Handbook of Research on Geospatial Science and Technologies

Joyce Gosata Maphanyane (University of Botswana, Botswana), Read Brown Mthanganyika Mapeo (University of Botswana, Botswana), and Modupe O. Akinola (University of Lagos, Nigeria)

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781522534402

EISBN13: 9781522534419

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3440-2

Description:

The impacts of climate change are beginning to be felt throughout the world, yet there is no clear explanation as to how these changes will alter our future. The research being conducted within the geospatial science field is pivotal to understanding the effects the global environment is experiencing.

The Handbook of Research on Geospatial Science and Technologies is an essential scholarly reference source that evaluates the current methodologies and trends in geospatial science, and how these insights provide society with more efficient and effective ways to manage natural resources. Featuring discussions on relevant topics such as cartography, geographical information systems, remotely sensed data, and sustainability management, this publication is an informative resource for all academicians, students, scientists, and researchers that are interested in emerging developments within geospatial science.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Cartography
Chemical Analysis
Climate Change
Crowdsourcing Environments
Data Management
Geographical information systems
Remotely Sensed Data
Sustainability Management

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