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Spatial Modelling of the Terrestrial Environment

Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

Spatial Modelling of the Terrestrial Environment

Editor(s): Richard E.J. Kelly, Nicholas A. Drake, Stuart L. Barr

Published Online: 6 OCT 2005

Print ISBN: 9780470843482

Online ISBN: 9780470094006

DOI: 10.1002/0470094001

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Understanding and predicting the behaviour of natural and human environmental systems is crucial for the effective management of the Earth's limited resources. Recently, great advances have been made through spatial modelling. This book provides a snapshot of the latest research in modelling technologies and methodologies within five environmental fields; the cryosphere, hydrology, geomorphology, vegetation interfaces and urban environments.

Spatial Modelling of the Terrestrial Environment deals with the use of remote sensing, numerical models and GIS in addressing important natural and human environmental sciences issues, focusing on the theory and application of modelling remotely sensed data within the context of environmental processes. Extensive case material exemplifies the latest research and modelling paradigms presented in the book.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xiv)

    1. Chapter 1

      Spatial Modelling of the Terrestrial Environment: The Coupling of Remote Sensing with Spatial Models (pages 1–6)

      Richard E.J. Kelly, Nicholas A. Drake and Stuart L. Barr

  3. Part I: Hydrological Applications

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      Editorial: Spatial Modelling in Hydrology (pages 7–12)

      Richard E.J. Kelly

    2. Chapter 2

      Modelling Ice Sheet Dynamics with the Aid of Satellite-Derived Topography (pages 13–33)

      Jonathan L. Bamber

    3. Chapter 3

      Using Remote Sensing and Spatial Models to Monitor Snow Depth and Snow Water Equivalent (pages 35–57)

      Richard E.J. Kelly, Alfred T.C. Chang, James L. Foster and Dorothy K. Hall

    4. Chapter 4

      Using Coupled Land Surface and Microwave Emission Models to Address Issues in Satellite-Based Estimates of Soil Moisture (pages 59–77)

      Eleanor J. Burke, R.Chawn Harlow and W.James Shuttleworth

    5. Chapter 5

      Flood Inundation Modelling Using LiDAR and SAR Data (pages 79–106)

      Paul D. Bates, M.S. Horritt, D. Cobby and D. Mason

  4. Part II: Terrestrial Sediment and Heat Flux Applications

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      Editorial: Terrestrial Sediment and Heat Fluxes (pages 107–112)

      Nick Drake

    2. Chapter 6

      Remotely Sensed Topographic Data for River Channel Research: The Identification, Explanation and Management of Error (pages 113–136)

      Stuart N. Lane, Simon C. Reid, Richard M. Westaway and D.Murray Hicks

    3. Chapter 7

      Modelling Wind Erosion and Dust Emission on Vegetated Surfaces (pages 137–156)

      Gregory S. Okin and Dale A. Gillette

    4. Chapter 8

      Near Real-Time Modelling of Regional Scale Soil Erosion Using AVHRR and METEOSAT Data: A Tool for Monitoring the Impact of Sediment Yield on the Biodiversity of Lake Tanganyika (pages 157–174)

      Nick Drake, Xiaoyang Zhang, Elias Symeonakis, Martin Wooster, Graeme Patterson and Ross Bryant

    5. Chapter 9

      Estimation of Energy Emissions, Fireline Intensity and Biomass Consumption in Wildland Fires: A Potential Approach Using Remotely Sensed Fire Radiative Energy (pages 175–196)

      Martin J. Wooster, G.L.W. Perry, B. Zhukov and D. Oertel

  5. Part III: Spatial Modelling of Urban System Dynamics

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      Editorial: Spatial Modelling of Urban System Dynamics (pages 197–200)

      Stuart L. Barr

    2. Chapter 10

      Characterizing Land Use in Urban Systems via Built-Form Connectivity Models (pages 201–225)

      Stuart Barr and Mike Barnsley

    3. Chapter 11

      Modelling the Impact of Traffic Emissions on the Urban Environment: A New Approach Using Remotely Sensed Data (pages 227–242)

      Bernard J. Devereux, L.S. Devereux and C. Lindsay

  6. Part IV: Current Challenges and Future Directions

    1. Chapter 12

      Land, Water and Energy Data Assimilation (pages 245–262)

      David L. Toll and Paul R. Houser

    2. Chapter 13

      Spatial Modelling of the Terrestrial Environment: Outlook (pages 263–266)

      Richard E.J. Kelly, Nicholas A. Drake and Stuart L. Barr

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      Index (pages 267–276)

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