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Books in Environmental monitoring and analysis

This collection emphasizes techniques and technologies for detecting, measuring, and analyzing environmental parameters. Supporting scientists, engineers, and regulators, it features advanced sensors, data analysis methods, and case studies. These resources enable effective environmental surveillance, pollution management, and policy implementation for a sustainable future.

  • Land and Water Resources Management Using Machine Learning and Geospatial Techniques

    • 1st Edition
    • Mahesh Chand Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Land and Water Resources Management Using Machine Learning and Geospatial Techniques addresses critical knowledge gaps in hydrology, remote sensing, and soil and water conservation. The book explores various methodologies for estimating soil loss, encompassing modeling techniques, geospatial methodologies, and machine learning approaches in an effort to empower researchers in their pursuit of sustainable solutions for effective land and water management. Furthermore, it explore the fusion of geospatial tools with ML-based models, fostering an innovative approach to resource management.

  • Acid Mine Drainage

    Sustainable Mining Practices for Mitigating Environmental Impact
    • 1st Edition
    • Athanas Simon Macheyeki + 2 more
    • English
    Acid Mine Drainage: Sustainable Mining Practices for Mitigating Environmental Impact provides an in-depth analysis of acid mine drainage (AMD) and its profound effects on ecosystems and communities surrounding mining operations. The book begins by explaining the nature of AMD, including its formation, environmental and socioeconomic impacts, and methods for predicting and monitoring its occurrence. It emphasizes the importance of effective sampling techniques and the use of predictive modeling tools to understand and manage AMD risks. The text explores both conventional and non-conventional mitigation strategies, detailing active and passive treatment methods, including innovative biotechnological approaches and ecosystem-based solutions. It also highlights case studies that showcase successful AMD management practices while addressing the challenges faced in high-impact regions. Finally, the book discusses future directions for sustainable mining practices, emphasizing the need for collaborative resilience and the adoption of innovative solutions to close existing gaps in AMD management.This comprehensive overview serves as an essential resource for researchers and industry professionals committed to reducing the environmental impact of mining activities while promoting sustainable resource management.

  • Proteomics Driven Bioremediation

    Strategies for Sustainable Environment
    • 1st Edition
    • Burhan Hamid + 2 more
    • English
    Proteomics Driven Bioremediation: Strategies for Sustainable Environment explores the innovative use of microbial proteomics to address environmental health and agricultural sustainability. This comprehensive volume provides detailed insights into how proteomic techniques can be applied to remediate various environmental pollutants, offering eco-friendly solutions for managing contaminated sites. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of proteomics in studying the microbiome of polluted environments, recent developments in the bioremediation of pesticides and petroleum products, and the application of proteomics in managing heavy metals, dyes, and pharmaceutical wastes. It also examines integrative omics approaches, combining proteomics with metabolomics and genomics, to enhance bioremediation strategies. With a strong focus on practical implementation, the book highlights recent research data, updated figures, and case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of proteomic tools in decontaminating polluted sites. It addresses the educational needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, teachers, and scientists working in the fields of omics, microbiology, biotechnology, bioengineering, environmental sciences, and pollution studies. This book is an essential resource for environmentalists, microbiologists, biotechnologists, agriculturists, and bioengineers. It provides valuable information on the eco-friendly management of environmental pollutants through emerging microbial proteomic strategies, making it a crucial reference for those involved in environmental microbiology, bioremediation, molecular biology, and sustainability.

  • Geomorphometry

    Concepts, Software, Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Volume 37
    • Hannes I. Reuter + 2 more
    • English
    Geomorphometry: Concepts, Software, Applications, Second Edition aims to inform, educate, and assist users in the field by expanding the reach of the Geomorphometry community's knowledge. Geomorphometry, the science of quantitative land-surface analysis, evolved from geomorphology and quantitative terrain analysis, rooted in 19th-century geometry and physical geography. The modern discipline addresses the processing of elevation data, topography visualization, and numerous numerical analyses. Focusing on continuous land-surface and discrete features like watersheds, geomorphometry's operational goal is the extraction of measures and spatial features from digital topography.Since the book's first edition in 2009, there have been significant advancements in data production methods, the data itself, and software applications. The editors have proposed a second edition, maintaining the original structure while incorporating these improvements. The book also covers the refinement and analysis of digital elevation models (DEMs), the use of GIS tools, and the application of geomorphometric techniques in various fields such as hydrology, ecology, and urban planning.

