandscape Ecology,Second EditionRicardo D. Lopez, John G. Lyon,Lynn K. Lyon, and Debra K. Lopez

"The main strengths of the book include its practicalgeospatial approaches and rich case study exam-ples. … an excellent reference book, one of a kind …"

—Professor Wei "Wayne" Ji,University of Missouri–Kansas City, USA

"… an essential reference for all those involved inwetland ecology."

—Stuart E. Marsh, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA

Features:

• Brings together a toolbox of field- and lab-testedmethods and approaches to help readers betterunderstand and characterize wetlands

• Includes basic, intermediate, and advanced techniques to address issues that practitionersencounter in their work

• Contains a wealth of examples and case studiesthat provide ideas and lessons for readers’ ownprojects

• Guides readers toward additional resources to solve more specific challenges

• Includes more than 100 illustrations and a 16-page color insert

Selected Contents:

Introduction: The Challenge. Key Themes DrivingLandscape Characterization. Traditional toContemporary Characterization Methods.Integrating Field-Based Data and Geospatial Data.Utilizing Broad-Scale Characterization Approaches.Determining Ecological Functions of Wetlands withLandscape Characterization. References. Appendix:Mississippi River and Surrounding Landscape. Index.

Catalog no. K14489, April 2013, 308 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-0376-2, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

Forthcoming!

Scale in SpatialInformationand AnalysisJingxiong Zhang, Peter Atkinson, and Michael Goodchild

Essential to the comprehension of spatial phenomenaand application of spatial information, scale depend-encies, along with their representations and analyses,must be properly and usefully incorporated for better-informed spatial problem-solving. This book providesa coherent synthesis of past and current research onscale issues in spatial information and analysis. Withina clear geostatistical framework, it describes those fun-damental concepts, theories, and techniques essentialfor scale-dependent and sensitive handling of multi-source spatial data. It includes examples and illustra-tions for mathematical detail and outlines potentialfuture developments in the field.

Features:

• Offers a clear framework in geostatistics

• Develops coherent strategies for scale modelingand change in fields and objects

• Includes integral coverage on scale, uncertainty,and information fusion

• Examines extensibility in multi-scale methodsand spatio-temporal models

• Highlights applicability for a variety of fields,from geomatic engineering and geoinformaticsto environmental modeling

Selected Contents:

IntroductionScale in representations and measurementsScale modelsSpatial prediction and scalingMulti-scale data integrationScale and uncertainty characterizationScale in terrain analysisScale in categorical mappingScale in landscape dynamicsScale in objectsMulti-scale data assimilationProspects

Catalog no. K11444, September 2013, c. 300 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2937-0, $129.95 / £63.99Also available as an eBook




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SpatialTemporalAnalytics with STK®

Linda M. McNeilLMM Technologies, Marin Station, Maryland, USA

T.S. KelsoCenter for Space Standards &Innovation, Colorado Springs,Colorado, USA

This book helps engineers and scientists understandthe systems dynamics and ontology of objects in rela-tionship with the Earth and other planetary bodies. Itexplains the dynamics of object interaction from sig-nal analysis to trajectory design, spatial modelling,and other spatial analytics by using STK® platform,which is a general-purpose modeling and analysisapplication for any type of space, defense or intelli-gence system. The book discusses the many applica-tions of space technologies by using mission-provensoftware for timely and cost-effective developmentthat serves public interests in civil, commercial, aca-demic, national, and international space communi-ties.

Features:

• Includes step-by-step explanations for the creation of detailed models and simulations

• Contains applications understandable toastrophysicist and electrical engineers, computer scientists, and statistical analysts

• Provides more than 200 color illustrations takenfrom real projects and spatial temporal applications

Selected Contents:

Introduction. How Are Spatial Temporal SystemsUsed in the Real World? Asking the Right Questions.Methodology- Finding the Answers. GravitationalModels. Planes, Position and Framework. GivingMotion to the Planetary. Vector Geometry. UsingPredictive Modeling. Vector Geometry. Satellites.Aircraft. Communications. Visualization. Animation.Extensibility. Conclusion. Spatial Temporal Analysis inOther Software. Glossary of Terms. Index.References.

Catalog no. K14371, October 2013, c. 400 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-0045-7, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook

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MathematicalMorphology inGeomorphologyand GISciBehara Seshadri Daya SagarIndian Statistical Institute,Bangalore

This book discusses the retrieval, analysis, modeling,and simulation of spatial phenomena of terrestrialimportance. It presents applications of mathematicalmorphology to address quantitative morphologic andscaling analyses of certain geophysically relevant func-tions, sets, and skeletons. With case studies and illus-trations throughout, the text covers the use of math-ematical morphology for the retrieval of complextopological connectivity networks of channels andridges, the analysis of terrestrial surfaces and associat-ed features to quantitatively characterize spatiotem-poral complexity, and the modeling of geomorpho-logic processes in discrete space.

Features:

• Covers the application of mathematical morphology in geomorphology and GIS

• Provides case studies and morphological equations

• Presents mathematical tools from morphology

Selected Contents:

Basic Decryption of Terrestrial Data. MathematicalMorphology: An Introduction. Simulated, RealisticDigital Elevation Models (DEMs), Digital BathymetricMaps (DBMs) and Thematic Maps. Retrieval ofGeomorphological Phenomena. Analysis andQuantitative Characterization of GeomorphologicalPhenomena and Processes via Various Metrics.Spatial Reasoning for Facility Planning. Modeling ofSpatial and Temporal Dynamics of CertainGeomorphological, Geographical, andEnvironmental Phenomena.

Catalog no. K13306, May 2013, c. 552 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-7200-0, $99.95 / £67.99Also available as an eBook




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GeographicalInformationSystems andSpatialOptimizationSami Faiz and Saoussen KrichenFaculte des Sciences Juridiques,Jendouba, Tunisia

This book deals with the basic concepts of GIS andoptimization. It provides an overview of various inte-gration protocols that are termed GIS-O integrationstrategies applied to practical applications. It alsodevelops an integration approach for the vehicle rout-ing problem with resource and distance requirementsand approves it with numerical results.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Geographical Information Systems:Basic Concepts. Optimization: Basic Concepts.Integration Strategies of GISs and OptimizationSystems. A GIS-O Framework for the Vector LoadingDistance Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem.

Catalog no. K16793, November 2012, 176 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-7747-3, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

SpatialStatisticsGeoSpatialInformationModeling andThematic MappingMohammed A. KalkhanColorado State University, Fort Collins, USA

Geospatial information modeling and mapping havebecome important tools for the investigation andmanagement of natural resources at the landscapescale. This book reviews the types and applications ofgeospatial information data, such as remote sensing,GIS, and GPS, as well as their integration into land-scape-scale geospatial statistical models and maps.Readers will learn the requirements and limitations ofeach geospatial tool. Along with case studies and sta-tistical data analysis methods, the text includes labo-ratory exercises using ArcInfo, ArcGIS, ArcView,ERDAS-IMAGINE, and other popular software forgeospatial modeling.

Catalog no. 69764, May 2011, c. 184 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6976-1, $83.95 / £35.99

HydrogeologicalConceptual SiteModelsData Analysis andVisualizationNeven KresicAMEC, Kennesaw, Georgia, USA

Alex MikszewskiWoodard & Curran, Dedham,Massachusetts, USA

A reference for students, researchers, and environ-mental professionals, this book covers conceptual sitemodel development, spatial data analysis, and visualdata presentation for hydrogeology and groundwaterremediation. It provides numerous examples ofgraphs, cross-sections, maps, and 3D graphics forhydrogeological data. The authors clearly outline therequired elements of a CSM, offering proven tips andtechniques from their own experience. Analyticalmethods such as contouring and modeling areexplained through real-life examples and case studies.

Catalog no. K12398, July 2012, 600 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5222-4, $149.95 / £95.00Also available as an eBook

Spatial DataInfrastructuresin ContextNorth and SouthEdited by

Zorica Nedovic-Budic,Joep Crompvoets, and Yola Georgiadou

This book presents cutting-edge Spatial DataInfrastructure (SDI) research on information technolo-gy, systems, and infrastructures that is theoretically-based and empirically supported. It examines thecomplexities involved in the establishments of SDIs inthe Northern and Southern hemispheres and use ofSDIs in a variety of cultural, societal, and institutionalcontexts. The focus is on urban and regional levelswhere socio-economic and environmental sustainabil-ity is realized.

Catalog no. K11381, April 2011, c. 288 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2802-1, $104.95 / £66.99Also available as an eBook






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Noise Mappingin the EUModels andProceduresEdited by

Gaetano LicitraLucca Department,Environmental Protection Agencyof Tuscany Region, Italy

Written by European experts from a range of researchinstitutes, companies, and environmental agencies,this comprehensive reference guide for students,researchers, and acoustics consultants shows how tointegrate data with geographical information systems,improve accuracy in model and prediction software,and assess different methods and descriptors for eval-uating annoyance and noise exposure. It providesguidance on regulations, communication processesfor citizens involved in decision making, physicalaspects, and application. The text also presentsnumerical models for roads, railways, airports, har-bours, and industrial sites.

Catalog no. Y109261, September 2012, 442 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-58509-5, $210.00 / £120.00Also available as an eBook

Geoinformaticsin AppliedGeomorphologyEdited by

Siddan Anbazhagan,S.K. Subramanian, and Xiaojun YangThis book provides an overview of geoinformatics andcurrent trends in applied geomorphology. It discussesairborne laser scanning in geomorphic mapping, casestudies of coastal zone management and mapping,tsunami inundation mapping, desert environmentalmapping, tectonic geomorphology, groundwaterexploration and management, petroleum explo-ration, disaster management and glacier mass balancestudies. The self-contained chapters begin with basicaspects, follow with geoinformatics application, andfinish with relevant case studies. Figures, photo-graphs, tables, and equations are included.

