Geoinformatics for Geosciences

Geoinformatics for Geosciences: Advanced Geospatial Analysis using RS, GIS and Soft Computing is a comprehensive guide to methodologies and techniques that can be used in Earth observation data assessment, geospatial analysis and soft computing in geosciences. The book covers a variety of spatiotemporal problems and topics in the areas of the environment, geohazards, urban analysis, health, pollution, climate change, resources, and geomorphology, among others. The book is organized over four sections: environmental and climate issues; analysis of geomorphological data, along with hazard and disaster impacts; natural and human resources, and the influence of environmental conditions on these such as geohazards, climate change, geomorphological changes, etc.; and socioeconomic challenges resulting from issues covered in the previous sections. Detailing up-to-date techniques in geoinformatics, Geoinformatics for Geosciences offers in-depth, up-to-date methodologies for researchers and academics to understand how contemporary data can be combined with innovative techniques and tools in order to address challenges in geosciences. Focuses on a variety of interdisciplinary applications using Earth observation data, GIS and soft computing techniques to address various challenges in geosciences Presents both innovative techniques and specific features of the practices described, allowing readers to choose the most appropriate method to apply to their specific problems Comprehensively details the state-of-the-art methodologies and decision-making tools included to ensure they are easily reproduceable