Spatial Information Technology for Sustainable Development Goals - Kumar, Dilip

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Auteur(s) : Kumar, Dilip - Kaur, Ranjeet - Singh, R. B.

Editeur : Springer International Publishing Ag

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/08/2019

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 268

Expédition : 768

Dimensions : 26.0 x 18.3 x 2.0

ISBN : 9783319580388

Résumé :

This textbook aims to develop a scientific knowledge base on spatial information technology to communicate the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among students, researchers, professionals and laymen. The book improves understanding of the spatial database and explains how to extract information from this for planning purposes.

To enhance the knowledge of geoscientists and environmentalists, the book describes the basic fundamental concepts to advance techniques for spatial data management and analysis and discusses the methodology. The Geographic Information System (GIS), remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS) are presented in an integrated manner for the planning of resources and infrastructure. The management of these systems is discussed in a very lucid way to develop the reader's skills.

The proper procedure for map making and spatial analysis are included along with case studies to the reader. Where thefirst part of the book discusses the conceptual background, the second part deals with case studies using these applications in different disciplines. The presented case studies include land use, agriculture, flood, watershed characterization and infrastructure assessment for the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Biographie:
Dr. Dilip Kumar (M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D.) is an Assistant Professor at the University of Delhi in India, where he teaches at the Department of Geography of Shaheed Bhagat Singh (Evening) College. He has more than 15 years of an experience and specialized in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) applications in Geography. He also teaches Physical Geography, Geomorphology, Climatology and Geography of Natural resources. Recently, he and co-author Dr. Ranjeet Kaur published a book 'Remote Sensing' with A.K. Publications in New Delhi, India. Dr. Kumar also co-authored three volumes in the 'Rainwater Harvesting and Utilisation, Blue Drop Series' for the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT). He has credited more than 15 research papers in leading International and national journals and books related to remote sensing and GIS applications. As a consultant on Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing Dr. Kumar has contributed to manyresearch projects and coordinated several workshops and conferences. He has also participated and presented several research papers on spatial information technology at International and national platforms in India and abroad. For over 13 years, he has a life membership of prestigious associations including the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), the Association of Geographic Society (AGS) and the National Association of Geographers (NAGI) in India. Professor Dr. R.B. Singh is Vice-President, International Geographical Union (IGU) and Scientific Committee Member of Urban Health and Wellbeing of the International Council of Science (ICSU). Dr. Singh is Professor since 2002 and Coordinator UGC-SAP-DRS III, Department of Geography, University of Delhi, India...

Sommaire:
Introduction.- Chapter 1. Spatial information technology: types, definitions and linkages.- Chapter 2. GIS database: spatial and non-spatial databases.- Chapter 3. Remote Sensing technology.- Chapter 4. Global Positioning System technology.- Chapter 5. Geo-Referencing system.- Chapter 6. Spatial mapping and sustainable resource management.- Chapter 7. Spatial database analysis.- Chapter 8. Map visualization process.- Chapter 9. Aerial Photography.- Chapter 10. Application and Case studies for the Sustainable Development Goals (five case studies including land use, agriculture, flood, watershed characterization and infrastructure assessment).