Catalog no. K11498, June 2011, 397 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3048-2, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

PracticalHandbook forWetlandIdentificationand DelineationSecond EditionJohn G. Lyonand Lynn Krise LyonFully revised and updated, this new edition of a best-seller offers solutions to real-world problems and cov-ers important subjects including methods for theidentification and delineation of wetland boundariesand the evaluation of wetlands using aerial photogra-phy. It covers indicators of hydrological, chemical, andbiological processes and presents information on soilsurveys and plant measurements.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Background. Methods. AdditionalBackground and Details. Additional Methods andConsiderations. The Permit Process. Regulatory andLegal-Related Issues for the Layperson. Discussion.Conclusions. Bibliography. Appendices.

Catalog no. K11769, March 2011, 208 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3891-4, $125.95 / £79.99Also available as an eBook

Geospatial DataHarmonisationMethods, Tools and BenefitsEdited by

Christine Higer, Eva Klien, Joachim Rix, and Siyka ZlatanovaThis book provides anyone facing data harmonizationissues with a "cookbook" with practical guidelines, sothat data harmonization processes can be implement-ed within their organization. The book showcases thetechnical achievements related to the data harmo-nization processes as well as the challenges and hin-drances that might come up during the implementa-tion process.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Benefits of Harmonised/IntegratedData. Process Analysis and Gathering of IntegrationRequirements. Mitigation of Harmonisation Issues.Case Studies. Future Perspectives on DataHarmonisation.








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Local Modelsfor SpatialAnalysisSecond EditionChristopher D. LloydFocusing on solutions, this sec-ond edition provides guidancefor readers who face a varietyof real-world problems. Thetext presents a complete intro-duction to key concepts and a clear mapping of themethods. The author distinguishes between local andglobal methods and provides detailed coverage ofgeographical weighting, image texture measures,local spatial autocorrelation, and geographicallyweighted regression.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Local Modelling. Grid Data. SpatialPatterning in Single Variables. Spatial Relations.Spatial Prediction 1: Deterministic Methods, CurveFitting, and Smoothing. Spatial Prediction 2:Geostatistics. Point Patterns and Cluster Detection.Summary: Local Models for Spatial Analysis. Index.

Catalog no. K11433, October 2010, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2919-6, $99.95 / £62.99Also available as an eBookGIS Applications

in Agriculture,Volume TwoNutrientManagement forEnergy EfficiencyEdited by

David E. ClaySouth Dakota State University,Brookings, USA

John F. ShanahanUniversity of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA

Series: GIS Applications in Agriculture

Analyzing the impact of different nutrient manage-ment scenarios on energy efficiency, this referenceoffers powerful techniques to help farmers producegreater abundance at lower costs. Sections covermanure management; water and nutrient manage-ment in relation to energy efficiency and ethanol pro-duction; matching crops, landscape positions, andnutrient management; and nitrogen and energy effi-ciency. The book includes a broad range of GIS tech-niques useful over a range of spatial and temporalscales. An interactive CD is provided to help readerswork through examples and data.

Catalog no. 92707, February 2011, 472 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9270-7, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

GlobalNavigationSatellite SystemsInsights into GPS,GLONASS, Galileo,Compass and OthersBasudeb BhattaThis volume starts with the his-tory and basic concepts andsubsequently provides extensive coverage of GNSSconstellations, GNSS signals, errors and accuracyissues, positioning methods, augmentations, satellitegeodesy, and GNSS receivers. It also presents a widespectrum of GNSS applications and practical issuesinvolved in surveying, mapping, and navigation.

Selected Contents:

Overview of GNSS. Functional Segments of GNSS.Working Principle of GNSS. GNSS Signals and RangeDetermination. Errors and Accuracy Issues.Positioning Methods. GNSS Augmentations andOther Navigation Satellite Systems. GNSS Receivers.Geodesy. Applications of GNSS. Surveying withGNSS. Appendix A. Mapping Issues. Glossary.References. Index.

Catalog no. K12980, July 2011, 438 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-66560-5, $146.95 / £94.00

GIS Applicationsin Agriculture,Volume ThreeInvasive SpeciesEdited by

Sharon A. ClayDepartment of Plant Science,South Dakota State University,Brookings, USA

This volume focuses on GIS applications in the fightagainst invasive species, including weeds, insects, dis-ease, and microbes. It offers practical applications formapping and managing invasives and presentsresearch on GIS applications in monitoring, tracking,modeling, forecasting, and managing, as well asassessing for economic and environmental impacts.The book covers a variety of agricultural settings,including annual and perennial cropland, pastures,rangeland, conservation reserve, and riparian areassuch as conservation buffers. It includes an interactiveCD-ROM with sample GIS applications.







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ProgrammingGPS andOpenStreetMapApplicationswith JavaThe RealObjectApplicationFrameworkKristof BeiglböckThis book provides a concrete paradigm for object-ori-ented modeling and programming. It introduces theuse of available global positioning data for the develop-ment of applications involving digital maps. The authordescribes the different formats of GPS data and digitalmaps and shows how to use recorded GPS traces toreplay and display this data on a digital map. Then, heworks through in detail the processing steps of obtain-ing dedicated data from OpenStreetMaps and how toextract a network for a simple navigation application.For each topic covered—GPS data, OpenStreetMaps,and navigation—Java code is developed that can beadapted to readers’ needs and locality.

Catalog no. K14656, January 2012, 248 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-0718-0$59.95 / £38.99Also available as an eBook

InternationalRecent Issuesabout ECDIS,e-Navigation andSafety at SeaMarine Navigationand Safety of Sea TransportationEdited by

Adam WeintritFaculty of Navigation, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland

This book is part of a series of six volumes and pro-vides an overview of international recent issues aboutECDIS, e-Navigation and safety at sea and isaddressed to scientists and professionals involved inresearch and development of navigation, safety ofnavigation, and sea transportation. Topics presentedand discussed at the symposium include navigation,safety at sea, sea transportation, education of naviga-tors and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineer-ing, ship's maneuverability, integrated systems, elec-tronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation andanti-collision systems, and many others.

Catalog no. K13905, June 2011, 204 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-69112-3$83.95 / £52.99Also available as an eBook

Advances inGeo-SpatialInformationScienceEdited by

Wenzhong Shi,Michael Goodchild,Brian Lees, and Yee LeungCovering recent advances regarding fundamentalissues of geo-spatial information science (space andtime, spatial analysis, uncertainty modeling, and geo-visualization), and new scientific and technologicalresearch initiatives for geo-spatial information science(such as spatial data mining, mobile data modeling,and location-based services), Advances in Geo-Spatial Information Science will be of interest foracademics and professionals interested in spatial infor-mation science, spatial data handing, and modelingof geographic systems.


Methods andAlgorithms inNavigationMarine Navigationand Safety of Sea TransportationEdited by

Adam Weintritand Tomasz NeumannThe TransNav 2011 Symposium held at the GdyniaMaritime University, Poland in June 2011 has broughttogether a wide range of participants from all over theworld. The program has offered a variety of contribu-tions, allowing a look at many aspects of navigationalsafety from various different points of view. Topics pre-sented and discussed at the symposium include navi-gation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education ofnavigators and simulator-based training, sea trafficengineering, ship's maneuverability, integrated sys-tems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-naviga-tion, anti-collision systems, and many others.







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HumanResources andCrew ResourceManagementMarine Navigationand Safety of Sea TransportationEdited by

Adam WeintritFaculty of Navigation, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland

Tomasz NeumannThis book is part of a series of six volumes and pro-vides an overview of human resources and crewresource management and is addressed to scientistsand professionals involved in research and develop-ment of navigation, safety of navigation, and seatransportation.

Selected Contents:

Crew Resource Management. Human Factors. STCWConvention. Maritime Education and Training. PiracyProblem. Health Problems. Maritime Ecology.


GISCartographyA Guide to EffectiveMap DesignGretchen N. PetersonPetersonGIS, Seattle,Washington, USA

This text provides instructions on where and how tofind inspiration for unique maps, and details concern-ing the placement and visualization of every type oflayout element (e.g., north arrows, charts, insetmaps). With hundreds of full-color examples, a com-plete reference list including high-quality blog linksand enjoyable informative text, this book is certain tobecome a staple in every GIS professional’s library.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Creative Inspiration. Layout Design.Fonts. Features. Media. Appendices. Index.

Catalog no. 82132, April 2009, 248 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8213-5, $99.95 / £64.99Also available as an eBook

Spatial DecisionSupport SystemsPrinciples and PracticesRamanathan Sugumaran and John DegrooteUniversity of Northern Iowa,Cedar Falls, USA

This book integrates spatial decision support systems(SDSS) research from a variety of disciplines includingdecision sciences and geosciences. It provides thecore knowledge needed to understand how spatialdecision support systems function, how they can beused in various decision-making contexts, as well ashow to design and develop SDSS using readily avail-able enabling technologies and commercial tools.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Evolution and Trends in SDSS. SDSSFrameworks: Architectures and Implementation.Modeling Techniques for SDSS. EnablingTechnologies for Future SDSS. Software and Tools.Implementing an SDSS – Case Study. SDSSApplications. Managerial Issues. FutureArchitectures/Systems/Applications.

