Image Interpretation in Geology
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (902 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0632054085 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A list of URLs encourages exploration of some of the excellent remote image resources on the internet.New to the 3rd Edition is a CD-ROM (Mac and PC format) which contains an image gallery (with accompanying spectacles for viewing in 3-D), exercises, and TNTLite. This software, a fully-functional version of MicroImages Inc's TNTMips, encourages students to experience at first-hand the immense power of modern image processing and interpretation software, and will allow lecturers to devise a wide range of practical exercises to support their courses.. Since the first edition was published in 1987 Image Interpretation in Geology has established itself as essential reading for earth science, environmental science and physical geography students studying the geological applications of remote sensing and image interpretation. Geological applications such as mapping, mineral exploration, and geohazards are illustrated by numerous black-and-white photgraphs and a colour plate section. The book describes the fundamentals of remote data capture and image processing, their practical limitations, and new techniques such as digital radar imaging and hyperspectral data analysis
From the Back Cover Steve Drury's Image Interpretation in Geology has established itself as one of the key GIS texts aimed specifically at geology undergraduates. The book introduces the main data collection methods, but concentrates on how images can be used in geological interpretation, map-making, location of mineral deposits, etc. Central to the new edition is the inclusion of a CD-ROM which will contain (a) an image library and (2) TNTMips - a software package for image interpretation and manipulation.
L.A.Schratz said Informative,easy to read. Drury has accomplished a very comprehensive, yet understandable book. It focuses on satellite interpretation, especially on the Landsat series and holds many useful hints for the interpreter as well as background information of all systems like radar, Landsat TM or photography.The book is a how to guide for getting the most out of your remote sensing pictures without being a computer course. The chapter about interpretation of features in Geology is rather short, yet informative. With the afforda