  • Encyclopedia of Ecology

    • 3rd Edition
    • Brian D. Fath
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Ecology, Third Edition, Four Volume Set - with over 300 chapters - once again provides a comprehensive reference work covering the current ideas and practices in ecology.Ecology is the ideal field for studying complex, adaptive, and self-organizing systems and by observing and understanding ecosystems, it provides valuable insights into creating sustainable systems. This knowledge is essential for addressing challenges in areas such as land management, environmental policy development, urban metabolism, industrial symbiosis, the global commons, and renewable energy.Ecology traditionally focused on measuring species abundance and distribution through field observations to establish a baseline understanding of nature. More recently, it emphasizes the relationships within populations, among species, and with their environment—networks of life central to this encyclopedia. Understanding these ecological connections is key to sustainability science and human-nature interactions. Current research spans biodiversity loss, soil conservation, sustainable agriculture, emerging diseases, eco-mimicry, and climate change. Ecological education and environmental literacy are increasingly integrated into curricula.Written and edited by an international team of experts and with special focus on interdisciplinary work in socio-ecological systems, this 3rd edition again links theory with application, and helps allow students needing entry-level summaries of specific ecology topics to create connections and find relevant, more in-depth resources in this exciting field.

  • Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring

    • 1st Edition
    • Pablo Rodríguez Gonzálvez + 2 more
    • English
    Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring provides a thorough examination of the applications and methods of satellite remote sensing for analyzing and managing forest environments. From forest height mapping to biodiversity modeling, the book explores a variety of Earth observation applications across cutting-edge sensors and platforms. The book addresses the ability of satelitte technologies to observe and analyse ecological functions, conditions, and socioeconomic benefits for sustainable nature protection in the face of anthropogenic change, offering practical tools and strategies for large-scale forest inventories, fire risk assessment, and freshwater management. Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring offers postgraduates, researchers, and academics in remote sensing and geospatial technologies, particularly those focusing on forestry applications and related disciplines insights into environmental changes, land use patterns, vegetation mapping, and climate indicators.

  • Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for Sustainable Environment

    • 1st Edition
    • Gwanggil Jeon + 2 more
    • English
    Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for Sustainable Environment addresses urgent environmental issues stemming from urbanization, deforestation, and pollution by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. This book offers readers crucial insights into how AI can be integrated with IoT, providing the knowledge necessary for leveraging these technologies to foster a sustainable future. In addition to theoretical knowledge, this book serves as a practical guide, offering tailored practices for AI and IoT integration. Case studies provide hands-on experience, empowering readers to make informed decisions on selecting and applying various AI and IoT frameworks for environmental sustainability.

  • Advances in Hydrology

    Spatial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Sustainable Water Resource Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Sushobhan Majumdar + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Hydrology: Spatial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Sustainable Water Resource Management is an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the dynamic field of hydrology in the context of pressing environmental challenges. The book offers a multifaceted view on how hydrology, spatial intelligence (including Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing), and climate change intersect to shape the sustainable management of water resources. With a focus on the latest research, methodologies, and practical applications, the book delves into the critical issues of our time.Sections examine the impact of climate change on hydrological processes, water availability, and quality. Furthermore, it provides valuable insights on how to leverage spatial intelligence and advanced technologies to monitor, model, and manage water resources in an increasingly uncertain and changing climate.

  • Deep Learning for Earth Observation and Climate Monitoring

    • 1st Edition
    • Uzair Aslam Bhatti + 3 more
    • English
    Deep Learning for Earth Observation and Climate Monitoring bridges the gap between deep learning and the Earth sciences, offering cutting-edge techniques and applications that are transforming our understanding of the environment. With a focus on practical scenarios, this book introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of deep learning, from classification and image segmentation to anomaly detection and domain adaptability. The book includes practical discussion on regression, parameter retrieval, forecasting, and interpolation, among other topics. With a solid foundational theory, real-world examples, and example codes, it provides a full understanding of how intelligent systems can be applied to enhance Earth observation and especially climate monitoring.This book allows readers to apply learning representations, unsupervised deep learning, and physics-aware models to Earth observation data, enabling them to leverage the power of deep learning to fully utilize the wealth of environmental data from satellite technologies.

  • Digital Terrain Analysis, Third Edition

    • 3rd Edition
    • Igor Florinsky
    • English
    Digital Terrain Analysis, Third Edition synthesizes knowledge on methods and applications of digital terrain analysis and geomorphometry in the context of multi-scale problems in soil science, geology, and polar research. Divided into four parts, the book examines the main concepts, principles, and methods of digital terrain modeling, methods for analysis, modeling, and mapping of spatial distribution of soil properties, techniques for recognition, analysis, and interpretation of topographically manifested geological features, and finally, polar research. This new release provides a theoretical and methodological basis for understanding and applying geographical modeling techniques.

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