Catalog no. 62093, November 2010, 507 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6209-0, $129.95 / £83.00Also available as an eBook

NavigationalSystems andSimulatorsMarine Navigationand Safety of SeaTransportationEdited by

Adam WeintritFaculty of Navigation, GdyniaMaritime University, Poland

With contributions by experts, this book covers manyaspects of the navigational safety from various differentpoints of view. it is part of a series of six volumes andprovides an overview of navigational systems and simulators and is addressed to scientists and profes-sionals involved in research and development of navi-gation, safety of navigation, and sea transportation.

Selected Contents:

Global Navigation Satellite System. PositioningSystems. Navigational Simulators. Radar andNavigational Equipments. Ship Handling and ShipManoevering. Search and Rescue.







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AdvancedGeoinformationScienceEdited by

Chaowei Yang,David Wong, Qianjun Miao, and Ruixin YangThis book fills these gaps in theliterature by capturing therecent developments in GeoInformation Science. Itprovides overviews of the subjects, discusses the cur-rent state of the science and technology, and high-lights future directions.

Selected Contents:

Advanced GeoInformation Science: An Overview.Space-based Earth Observation (EO). Ground-basedEO and Sensor Webs. GeoInformation ComputingPlatform. Data Access and Data Systems. GeospatialData Analysis and Information. InformationInfrastructure. Geospatial Knowledge Managementand Processing. Environmental Applications. DecisionSupport and Education Applications. Visions forAdvanced GeoInformation Science.


Subdividing the LandMetes and Boundsand RectangularSurvey SystemsGaby M. NeunzertThis book provides a completeunderstanding of the U.S.Rectangular Survey System aswell as metes and bounds. Thetext defines key legal terms and provides several casestudies, illustrations, tables, and charts to explain con-cepts. In numerous appendices, the author also cov-ers other important topics including water law, min-ing claims, and the Torrens system of property reg-istry.

Selected Contents:

Metes and Bounds Surveys. U.S. Rectangular SurveySystem. Surveying Roots. Mining Claims and RelatedItems. Water Laws. Some Legal Concepts andDefinitions. Glossary. Bibliography and OtherResources. Index.


GeomaticsEngineeringA Practical Guide to Project DesignClement A. OgajaThis nuts-and-bolts resourceexamines key components andaspects of land surveying andgeomatics projects. It reviewsthe experience of past projects and identifies priorityareas of attention for planning new projects.

Selected Contents:

Overview: Project Design Process. ContemporaryIssues: Standards and Specifications. Professional andEthical Responsibilities. Policy, Social, andEnvironmental Issues. Planning and Design:Boundary Surveys. Control Surveys. TopographicSurveys. GIS Application. Proposal Development:Estimating Project Costs. Writing GeomaticsProposals. Appendices: Appendix A: Resource Guidefor Geomatics Projects. Appendix B: SampleGeodetic Standards–FGCC 1984. Index.

Catalog no. K10904, September 2010, 296 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1743-8, $109.95 / £69.99Also available as an eBook

Location-BasedInformationSystemsDeveloping Real-Time TrackingApplicationsMiguel A. Labrador,Alfredo J. Perez, andPedro M. WightmanEach chapter presents a general real-time tracking sys-tem example that can be easily adapted to target anyapplication domain and that can incorporate othersensor data to make the system "participatory sens-ing" or "human-centric sensing."

Selected Contents:

Introduction. The Mobile Phone. The Java PlatformMicro Edition (Java ME). MIDlet Development. OtherImportant Programming Aspects. Obtaining theUser’s Position. Storing and Retrieving the Data: TheDatabase. Sending and Receiving Data:Communications. Java ME Web Services. SystemAdministration. Data Visualization. Processing theData. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.

Catalog no. K12176, October 2010, 287 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-4854-8, $104.95 / £66.99Also available as an eBook







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Manual ofGeospatialScience andTechnologySecond EditionEdited by

John D. Bossler,James B. Campbell,Robert B. McMaster,and Chris Rizos

Following in the tradition of its popular predecessor,this second edition of a bestseller continues to be theauthoritative guide for setting up and managing GISprojects. Significantly updated and expanded toreflect advances in the technology, applications, andusage of the geospatial sciences, the text introducesthe fundamentals in mathematics and physics neededto perform area-wide mapping, inventory, data con-version, and analysis. An expanded index, new andrevised figures, a color insert, and an easier-to-readformat are among the many improvements to thisedition.

Catalog no. 87339, March 2010, 854 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8733-8, $219.95 / £140.00Also available as an eBook

Basic GISCoordinatesSecond EditionJan Van SickleVan Sickle LLC, Denver, Colorado, USA

Clearly outlining the basic principles of coordinate sys-tems, this second edition of a bestseller covers ellip-soids, datums, and plane coordinates as they are usedin GIS and GPS. It also covers the geoid and the con-cepts of elevation. The author explains complex top-ics in a logical progression and in a manner that is nei-ther too complicated nor oversimplified.

Selected Contents:

Foundation of a Coordinate System. Building aCoordinate System. Heights. Two-CoordinateSystems. The Rectangular System.


RapidBioassessmentof StreamHealthDuncan L. Hughes,James Gore,Michele P. Brossett, and John R. Olson

An examination of sampling techniques, laboratorymethods, and data analysis, this book discusses howto create a protocol for analyzing the health ofstreams using rapid bioassessment techniques. Theeditors explore how to determine reference streams ineach ecoregion and subecoregion with specificindices of health. They provide field methods for monitoring and sampling invertebrates and laboratorymethods for subsampling. The work focuses on theapplication of the EPA’s Rapid Bioassessment Protocol(RBP) but suggests various techniques that can beused to improve sampling protocols and quality control.

Catalog no. 90917, December 2009, c. 369 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9091-8, $146.95 / £94.00Also available as an eBook

GIS in Hospitaland HealthcareEmergencyManagementEdited by

Ric Skinner, GISPThe Stonybrook Group, LLC,Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Illustrating a wide range of practical applications, thisbook demonstrates how hospitals, healthcare facili-ties, and organizations can benefit from the use of GISto improve their emergency management and disas-ter preparedness. The author covers spatial aspects ofplanning, preparedness, response, and recovery andincludes a CD-ROM with color images, useful forms,exercises, and additional resources. The text is idealfor hospital healthcare emergency managers, riskmanagers, decision-makers, and regulating andaccrediting organizations.







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GIS,EnvironmentalModeling andEngineeringSecond EditionAllan BrimicombeUniversity of East London, UK

This book defines GIS, then examines it from a tech-nological perspective, exploring its evolution and syn-ergies with other technologies. It dicusses modellingand its role within environmental science and engi-neering, then examines how GIS and simulation mod-elling are joined. It covers issues such as interoperabil-ity, data quality, model validity, space-time dynamics,and decision-support systems.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. From GIS to geocomputation. The rise of geo-information science and engineering.Approaches to modelling. The role and nature ofenvironmental models. Case studies. Issues of coupling the technologies. Data and informationquality issues. Modelling issues. Decision-makingunder uncertainty.

Catalog no. K10429, December 2009, 378 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0870-2, $113.95 / £73.99Also available as an eBook

Principles ofModelingUncertaintiesin Spatial Dataand SpatialAnalysesWenzhong ShiThe Hong Kong PolytechnicUniversity, Kowloon

This book addresses one of the fundamental theoreti-cal issues in GIS: uncertainties in spatial data andanalysis. Along with presenting research findings, thetext provides methods to control uncertainties in GISapplications. The author discusses his own uniqueresearch in modeling positional uncertainty based onprobability theory and statistics. He introduces novelareas, such as uncertainty-based spatial mining, toprovide a new prospective on the theory and applica-tions of GIS. Researchers, students, and professionalsworking in GIS can benefit from this insightful pres-entation of new ideas.

Catalog no. 59270, September 2009, c. 432 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5927-4, $146.95 / £94.00Also available as an eBook

GeographicalInformationScienceNarayan Panigrahi

Over the last decade, GIS has established itself as acollaborative information processing system that isincreasing in popularity. However, this interdiscipli-nary field is rarely available to the vast community ofstudents and academicians as a subject of study. Thisbook addresses the GIS user domain encompassingstudents, users, and engineers. The processing capa-bility of GIS along with the mathematics and formu-lae involved in arriving at a solution are explained forstudents and cartographers. The work flow of thewhole system, its output, and applications are illus-trated from an engineer’s point of view.

Catalog no. N10095, August 2009, 292 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1004-0, $99.95 / £64.99

The ElectronicChart Displayand InformationSystem (ECDIS)An OperationalHandbookAdam WeintritFaculty of Navigation, GdyniaMaritime University, Poland

The IAMU model course on training in the operationaluse of ECDIS presented in this book may be used asalternative or supplement to IMO Model Course 1.27.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Legal Aspects, Requirements andInternational Standards. Principal Types of ECS andElectronic Charts. ECDIS Data. Presentation ofENC/SENC Data. Main Functions of ECDIS. RoutePlanning and Special Functions. Route Monitoringand Special Functions. Data Updating System.Additional Navigation-related Information Sensors,Display and Functions. Voyage Data Recording(Documentation). Errors, Status Indications,Warnings and Alarms. Operational Requirements.

