Geomatics, the handling and processing of information and data about the Earth, is one geoscience discipline that has seen major changes in the last decade, as mapping and observation systems become ever more sensitive and sophisticated. This book is a unique and in-depth survey…
"The Near-Surface Layer of the Ocean provides a comprehensive account of the structure and dynamics of this important component of the ocean. The book develops the relevant physics and thermodynamics in depth. Detailed treatment is given to the surface microlayer, upper-ocean tu…
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Close-Range Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging
by Luhmann, Thomas, Robson, Stuart, Kyle, Stephen, Boehm, Jan
fromDe Gruyter STEM
· This book is an updated version of a well-received book previously published in Chinese by Science Press of China (the first edition in 2006 and the second in 2013). It offers a systematic and practical overview of spatial data mining, which combines computer science and geo-s…
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Applications of 3D Measurement from Images
by Chandler, Jim, Mitchell, Harvey, Fryer, John
Reveals through a series of case studies how modern digital photogrammetry is capable of providing accurate spatial data to solve a range of contemporary measurement problems, and at a diverse range of scales. This book outlines key principles and methods associated with modern …
Space in spatial analysis -- Spatial data and association -- Descriptive and inferential spatial analysis -- Geostatistics and spatial interpolation -- Spatial modelling -- Spatial simulation -- Time-explicit spatial analysis and modelling. "This textbook provides comprehensive…