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- This resource provides a guide to the use of radar and sensing in agriculture, with various case studies included. Topics covered inlude: scattering from agricultural targets, applications such as crop information gathering and mapping soil management, and a discussion of factors affecting image acquisition. This document is 1 of 25 resources introducing radar remote sensing, produced by Natural Resources Canada. Other sections of this publication are also catalogued in the e-library.
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- Government of Canada
- http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca.earth-sciences/files/pdf/resource/tutor/gsarcd/pdf/ap_agri_e.pdf
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- This document is an appendix to 25 resources introducing radar remote sensing, produced by Natural Resources Canada. It contains many hundreds of useful references, covering topics such as agriculture and hydrology, radar forestry, radar geology, interferometry, mapping, radar oceanography, polarimetry, sea ice, tropical environment studies, and intermediate radar. A glossary of terms and a list of acronyms used in radar studies are also included. Other sections of this publication are also catalogued in the e-library.
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- Government of Canada
- http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca.earth-sciences/files/pdf/resource/tutor/gsarcd/pdf/appendix_e.pdf
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- This study aimed to map the wetland cover in the Kuala Terengganu district of Malaysia by digital image processing using three Landsat images and to determine its rate of change between 1998 and 2005. This article was published in the Journal of Geography and Geology Vol. 1, No. 2; November 2009.
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- Kasawani Ibrahim; Kamaruzaman Jusoff
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- Canadian Center of Science and Education
- http://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jgg/article/view/4150
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- This resource provides an introduction to the extraction of information from, and classification of, images taken from RADARSAT. The techniques and topics covered include: the use of algorithms, supervised and unsupervised classification, accuracy assessment, change detection in imaging, and data integration. This document is 1 of 25 resources introducing radar remote sensing, produced by Natural Resources Canada. Other sections of this publication are also catalogued in the e-library.
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- Government of Canada
- http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca.earth-sciences/files/pdf/resource/tutor/gsarcd/pdf/int7_e.pdf
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- This resource provides an overview of generic radar products and formats. These include: signal data, georeferenced products, and geocoded products. A comparison of the different data types and outputs for a range of satellites is presented, together with details of products available from a range of SAR satellite missions. This document is 1 of 25 resources introducing radar remote sensing, produced by Natural Resources Canada. Other sections of this publication are also catalogued in the e-library.
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- Government of Canada
- http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca.earth-sciences/files/pdf/resource/tutor/gsarcd/pdf/int3_e.pdf
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- This resource provides a guide to the use of radar and sensing in forestry, with various case studies included. Topics include: forest scattering, environmental effects, tropical forestland applications (deforestation, flood mapping, fire scars), and boreal forestland applications such as clearcuts and fire scars. This document is 1 of 25 resources introducing radar remote sensing, produced by Natural Resources Canada. Other sections of this publication are also catalogued in the e-library.
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- Government of Canada
- http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca.earth-sciences/files/pdf/resource/tutor/gsarcd/pdf/ap_for_e.pdf
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- This resource provides a guide to the use of radar and sensing in geology, with various case studies included. Topics include terrain relief, environmental effects, and various applications such as geological mapping, mineral exploration and hazards mapping. This document is 1 of 25 resources introducing radar remote sensing, produced by Natural Resources Canada. Other sections of this publication are also catalogued in the e-library.
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- Government of Canada
- http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca.earth-sciences/files/pdf/resource/tutor/gsarcd/pdf/ap_geo_e.pdf
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- This resource introduces geometric characteristics in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery, and covers topics such as: platform and target geometry; image acquisition; geometric correction; radar stereoscopy; and interferometry. A number of illustrations and examples are included to explain the concepts. This document is 1 of 25 resources introducing radar remote sensing, produced by Natural Resources Canada. Other sections of this publication are also catalogued in the e-library.
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- Government of Canada
- http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca.earth-sciences/files/pdf/resource/tutor/gsarcd/pdf/int6_e.pdf
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- This document contains a sample field data collection form which can be used in the planning and management of projects where GISci technology is used. This document supplements chapter 12 of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This document uses an example to explain how to use GPS, get data out of the unit and use that data in the expedition GIS. This document supplements a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This document provides guidance for expedition teams on assessing the need for a GPS unit and evaluates a number of receiver units. This document supplements a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter presents an introduction to traditional surveying, discussing the context of this type of surveying, surveying instruments and devices and survey techniques. This document is the tenth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter discusses using GPS for fieldwork, including GPS applications, GPS care and power requirements, using GPS in non-ideal conditions, integrating GPS readings and historical maps, integrating GPS and other GISci data, GPS receivers for creating expedition maps and GPS receiver models. This document is the eleventh chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter discusses the practicalities of project planning and management of using GISci on expeditions including project design, sampling strategies, data and equipment, software and fieldwork practicalities. This document is the twelfth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter discusses the practical aspects of field equipment including field-based applications, a field computing overview, data storage, understanding device protection, powering field equipment, caring for GPS receivers, remote data access, concerns with cellular phones, photographic equipment and geo-tagging, selecting expedition hardware, purchasing equipment and disaster recovery planning. This document is the thirteenth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter advises on the practicalities of selecting GISci software, including general principles in selection, software for GPS data retrieval, software for terrain visualisation, remote sensing/image processing software, GIS software and low cost software, . This document is the fourteenth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter advises on the practical aspects of completing a project after using GIS, including the GIS analysis, useful GIS functions, results and continuation and project sustainability. This document is the fifteenth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter describes possible applications of GISci technology, including archaeology, ecology, geology, geomorphology, natural resource management, wildlife and socio-economic applications. This document is the sixteenth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter contains a selection of case studies which demonstrate the use of GISci technologies including the Bogda Shan Expedition (China), Mount Everest, Jarlhettur Ridge (Iceland) and a semi-desert soil erosion and landslide site (Spain). This document is the seventeenth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter presents an introduction to the four sections of the manual (data, techniques, planning and results), giving a brief overview of the contents of each section. This document is the first chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter explains the principles of how geographical reference systems are constructed, details one particular co-ordinate system (UTM) and discusses how to select a suitable system for your GIS. This document is the second chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter details types of GIS data input, how GIS systems can help, the limitations of GIS and a selection of GIS data sources useful to fieldwork. This document is the third chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter presents an overview of GIS database mechanics, discussing the underlying information in the GIS, selecting the project database, database configuration, example of database structure designs, using the database in the field, integrating existing data, data import/export and cleaning, adding raw expedition data and accessing project data. This document is the fourth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter presents an introduction to remote sensing, discussing satellite imagery, resolution, aerial photography, radar imagery and sources of remotely sensed data. This document is the fifth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
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- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
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- This chapter describes Global Positioning Systems (GPS), discussing GPS and field navigation, GPS functions and features, the history of satellite GNS, how GPS works, GPS accuracy, correct GPS handling, assessing data quality, how GPS calculates and stores positional data, NMEA sentences and stored information, understanding precision and improving accuracy and future developments. This document is the sixth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
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- Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
- Publisher
- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