Catalog no. K008703, August 2009, 1136 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-48246-2, $349.95 / £223.00Also available as an eBook







GIS & Mapping

New Frontiersin UrbanAnalysisIn Honor of Atsuyuki OkabeEdited by

Yasushi Asami, Yukio Sadahiro, and Toru IshikawaBringing together the world’s leading experts in urbananalysis, this remarkable and critically acclaimed vol-ume applies the theories and models of AtsuyukoOkabe, Japan’s preeminent spatial analyst, to casestudies in urban planning, transport, administration,and public health in the context of the highlyadvanced Japanese planning system. It includes infor-mation that has never appeared in English, coveringthe development of techniques in GIS, spatial model-ing, and methodologies of spatial analysis as they areapplied to urban environments. Each of the contribu-tors has worked directly with or studied underProfessor Okabe.


Spatial DataQualityFrom Process toDecisionsEdited by

Rodolphe Devillers and Helen GoodchildMemorial University ofNewfoundland, St. John's, Canada

This book provides an overview of research in the fieldof spatial data quality, which looks at understanding,measuring, describing, and communicating informa-tion about the imperfections of geographic data usedby GIS and other mapping software. It presents resultsfrom a number of research projects in this area, fromthe assessment of data accuracy to legal aspects relat-ing to the quality of geographic information. Theinternational contributors focus on the relationshipbetween the quality of geographic data and the qual-ity of decisions based on such data.

Selected Contents:

Conceptual Approaches to Spatial Quality.Applications. Imagery. Legal Aspects.


GIS forEnvironmentalDecision-MakingEdited by

Andrew A. LovettUniversity of East Anglia,Norwich, England, UK

Katy AppletonUniversity of East Anglia,Norwich, UK

"… this book is an important and useful text forhighlighting the vital role that GIS can play in help-ing to make well-informed decisions and aid plan-ning."

—D. M. Pearson, Charles Darwin University, in Journal of Spatial Science, December 2008

Discussing the use and importance of GIS data in envi-ronmental policy decisions, this book highlights inno-vations related to new sources of data, advancementsin analytical techniques, and involvement in publiccommunication and participative processes. It pres-ents key aspects of environmental GIS with an empha-sis on important research directions and future chal-lenges.


The GlobalPositioningSystem andArcGISThird EditionMichael KennedyUniversity of Kentucky, Lexington, USA

Describing GPS and its applications to GIS, this bookreviews the capabilities, features, and procedurescommon to most receivers and software allowing theinformation to be applied to a variety of products.Updates to this edition include ArcGis Desktop, ESRIsoftware, and a CD-ROM with GPS data sets for exer-cises in Trimble SSF and ESRI shapefile formats—plusother valuable learning resources.

Selected Contents:

Basic Concepts (Step-by-Step in all chapters).Automated Data Collection. Examining GPS Data.Differential Correction. ArcGIS Desktop, ArcData, andGPS. Integrating GPS Data with GIS Data. Beyondthe Basics. The Present and the Future.

Catalog no. 87991, July 2009, 312 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8799-4, $113.95 / £73.99






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Quality Aspectsin Spatial DataMiningEdited by

Alfred Stein,Wenzhong Shi, and Wietske Bijker

"It is a gem, and for the price and its wealth of infor-mation, it is a steal … you really cannot do withoutthis remarkable book."

—Nigel Waters, in Geomatica, 2009, Vol. 63, No. 2

This book covers data acquisition, geoinformationtheory, spatial statistics, and dissemination. Stressingpractical considerations, a significant portion of thetext is dedicated to data quality applications. Many ofthese demonstrate how the needs of users triggernew scientific developments. Each topic is looked atfrom a conceptual, applied, and methodologicalpoint of view.


GPS for LandSurveyorsThird EditionJan Van SickleProviding an accessible intro-duction to the subject, thisthird edition offers a practicalguide to the techniques usedin real GPS surveying. Itexplores the latest advances inthe field, covering new topics such as block IIF andcontrol segment modernization. The text also featuresan in-depth discussion of the GNSS.

Selected Contents:

The GPS Signal. Biases and Solutions. TheFramework. Receivers and Methods. Coordinates.Planning a Survey. Observing. Postprocessing. RTKand DGPS. GPS Modernization. What Have We DoneSo Far? GPS Codes Again. New Codes. Block IIF.Control Segment Modernization. Global NavigationSatellite System (GNSS).

Catalog no. 9195, May 2008, 360 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-9195-8, $99.95 / £64.99Also available as an eBook

GeographicInformationSystems inWaterResourcesEngineeringLynn E. JohnsonUniversity of Colorado, Denver, USA

This book provides a fundamental understanding ofGIS, including how to develop and analyze geo-graphic data, how to differentiate between the vari-ous types of geographic data, and how to assess theoperational requirements needed to implement GIS.

Selected Contents:

Overview of GIS for WR Engineering. Introduction toGIS. GIS Analysis Functions and Operations. GISDatabase Development. GIS for Surface WaterHydrology. GIS for Floodplain Management. GIS forGroundwater Hydrology. GIS for Urban WaterSystems. Suitability Assessment using GIS. GIS forWR Monitoring and Forecasting. GIS for WR DecisionSupport Systems. GIS Management and Policies.

Catalog no. 69136, December 2008, 328 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6913-6, $145.95 / £93.00Also available as an eBook

The 3-D GlobalSpatial DataModelFoundation of the Spatial DataInfrastructureEarl F. BurkholderCombining horizontal and vertical data into a single,three-dimensional database to facilitate rigorous errorpropagation and standard deviation computations,this book provides a logical development of theoreti-cal concepts and practical tools that can be used tohandle spatial data more efficiently.

Selected Contents:

The Global Spatial Data Model (GSDM) Defined.Spatial Data and the Science of Measurement.Summary of Mathematical Concepts. GeometricalModels for Spatial Data Computations. GeodesyOverview From an Applications Perspective.Geometrical Geodesy. Geodetic Datums. PhysicalGeodesy. Satellite Geodesy & Global NavigationSatellite Systems (GNSS). Map Projections. UsingSpatial Data. 3D Global Spatial Data Model (GSDM).








Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry

New!

Remote Sensingof NaturalResourcesEdited by

Guangxing WangSouthern Illinois University atCarbondale, USA

Qihao WengIndiana State University, Terre Haute, USA

This book emphasizes the most advanced remotesensing systems and algorithms for image processing,visualization, enhancement, feature extraction, datafusion, image classification, image-based modeling,image-based sampling design, map accuracy assess-ment, and quality control. It also discusses their appli-cations for evaluation of natural resources, includingsampling design, up-scaling, land-use and land-coverclassification, landscape ecosystem and assessment,forestry, agriculture, carbon-cycle modeling, wetlandclassification, and water and watershed management.

Features:

• Gives an overview of the most advanced remote sensing systems and algorithms

• Demonstrates the most advanced image-basedalgorithms and their applications for both classification and modeling of natural resources

• Examines a wide range of remote sensing applications to natural resources with essentialtechniques, technology, and theory

• Provides examples of successful applications program from national to global scales

• Includes contributions by renowned global scientists in the remote sensing field

Selected Contents:

Remote Sensing Systems, Algorithms andApplications. RS Applications for Sampling Designand Up-Scaling of Natural Resources. AdvancedAlgorithms for Accuracy and Quality Assessment ofRS Products. RS Applications for Land Use and LandCover Mapping. RS Applications for Ecosystem andLandscape Assessment. RS Applications for Forestry.RS Applications for Agriculture. RS Applications forGlobal Carbon Cycle Modeling. RS Applications forMapping of Soils, Rocks and Minerals. RSApplications for Water and Watershed.


Forthcoming!

Remote Sensingof Energy Fluxesand Soil MoistureContentEdited by

George P. PetropoulosAthens, Greece Foundation forResearch Technology - Hellas(Forth)

Discussing the state of the art in the remote sensing ofsurface turbulent heat fluxes and soil surface moisturecontent, this book offers the most up-to-date under-standing of the natural processes of earth systems andtheir interactions with man-made activities. Identifyingeffective, accurate, and practical methods, it allowsresearchers to obtain much-needed data on thesoilscape at decreased cost: both reducing the amountof field data collection and increasing coverage area.An all-inclusive overview of methods and modelingtechniques, it provides case studies and considersfuture trends, prospects, and scientific challenges.

Catalog no. K14587, September 2013, c. 350 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-0578-0, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

Forthcoming

Tropical DryForests in theAmericasEcology, Conservation,and ManagementEdited by

Arturo Sanchez-Azofeifa,Jennifer S. Powers,Geraldo Wilson Fernandes,and Mauricio QuesadaTropical dry forests are under threat from natural andhuman disturbance and this book provides readerswith a comprehensive overview of the most endan-gered ecosystem in the tropics: the tropical seasonaldry forests. Written by the best experts in studyingthese forests and leaders of the initiative on reducingemissions from deforestation and forest degradation,this reference will be the major synthesis of knowl-edge on the state of tropical dry forests of theAmericas. It addresses new approaches for data sam-pling and analysis using remote sensing technology,discusses new ecological and econometric methodsto evaluate the effectiveness of the economic modelused and to recognize ecosystem services at the con-tinental level and at the national level.

Catalog no. K14866, August 2013, c. 560 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-1200-9, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook





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New!

Linked DataA GeographicPerspectiveGlen HartOrdnance Survey, UK

Catherine DolbearOxford University Press, UK

Drawing on the industry experience of a geographerand a computer scientist, this book helps you under-stand how to organize and describe data that includesgeographic content and how to publish it as LinkedData for the Semantic Web, as well as explaining thebenefits of doing so.

Selected Contents:

A Gentle Beginning. Linked Data and the SemanticWeb. Geographic Information. GeographicInformation in an Open World. The ResourceDescription Framework. Organizing GI as LinkedData. Publishing Linked Data. Using Linked Data.OWL. Building Geographic Ontologies. Linking It AllTogether. References. Appendices. Index.

