9780309064088: People and Pixels: Linking Remote Sensing and Social Science
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0309064082 ISBN 13 : 9780309064088
Editeur : National Academies Press, 1998

Synopsis

Space-based sensors are giving us an ever-closer and more comprehensive look at the earth's surface; they also have the potential to tell us about human activity. This volume examines the possibilities for using remote sensing technology to improve understanding of social processes and human-environment interactions. Examples include deforestation and regrowth in Brazil, population-environment interactions in Thailand, ancient and modern rural development in Guatemala, and urbanization in the United States, as well as early warnings of famine and disease outbreaks. The book also provides information on current sources of remotely sensed data and metadata and discusses what is involved in establishing effective collaborative efforts between scientists working with remote sensing technology and those working on social and environmental issues.

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À propos de l?auteur

Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global Change, National Research Council

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Éditeur
National Academies Press
Date d'édition
1998
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0309064082
ISBN 13 
9780309064088
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
266
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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