Remote sensing of impervious surfaces.(Brief Article)(Book Review)

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9781420043747

Remote sensing of impervious surfaces.

Ed. by Qihao Weng.

CRC / Taylor & Francis

2008

454 pages

$129.95

Hardcover

Taylor & Francis series in remote sensing applications

TE153

With coverage of recent advances such as high-resolution imagery and current modeling tools, this professional resource focuses on mapping, data extraction and analysis of surfaces such as roads and buildings. Its 20 articles cover digital remote sensing methods, technological advances in impervious surface mapping, transport-related and ...

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