Catalog no. K13218, January 2013, 289 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-6995-6, $119.95 / £76.99Also available as an eBook

Forthcoming!

Hydrometeor-ologicalDisasters andClimate ChangeEdited by

Amarnath Giriraj, P.K. Joshi, T.P. Singh,and Shirish RavanThis volume reflects and informs on space-based tech-nologies for hazards and disaster research. It covers awide range of aspects to take into account, anddemonstrates the great potential of space-based tech-nologies in supplying information in near real-timeand in the application of data in detection and earlywarning. A wealth of case studies on various naturaldisasters in countries around the world further illus-trates the content.


New!

Global ForestMonitoringfrom EarthObservationEdited by

Frederic AchardJoint Research Centre of theEuropean Commission, Ispra, Italy

Matthew C. HansenUniversity of Maryland, College Park, USA

"… timely and most welcome … reviews achievementsin using a range of satellite data sources and in apply-ing latest developments in remote sensing science. ...the information contained in the impressive list of con-tributions to this volume significantly adds to the sci-entific understanding of the role of forest in the earthsystem. Changes which are currently taking place inmany forested areas of the world are rapid; the neces-sity of providing regular reviews such as the one pre-sented here by Achard and Hansen is, indeed, critical."

—Jean P. Malingreau, Scientific Adviser, Joint Research Centre, European Commission


New!

Multi-AntennaSyntheticAperture RadarWen-Qin WangThis reference presents a complete perspective of themost recent developments in Synthetic ApertureRadar (SAR) signal processing technology, based onthe contemporary use of multiple SAR systems, or asingle SAR with array instead of single antenna ele-ments.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Multi-Antenna SAR Imaging Basics.Azimuth Multi-Antenna SAR Imaging. ElevationMulti-Antenna SAR Imaging. MIMO SAR WaveformDiversity Design. MIMO SAR in High-ResolutionWide-Swath Imaging. MIMO SAR in GMTI.Distributed Multi-Antenna SAR Time and PhaseSynchronization. Distributed Multi-Antenna SARAntenna Synchronization. Multi-Antenna SAR Three-Dimension Imaging. Multi-Antenna SAR SparseAntenna Design. Summary.









Remote Sensingof ProtectedLandsEdited by

Yeqiao WangUniversity of Rhode Island,Kingston, USA

Providing a suite of remote sensing-based approachesfor dealing with the inventory and monitoring of pro-tected lands around the world, this book addressescontemporary issues in monitoring, conservationplanning, and ecosystem forecasting.

Selected Contents:

Remote Sensing of Protected Lands: An Overview.Remote Sensing of Changing Landscape of ProtectedLands. Remote Sensing for Inventory, Mapping, andConservation of Protected Lands and Waters.Remote Sensing for Inventory and Monitoring ofFrontier Lands. Remote Sensing in Decision Supportfor Management of Protected Lands. Index.


Remote Sensingof Land Use andLand CoverPrinciples andApplicationsEdited by

Chandra P. GiriUSGS/Earth ResourcesObservation and Science (EROS)Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

This book discusses the fundamentals of land-use andland-cover characterization, mapping, and monitor-ing using remote sensing technology. After coveringthe basic concepts and history, it presents state-of-the-art techniques in data acquisition, preprocessing, clas-sification, image interpretation, and accuracy assess-ment. It also includes examples of land-cover applica-tions at global, continental, and national scalesaround the world. The book offers a synopsis of current knowledge and new frontiers in remote sensing of land use and land cover.


MultiscaleHydrologicRemote SensingPerspectives andApplicationsEdited by

Ni-Bin ChangUniversity of Central Florida,Orlando, USA

Yang HongUniversity of Oklahoma, Norman, USA

Taking a multiscale approach, this full-color book dis-cusses interdisciplinary issues in water resourcesresearch and remote sensing technology. It presentsan exquisite arrangement of sensors, platforms, andproblem-oriented features and covers all componentsof the hydrologic cycle, such as precipitation, soilmoisture, evaporation, transpiration, lake and reser-voir levels, terrestrial water storage, river discharge,and snow pack. It addresses future concerns of hydro-logic remote sensing under global change, includingpopulation growth, economic development andurbanization, and environmental degradation.


HyperspectralRemote Sensingof VegetationEdited by

Prasad S. Thenkabail,John G. Lyon, andAlfredo HueteWith contributions from pioneering internationalexperts in hyperspectral remote sensing (or imagingspectroscopy), this book demonstrates the experi-ence, utility, methods, and models needed to studyterrestrial vegetation using hyperspectral data

Selected Contents:

Introduction and Overview. Hyperspectral SensorSystems. Data Mining, Algorithms, Indices. Leaf andPlant Biophysical and Biochemical Properties.Vegetation Biophysical Properties. VegetationProcesses and Function (ET, Water Use, GPP, LUE,Phenology). Species Identification. Land CoverApplications. Detecting Crop Management, PlantStress, and Disease. Hyperspectral Data in GlobalChange Studies. Hyperspectral Remote Sensing ofOuter Planets. Conclusions and Way Forward. Index.









Remote Sensingof DroughtInnovativeMonitoringApproachesEdited by

Brian D. WardlowUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

Martha C. AndersonUSDA Agricultural ResearchService (ARS), Beltsville, Maryland, USA

James P. VerdinUS Geological Survey, Earth Resources Observation andScience (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

This book presents globally applicable remote sensingapproaches for large-area drought monitoring. Thetext covers applications for monitoring and estimatingvegetation health, soil moisture, evapotranspiration,and precipitation. Each chapter includes a literaturereview and a technical description of the remote sens-ing instrument or data and the methodology used.The chapters also discuss the products and informa-tion derived and how they can be applied to droughtmonitoring, as well as future work and considerationsfor using the technique.


EnvironmentalRemote Sensingand SystemsAnalysisEdited by

Ni-Bin ChangUniversity of Central Florida,Orlando, USA

Reflecting the dramatic changes in the field, this bookpresents an integrated, quantitative, systems-levelmethod of remote sensing that is essential for track-ing down the dynamics of coupled natural andhuman systems. It provides systematic coverage ofwater quality monitoring, air quality monitoring, andland-use patterns and degradation, from the urbanto the global scale. Focusing on applications toenhance field-oriented problem solving, it exploresnew methods and techniques to demonstrate state-of-the-art accomplishments and future trends inremote sensing.


Signal andImageProcessing forRemote SensingSecond Edition C.H. ChenUniversity of Massachusetts,Dartmouth, USA

Written by more than 50 world leaders in the field,this book covers major topics in signal and image pro-cessing for remote sensing. The second edition fea-tures new chapters on compressive sensing, thesuper-resolution method in the mixed pixel problemwith hyperspectral images, sparse representation fortarget detection and classification in hyperspectralimagery, SAR image processing from autofocusing tochange detection, and a critical review of pansharp-ening. It presents a unique signal-processing point ofview for image processing.

Catalog no. K12625, February 2012, 619 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5596-6, $159.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook

SurfaceModelingHigh Accuracy andHigh Speed MethodsTian-Xiang YueChinese Academy of Sciences,Institute of Geographical Sciencesand Natural Resources Research,Beijing

Based on newly developed methods by the author,who is the inventor of HASM methods, this handbookbridges the gap between the mathematical-orientedtheory of surface modeling and the user-orientedapplication where the user is actually able to retrieveinformation on the method itself. Big-error problemand slow-efficiency problem are two critical chal-lenges currently facing geographical information sys-tem (GIS) and computer-aided design (CAD). Thisbook aims to find solutions to these problems. It pro-vides readers with methods for surface modeling onhigh accuracy and high speed and their applicationexamples using MATLAB and C++.

Catalog no. K10913, February 2011, 711 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1758-2, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook








New!

EarthObservationSmall Satellitesfor RemoteSensingApplicationsExtended and refereedpapers from the work-shop (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-23 November 2007)Edited by

A. P. Cracknell, Mazlan Hashim, Ab Latif Ibrahim, and Rainer SandauThere have been many recent technological advancesinvolving developments in computing systems, theminiaturisation of components, as well as opportuni-ties for easier and cheaper launching facilities, and thefuture seems to lie more with small satellites, each ofwhich is dedicated to a particular mission objectiveand carries a single Earth-observing instrument. Thisbook reviews the history of small satelites for Earthobservation, the key technologies of present systems,and launch facilities. It also discusses the potential ofsmall satellites for each observation.

Catalog no. K12178, December 2013, 320 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-54881-6, $139.00 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

Advances inEnvironmentalRemote SensingSensors, Algorithms,and ApplicationsEdited by

Qihao WengIndiana State University, Terre Haute, USA

Featuring contributors from 17 countries, this bookcovers developments in remote sensing data and sen-sor systems, paying special attention to LIDAR, highspatial-resolution sensing, hyperspectral sensing, anddata fusion of various sensors. It examines cutting-edge algorithms and techniques for the detection,interpretation, characterization, and modeling ofEarth surface features.

Selected Contents:

Data and Sensors: Laser Range Sensors. Data andSensors: Optical and Microwave Sensors. Algorithmsand Techniques: Image Pre-Processing. Algorithmsand Techniques: Thematic Information Extraction.Environmental Applications: Land and Vegetation.Environmental Applications: Water and Air.


