"‘[Dr. G.S. Srivastava] has long experience in Geological Mapping, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Database Management and
GIS Applications. The diction of the text is simple and logical, illustrated with suitable diagrams and sketches. I am sure the book
will be useful to the students and scholars pursuing Remote Sensing and GIS Applications.’
—Professor Sukhadeo Thorat, Chairman, University Grants Commission (from the ‘Foreword’)
‘[Dr. G.S. Srivastava] is a veteran professional in geological mapping, surveying, aerial photo-interpretation and remote sensing. …
He is eminently qualified to write this book on Geoinformatics. … the book will be very useful to the students of Geoinformatics
and professionals pursuing GPS and GIS.’
—Major General Dr. Shiva Kumar, Head NRDMS & CEO, NSDI, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India (from the ‘Foreword’)
Geoinformatics is the integration of different disciplines dealing with spatial information. The advent of Satellite Remote Sensing and subsequent development of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) have made significant changes in surveying and map making. In light of this, both in the academia and the industry, these topics have been brought together under one umbrella term—Geoinformatics.
This is the first comprehensive study on Geoinformatics meant for students and professionals which brings together the essential elements of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, GPS and GIS. A basic understanding of these components is crucial for carrying out various types of surveys, navigation, geodynamics, hydrology, disaster management, etc.
The book is conceptually divided into four parts:
??‘Part I: Photogrammetry’ covers aerial photography, stereoscopic vision, radial line methods and map compilation, and aerial mosaics
??‘Part II: Remote Sensing’ discusses basic concepts of remote sensing, data acquisition system, multispectral remote sensing, remote sensing in thermal infrared region, remote sensing in microwave region, satellite remote sensing, and satellite image interpretation
??‘Part III: Global Positioning System’ dwells on map, map projection, global positioning system, differential GPS, and GPS applications
??‘Part IV: Geographical Information System’ focuses on database management system and geographical information system
Highlights of the book:
??Provides theoretical and practice-based knowledge about essential elements of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, GPS and GIS
??Each chapter includes Suggestions for Further Reading and Frequently Asked Questions
??Lucid presentation supported by line diagrams and illustrations
??Simplified and illustrated narration ideal for students of Geoinformatics, environment studies, geology, and geography and professionals pursuing GPS and GIS A systematic approach to the subject coupled with lucid narration and suitable illustrations, An Introduction to Geoinformatics will
be invaluable for students pursuing various courses on Geoinformatics, environment studies, geology, and geography and will prove useful and handy for professionals pursuing GPS and GIS.
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About The Author:
G.S. Srivastava, former Deputy Director General of Geological Survey of India, is a veteran professional in geological mapping, surveying, aerial photo-interpretation and remote sensing. A pioneer initiator of database management in GSI, Dr. Srivastava is alumni of ITC (The Netherlands), life member of Indian Society of Geomatics and a Fellow of Indian Society of Remote Sensing.
Table Of Contents:
Preface
Foreword (Maj. Gen. Dr. Shiva Kumar)
Foreword (Professor Sukhadeo Thorat)
Acknowledgements
PART I: PHOTOGRAMMETRY
1. Aerial Photograph
2. Aerial Photography
3. Stereoscopic Vision
4. Radial Line Methods and Map Compilation
5. Aerial Mosaics
PART II: REMOTE SENSING
6. Basic Concepts
7. Data Acquisition System
8. Multispectral Remote Sensing
9. Remote Sensing in Thermal Infrared Region
10. Remote Sensing in Microwave Region
11. Satellite Remote Sensing
12. Satellite Image Interpretation
PART III: GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
13. Map
14. Map Projection
15. Global Positioning System
16. Differential GPS
17. GPS Applications
PART IV: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
18. Database Management System
19. Geographical Information System
Index
