Prost G.L. Remote Sensing for Geoscientists. Image Analysis and Integration

3rd ed. — CRC Press, 2014. — 652 p.The third edition of this text has a new title. The previous Remote Sensing for Geologists: A Guide to Image Interpretation is now Remote Sensing for Geoscientists: Image Analysis and Integration. The title change reflects (1) that this edition applies to a broad spectrum of geosciences, not just geology; (2) remote sensing has become more than photointerpretation; and (3) an emphasis on integration of multiple remote sensing technologies to solve Earth science problems. Since publication of the second edition in 2001, new remote sensing systems have been acquiring not only visible, infrared, and microwave images, but also have been detecting atmospheric gases, ocean temperatures, wind speeds, and mapping minerals on the moon and planets, as well as recording potential fields and digital elevation data. The purpose of this text is to review systems and applications, explain what to look for when analyzing imagery, and stress the importance of integration of multiple remote sensing and field-based tools. Case histories are included to show how these systems are being used to best effect in exploration, engineering design, and environmental monitoring.