High ResolutionOptical SatelliteImageryIan Dowman, Karsten Jacobsen,Gottfried Konecny, and Rainer SandauThis is a comprehensive guideto the characteristics and useof high resolution opticalimages from satellite-borne sensors, concentrating onsensors designed for mapping. It considers in detailthe SPOT series of satellites and sensors with a groundsample distance (GSD) of less than 15m.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. History of Optical Sensors in Space.Principles of High Resolution Optical Sensors. Sensorsof Greater than 1m up to 16m GSD. Sensors of 1mGSD and Less. Calibration, Sensor models andOrientation. Processing and Products. Conclusionsand Future Developments.

Catalog no. N10514, July 2012, 256 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-9444-6, $119.95

New!

Advances inMapping fromRemote SensorImageryTechniques andApplicationsEdited by

Xiaojun Yang and Jonathan LiThis book discusses modern remote sensing technolo-gies as applied to topographic and environmentalmapping. The text covers three major parts: anoverview of modern photogrammetry, LiDAR remotesensing, and advanced image classification tech-niques; a review of the use of remote sensing andimage-processing techniques for extracting geo-graphic features needed for topographic map pro-duction; and the synergistic use of remote sensingand data-processing techniques for thematic map-ping of environmental and ecological domains.









Introduction toSurveillanceStudiesJ.K. PetersenComputer Consultant, Writer,Educator, Washington, USA

Surveillance can be a potent tool for protectingresources and assets. It can also be extremely invasive,calling into question our basic rights to freedom andprivacy. This volume explores technological trends,past- and present-day rationales for surveillance andsurveillance devices, and current social issues sur-rounding them. It begins with a historical perspectiveon the evolution of surveillance technologies, thencharts the development of modern-day devices.Enhanced with numerous photos, the book presentsthe pros and cons—and some of the controversy—ofthese increasingly sophisticated technologies, theircollective impact, and what the future may hold.


Handbook ofSurveillanceTechnologiesThird EditionJ.K. PetersenComputer Consultant, Writer,Educator, Washington, USA

From officially sanctioned, high-tech operations tobudget spy cameras and cell phone video, the thirdedition of this bestselling handbook reflects the rapidgrowth in the surveillance industry. Chronicling thebackground and current applications of a broad rangeof technologies, this revised and expanded editionoffers the latest in surveillance and privacy topics,including workplace, school, and home privacy; trans-portation security issues; social media; GPS and GIS;Google street-viewing technology; and other emerg-ing issues.

Catalog no. K13389, January 2012, 1040 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-7315-1, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

RecentAdvances inRemote SensingandGeoinformationProcessing for LandDegradationAssessmentEdited by

Achim Roeder and Joachim HillRemote Sensing Department, University of Trier, Germany

With a specific focus on desertification and landdegradation, this volume covers the assessment ofrelated biophysical indicators, as well as complemen-tary qualitative information at different spatial andtemporal scales. It shows how remote sensing datacan be useful in the context of assessing and moni-toring affected ecosystems and how this informationcan be assimilated into integrated interpretation andmodeling concepts.


EnvironmentalTracking forPublic HealthSurveillanceEdited by

Stanley A. MorainUniversity of New Mexico,Albuquerque, USA

Amelia M. BudgeEarth Data Analysis Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA

Written by experts in both the health and Earth-science technologies, each chapter in this book isaccompanied by an extensive list of citations to provide background and validation of the currentstate of the art for a variety of high-interest human diseases and associated health and well-being issues.The importance of day-to-day weather patterns, theimpacts of severe weather events and longer-term climate cycles form the basis for developing informa-tion systems that meet goals and expectations ofnational and international health monitoring bodies.








Remote Sensingof the MineEnvironmentH. Sebnem Düzgün and Nuray DemirelDepartment of MiningEngineering, Middle EastTechnical University, Ankara, Turkey

Featuring self-contained chapters, this volume isenhanced with illustrative case studies that demon-strate how to apply different remote sensing data, aswell as techniques for different mine monitoring pur-poses.

Selected Contents:

Introduction to Mine Environmental Monitoring.Principles of Remote Sensing. Interpretation ofRemotely Sensed Imagery. Integration of RemoteSensing with GIS. Remote Sensing in MineSubsistence Monitoring. Remote Sensing in SlopeStability Monitoring. Remote Sensing in MineReclamation Planning. Monitoring of Post Mine Landuse/cover with Remote Sensing.


MicrowavePropagationand RemoteSensingAtmosphericInfluences withModels andApplicationsPranab Kumar KarmakarUniversity of Calcutta, West Bengal, India

This book deals with both microwave propagationand remote sensing in various atmospheric and tro-pospheric conditions. After discussing the derivedparameters of water, the text covers free space prop-agation, as well as conditions and constituents such aswater vapor and vapor pressure, density, and raybending. It also explores Maxwell's equations and freespace loss calculations, in addition to reflection, inter-ference, polarization of electromagnetic waves, radiorefraction, and atmospheric turbulence.


Rip CurrentsBeach Safety, PhysicalOceanography, andWave ModelingEdited by

Stephen Leathermanand John FletemeyerFlorida International University,Miami, Florida, USA

An examination of advances in rip current research,this book provides a better understanding of thedynamics, mechanisms, and predictability of rip cur-rents. A practical guide, it bridges the gap between ripcurrent science and the implementation of appropri-ate public safety education. Coverage includes rip cur-rent prediction and modeling; case studies from theUK, Brasil, the United States, and Japan; rip currents inthe Great Lakes; public safety procedures; the legalimplications of rip current drowning; and more.

Catalog no. K11772, May 2011, 293 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3896-9, $125.95 / £79.99Also available as an eBook


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Through-the-Wall RadarImagingEdited by

Moeness G. AminVillanova University,Pennsylvania, USA

As the first book on through-the-wall radar imaging,this text examines an emerging and important area ofresearch and technology, appealing to both engineersand scientists. It offers theory, analyses, and experi-mentations and covers key research and developmentefforts. This book provides research findings, includingreal solutions to real problems. It also shows theimpact of various types of walls on image resolutionand quality and explores the various approaches toremove these effects.

Catalog no. K10760, December 2010, 604 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1476-5, $167.95 / £107.00

Airborne andTerrestrial Laser ScanningEdited by

George VosselmanInstitute for Geo-InformationScience and Earth Observation(ITC), Enschede, The Netherlands

Hans-Gerd MaasInstitute of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, DresdenUniversity of Technology, Germany

Written by a team of international experts, this bookprovides a comprehensive overview of the majorapplications of airborne and terrestrial laser scanning.It focuses on principles and methods and presents anintegrated treatment of airborne and terrestrial laserscanning technology. After consideration of the tech-nology and processing methods, the book turns toapplications, such as engineering, forestry, culturalheritage, extraction of 3D building models, andmobile mapping. This book brings together the vari-ous facets of the subject in a coherent text that will berelevant for advanced students, academics, and prac-titioners.

Catalog no. N10162, March 2010, 320 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2798-7, $139.95

EcosystemFunction inSavannasMeasurement and Modeling atLandscape to Global ScalesEdited by

Michael J. HillUniversity of North Dakota,Grand Forks, USA

Niall P HananColorado State University, Fort Collins, USA

This book addresses the quantitative, spatial, and tem-poral dynamics of global savannas. First, the textdescribes the global savanna biome and examinescarbon, water, energy, and trace gas fluxes for majorglobal savanna regions. Next, it looks at quantitativesurface properties of savannas that can be retrievedusing remote sensing and presents current numericalapproaches. Finally, the authors explore how savannamodeling and measurement approaches might beunified.


Remote Sensingof GlaciersTechniques forTopographic, Spatialand ThematicMapping of GlaciersEdited by

Petri PellikkaDepartment of Geosciences andGeography, University of Helsinki, Finland

W. Gareth ReesScott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge University, UK

Bringing together experts in the field of remote sens-ing of glaciers, this book covers topics ranging fromearly terrestrial photogrammetry to the latest airbornelaser and satellite radar methods for investigating gla-cier change. Providing important background infor-mation on instruments and techniques of measure-ment, the book discusses the mass balance and flowof glaciers and physical principles that underlieremote sensing at various wavelengths. This volumepresents a focused view of glacier measurement andmonitoring, making it an important contribution toinvestigations of glacier mass balance.









Image Analysis,Classification,and ChangeDetection inRemote SensingWith Algorithms for ENVI/IDL, Second EditionMorton J. CantyJuelich Research Center, Germany

Updated to cover the latest versions of the ENVI soft-ware environment, the new edition of this populartext covers support vector machines and other kernel-based methods. Illustrating many programmingexamples in the array-oriented language IDL, the textcovers basic Fourier, wavelet, principal componentsand minimum noise fraction transformations; convo-lution filters, topographic modeling, image-to-imageregistration and ortho-rectification; image fusion;supervised and unsupervised land cover classificationwith neural networks; hyperspectral analysis; multi-variate change detection.

Catalog no. 87134, December 2009, 471 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8713-0, $139.95 / £89.00

Fundamentalsof SatelliteRemote SensingEdited by

Emilio ChuviecoUniversidad de Alcala, Spain

Alfredo HueteUniversity of Arizona, Tucson, USA

Providing an extensive reviewof remote sensing principleswith emphasis on environmental applications, thisbook discusses a wide range of topics, from physicalprinciples to data acquisition systems as well as visualand digital interpretation techniques. This book pres-ents new interpretation approaches including hyper-spectral analysis, high-spatial resolution data, fusiontechniques, and radiative transfer models.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Physical Principles of Remote Sensing.Sensors and Remote Sensing Satellites. Basis for theInterpretation of Remote Sensing Images. VisualInterpretation. Digital Image Processing (I):Enhancements and Corrections. Digital ImageProcessing (II): Generation of Thematic Information.Accuracy Assessment. References. Appendices.

Catalog no. TF1686, December 2009, 448 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-31084-0, $109.95 / £69.99

Atlas of RemoteSensing of theWenchuanEarthquakeEdited by

Guo HuadongChinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing

Immediately after the devastating Wenchuan Countyearthquake of 2008, the Chinese Academy of Sciencesmade full use of its state-of-the-art remote sensingresources to amass invaluable data on the quake hitareas. Translated into English, this atlas presents a pic-torial summation of this unique project and includesover 300 before and after color images from a range ofperspectives, including geological and infrastructural.

Selected Contents:

Remote Sensing Data. Geological Disasters. BarrierLakes. Collapsed Buildings and Houses. DamagedRoads. Destroyed Farmlands and Forests.Demolished Infrastructure. Continuing Civilization.

Catalog no. K10861, November 2009, 259 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1674-5, $167.95 / £107.00

Remote Sensingof CoastalEnvironmentsEdited by

Yeqiao WangUniversity of Rhode Island,Kingston, USA

Edited by a recipient of the prestigious PECASEaward, Remote Sensing of Coastal Environmentsprovides unrivaled coverage of the issues unique tocoastal environments. It presents the best availabledata for measuring and monitoring coastal zones andexplains how this data can be used to address con-temporary issues in coastal zone management. Eachchapter contains case studies examining the latesttechnologies.

Selected Contents:

LiDAR/Radar Remote Sensing. Hyperspectral RemoteSensing. High Spatial Resolution Remote Sensing.Remote Sensing and In Situ Measurements forHabitat Mapping. Effects of Land-Use/Land-CoverChange in Coastal Areas.







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HyperspectralRemote Sensingof Tropical andSub-TropicalForestsEdited by

Margaret KalacskaMcGill University, Montreal,Quebec, Canada

G. Arturo Sanchez-AzofeifaUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Paying particular attention to tropical forest ecosys-tems, this book illustrates the potential of hyperspec-tral remote sensing with regard to a variety of forestapplications. Using analysis techniques that go beyondsimple classification, it examines the use of hyperspec-tral reflectance indices, spectral mixture analysis, pat-tern classification, band selection, partial least-squares,linear discriminant analysis, and radiative transfer mod-els. It focuses on the complex and unique set of chal-lenges involved in using remote sensing technologyand the data it provides. A CD-ROM including addi-tional hyperspectral color images is included.


Global Mappingof HumanSettlementExperiences, Data Sets, and ProspectsEdited by

Paolo GambaUniversity of Pavia, Italy

Martin HeroldFSU JENA, Germany

This volume provides a comprehensive overview ofthe methodologies, datasets, and approaches relatedto the use of remotely sensed data to map human set-tlements at the global scale. The contributors describethe characteristics of human settlements as seen andmapped from remote sensors, either at the regional orglobal scale. They also discuss the spectral variety, spe-cial scales, and nighttime appearance as key remotesensing indicators of these environments. A supple-mental DVD is included.

Catalog no. 83392, June 2009, 374 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8339-2, $146.95 / £94.00Also available as an eBook

Remote Sensingof GlobalCroplands forFood SecurityEdited by

Prasad Thenkabail,John G. Lyon, Hugh Turral, andChandrashekhar BiradarThis complete review of mapping technologies basedon advanced remote sensing data and methods pro-vides approaches for estimating irrigated and rainfedcropland areas and their water use on a national, con-tinental, or global basis. The editors have collectedtheir experience, methods, models, and results tohelp readers make improved decisions regardingwater resources and food security.

Selected Contents:

Global Irrigated Area Map (GIAM). AccuracyAssessments, Sub-pixel Area Calculations,Relationships between Resolutions and Areas, andMapping at Different Resolutions or Scales.

Catalog no. 90097, June 2009, c. 556 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9009-3, $146.95 / £94.00Also available as an eBook

ClassificationMethods forRemotelySensed DataSecond EditionPaul MatherUniversity of Nottingham, UK

Brandt TsoManagement College, NDU, Bie-Tou, Taiwan

This second edition features new chapters on devel-opments in support vector machines, decision trees,change detection, and mixed pixel classification aswell as updated discussions of Earth observation mis-sions. It discusses approaches to image classification,including maximum likelihood, fuzzy sets, and artifi-cial neural networks.

Selected Contents:

Remote Sensing in the Optical and MicrowaveRegions. Pattern Recognition Principles. ArtificialNeural Networks. Support Vector Machines.Methods Based on Fuzzy Set Theory. Decision Trees.Texture Quantization. Modeling Context UsingMarkov Random Fields. Multisource Classification.Bibliography. Index.









PolarimetricRadar ImagingFrom Basics toApplicationsJong-Sen Leeand Eric Pottier

"… we congratulate the authors for their diligence,oversight, and sincere dedication for assembling sucha well-organized and long overdue book on the basicsand applications of polarimetric radar imaging. …"

—Wolfgang-Martin Boerner, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA

Selected Contents:

Overview of Imaging Radar Polarimetry.Electromagnetic Vector Wave and PolarizationDescriptors. Electromagnetic Vector ScatteringOperators. PolSAR Speckle Statistics. PolSAR SpeckleFiltering. Introduction to the Polarimetric TargetDecomposition Concept. The H/A/a PolarimetricDecomposition Theorem. PolSAR Terrain and Land-Use Classification. Pol-InSAR Forest Mapping andClassification. Selected PolSAR Applications.Appendices. Index.

Catalog no. 5497X, February 2009, 422 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5497-2, $146.95 / £94.00Also available as an eBook

Remote Sensingof SoilSalinizationImpact on LandManagementEdited by

Dr. Graciela Metternichtand Dr. Alfred ZinckProviding an overview of soil salinity assessment usingremote sensing technologies, this book analyzes basicissues of remote detection, such as the spectral behav-ior of salt type and vegetation influence. Internationalcontributors present technological developments andimage classification techniques used to detect and tomap this form of land degradation. Color imagesincluded on an accompanying CD-ROM enhance thematerial discussed in the text.

Selected Contents:

The Problem. Remote Sensing Technologies.Cartography of Salt Affected Areas: Case StudyApplications. Modeling and Prediction. Conclusionsand Future Challenges.


Representing,Modeling, andVisualizing theNaturalEnvironmentEdited by

Nick Mount, GemmaHarvey, Paul Aplin,and Gary PriestnallFocusing on the application of GIS technologies withinthe context of the natural environment, and identifyingparticular analytical challenges, this book illustrates thebroader opportunities available when applying GIS toother areas of the sciences and social sciences. The con-tributions explore the key themes of representation,modeling, and visualization of the natural environmentand encompass a range of theoretical, methodological,and empirical issues based on a diverse range of envi-ronmental applications of GIScience.


Assessing theAccuracy ofRemotelySensed DataPrinciples andPractices, Second EditionRussell G. Congaltonand Kass GreenThe field of accuracy assessment of maps derived fromremotely sensed data has continued to grow since thefirst edition of this groundbreaking book published in1999. It includes chapters on topics such as position-al accuracy and using accuracy assessment as an inter-mediate step in image classification. The authorsdevote an entire chapter to the fuzzy accuracy assess-ment process and include a 16-page color insert. Anew case study represents complications and issues ofinterest, while a new order of chapters makes thepresentation more effective.







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SpatialEpidemiologicalApproaches inDiseaseMapping andAnalysisPoh-Chin Lai, Fun-MunSo and Ka-Wing ChanThis resource equips readers with skills to preparehealth-related data in the proper format, processthese data using relevant functions and software, anddisplay the results as mapped or statistical summaries.

Selected Contents:

Basic GIS Concepts and Operations. Working withGeographic Data. Introducing Key Procedures in GISfor Health-Related Analyses. Point Pattern Analysis.Disease Analysis on Areal Pattern. Spatio-temporaland Associative Analyses. Current GIS Research inHealth Care and Disease Analyses. Initiating a GISResearch in Spatial Epidemiology.

Catalog no. 45466, August 2008, 194 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-4546-8, $109.95 / £69.99Also available as an eBook

GeoinformationTechnologiesfor Geo-CulturalLandscapesEuropeanPerspectivesEdited by

Andreas Vassilopoulos,Niki Evelpidou, Oliver Bender, and Alenka KrekIllustrated with numerous practical examples, thisbook links research problems, geoinformation meth-ods, and corresponding applications. The researchgoals, both theoretical and practical, originate frommultidisciplinary fields such as archaeology, history,geography, landscape planning, environment, geoin-formation science, geology, and geomorphology.Their research issues can be addressed and analysedwith geoinformation technology. This book givesresearchers the familiarity with the range of availablegeoinformation methods they need, providingdescriptions of a variety of research problems andtechnological solutions that can be used to supportprocesses of data capturing, mapping, and analysis.

Catalog no. K00024, December 2008, 300 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-46859-6, $157.95 / £101.00Also available as an eBook

UnderstandingDynamics ofGeographicDomainsEdited by

Kathleen S. HornsbyUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, USA

May YuanUniversity of Oklahoma,Norman, USA

A collection of peer-reviewed articles, this multidisci-plinary book combines coverage of topics from theperspective of GIS, computer science, image process-ing, and information and data processing. It bringstogether specialists to present research on visualiza-tion and computation of dynamics in geographicdomains. The coverage incorporates theoretical, cog-nitive, methodological, and applied articles, making itnot only a top-notch reference but also a textbook forcourses in this field. Containing an eight-page colorinsert, the book is divided into three sections:Cognitive Aspects, Representation, and Data Models;Analysis, Computation, and Modeling; andVisualization and Simulation.


Modelling UrbanDevelopmentwithGeographicalInformationSystems andCellular AutomataYan LiuNational Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Many models have been devised to analyze urbaniza-tion and the physical, socioeconomic, and institution-al factors impacting urban development. This bookpresents a simulation model of urban developmentbased on cellular automata principles and providestheoretical context. The first part of the text supplies apractical review of modeling techniques in urbandevelopment research and develops a cellularautomaton model incorporating fuzzy set and fuzzylogic approaches. The second part of the text imple-ments this model in a GIS environment to simulatethe process of urban development as applied to themetropolitan area of Sydney, Australia.








Environmental Statistics

New!

Data Analysisand Statisticsfor Geography,EnvironmentalScience &EngineeringMiguel F. AcevedoUniversity of North Texas,Denton, USA

This practical, classroom-tested textbook helps read-ers learn quantitative methodology, including how toimplement advanced analysis methods using anopen-source software platform. Based on the author’smany years of teaching undergraduate and graduatestudents in several countries, the book brings togeth-er principles of statistics and probability, multivariateanalysis, and spatial analysis methods applied to avariety of geographical and environmental models.Theory is accompanied by practical hands-on com-puter exercises, progressing from easy to difficult.

Selected Contents:

Part I Introduction to Probability, Statistics, TimeSeries, and Spatial Analysis: Introduction.Probability Theory. Random Variables, Distributions,Moments, and Statistics. Exploratory Analysis andIntroduction to Inferential Statistics. More onInferential Statistics: Goodness of Fit, ContingencyAnalysis, and Analysis of Variance. Regression.Stochastic or Random Processes and Time Series.Spatial Point Patterns. Part II Matrices, Tempral andSpatial Autoregressive Processes, and MultivariateAnalysis: Matrices and Linear Algebra. MultivariateModels. Dependent Stochastic Processes and TimeSeries. Geostatistics: Kriging. Spatial Auto-Correlationand Auto-Regression. Multivariate Analysis I:Reducing Dimensionality. Multivariate Analysis II:Identifying and Developing Relationships amongObservations and Variables. Bibliography. Index.


StatisticalAnalysis ofSpatial andSpatio-TemporalPoint PatternsThird EditionPeter DiggleLancaster University, UK

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRCMonographs on Statistics & Applied Probability

The first edition of this perennial bestseller broke newground in the then emerging subject of spatial statis-tics with its coverage of the statistical analysis of spa-tial point patterns. Completely revised and updated,the third edition includes discussion of spatio-tempo-ral point patterns, covering the acceleration ofmethodological development and diversification ofapplication. Reflecting another major developmentsince the publication of the second edition, this edi-tion includes R code and makes the data sets and Rcode used in the book available on the book’s webpage.


New!

Introduction to HierarchicalBayesianModeling forEcological DataEric ParentENGREF/AgroParisTech, Paris, France

Etienne RivotFisheries Ecology Laboratory, Agrocampus Ouest, INRA, Rennes, France

This text shows how Bayesian statistical modeling pro-vides an intuitive way to organize data, test ideas,investigate competing hypotheses, and assess degreesof confidence of predictions. It also illustrates howconditional reasoning can dismantle a complex realityinto more understandable pieces. As conditional rea-soning is intimately linked with Bayesian thinking,considering hierarchical models within the Bayesiansetting offers a unified and coherent framework formodeling, estimation, and prediction.

Catalog no. C9195, August 2012, 427 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-919-9, $89.95 / £57.99Also available as an eBook





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Forthcoming!

Handbook ofSpatial PointPattern Analysisin EcologyThorsten WiegandUmweltforschungszentrum,Leipzig, Germany

Kirk A. MoloneyIowa State University, Ames, USA

A guidebook to spatial point-pattern analysis for ecol-ogists, this book provides a comprehensive presenta-tion of the theory behind point-pattern analysis tar-geted at the non-expert. It contains case studies,worked examples, focus boxes, a bibliography, and aglossary. The book uses Programita for the analysis ofall examples and includes detailed step-by-stepinstructions of how to perform the analyses within theworkbook. An executable copy of Programita and allexample data sets is available with the workbook. Thisbook meets the growing need for a resource focusingon the applications of point patterns analysis to eco-logical problems.

Catalog no. C8254, October 2013, 450 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8254-8, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

QuantitativeEcotoxicologySecond EditionMichael C. NewmanCollege of William and Mary,Gloucester Point, Virginia, USA

A quantitative treatment of thescience of ecotoxicology, thissecond edition discusses fun-damental concepts essential tounderstanding the fate andeffects of toxicants at various levels of ecologicalorganization. It includes definitions of scientific eco-toxicology and outlines the historical perspective,rationale, and characteristics for the strong inferentialand quantitative approach advocated in this book. Itthen outlines the quantitative methods, highlightingimportant design issues.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. The Measurement Process.Bioaccumulation. Lethal and Other QuantalResponses to Stress. Statistical Tests for Detection ofChronic Lethal and Sublethal Stress. Population andMetapopulation Effects. Community Effects.Summary. Appendices.


AgriculturalStatistical DataAnalysis UsingStataGeorge BoyhanUniversity of Georgia, Athens, USA

Practical statistics is a powerful tool often used by agri-cultural researchers and graduate students in investi-gating experimental design and analysis. One of themost widely used statistical analysis software packagesfor this purpose is Stata. This book provides an intro-duction to Stata and its use in agricultural research,written in a format that is easy to read and user-friend-ly for beginners. It opens with a general discussion ofstatistical software, with additional chapters devotedto data entry and applications of Stata. Moreadvanced topics include the use of Stata in regressionanalysis and in analyzing data that is typically not nor-mally distributed.

Catalog no. K20263, June 2013, 264 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4665-8585-0, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

StatisticalGeoinformaticsfor HumanEnvironmentInterfaceWayne L. Myers and Ganapati P. PatilThe Pennsylvania StateUniversity, University Park, USA

Illustrating the interdisciplinary nature of geoinfor-matics, this book presents two paradigms (localizationand multiple indicators) for the spatial analysis ofhuman influences and environmental resources. Thefirst approach localizes thematic targets by treatingspace as a pattern of vicinities, with the pattern beinga square grid and the placement of vicinities centri-cally referenced. The second approach exploreshuman/environment interface as an abstractionthrough indicators, neutralizing the common conun-drum of how to reconcile disparate spatial structuressuch as points, lines, and polygons.

Catalog no. C2876, July 2012, 223 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8287-6, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook








Spatial DataAnalysis inEcology andAgricultureUsing RRichard E. PlantUniversity of California, Davis, USA

This book provides practical instruction on the use ofthe R programming language to analyze spatial dataarising from research in ecology and agriculture. Thebook is written in terms of the analysis of four datasets, two from ecology and two from agriculture.These data sets are available online. It guides readersthrough the analysis of each of these data sets, includ-ing setting the research objective, designing the sam-pling plan, data quality control, exploratory and con-firmatory data analysis, and drawing scientific conclu-sions. All of the R code described in the book is madeavailable online.

Selected Contents:

Working with Spatial Data. The R ProgrammingEnvironment. Statistical Properties of SpatiallyAutocorrelated Data. Measures of SpatialAutocorrelation. Sampling and Data Collection.Preparing Spatial Data for Analysis. PreliminaryExploration of Spatial Data. Multivariate Methods forSpatial Data Exploration. Spatial Data Exploration viaMultiple Regression. Variance Estimation, theEffective Sample Size, and the Bootstrap. Measuresof Bivariate Association between Two SpatialVariables. The Mixed Model. Regression Models forSpatially Autocorrelated Data. Bayesian Analysis ofSpatially Autocorrelated Data. Analysis ofSpatiotemporal Data. Analysis of Data fromControlled Experiments. Assembling Conclusions.


Handbook of SpatialStatisticsEdited by

Alan E. Gelfand,Peter Diggle,Peter Guttorp, andMontserrat FuentesBased on the work of promi-nent researchers, this hand-book provides broad, thorough coverage of thisvibrant area, from historical to contemporary topics. Itexplores the modeling advances, computationalapproaches, and methodology that have emerged inrecent years. The book focuses on continuous and dis-crete spatial variation, spatial point patterns, and spa-tio-temporal processes. It also covers multivariate spa-tial process models, spatial aggregation, spatial mis-alignment, and spatial gradients in depth. The theoryand applications are illustrated with many real-worlddata examples.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Continuous Spatial Variation. DiscreteSpatial Variation. Spatial Point Patterns. Spatio-Temporal Processes. Additional Topics. Index.

Catalog no. C7287, March 2010, 619 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7287-7, $109.95 / £69.99Also available as an eBook

Visualizing DataPatterns withMicromapsDaniel B. CarrGeorge Mason University,Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Linda Williams PickleStatNet Consulting, LLC.,Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

This book explores the designvariations and applications ofmicromaps. It illustrates the three main types ofmicromaps (linked, conditioned, and comparative),summarizes the research behind the designs, andexplains how these research findings can be appliedto micromap designs in general. Many supplementaryresources are available on the book’s website.

Selected Contents:

An Introduction to Micromaps. Research InfluencingMicromap Design. Data Visualization DesignPrinciples. Linked Micromaps. ConditionedMicromaps. Comparative Micromaps. Putting It AllTogether. Appendices. References. Index.

Catalog no. C7573, April 2010, 182 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7573-1, $76.95 / £48.99Also available as an eBook





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