Urban Remote Sensing, 2nd Edition

“This volume is an indispensable update of the 1st edition. The inclusion of new sensors, state-of-the art image processing techniques and practical applications makes this a must-have for urban remote sensing scientists.” — Karen C. Seto, Yale University, Connecticut, USA

“This book provides a comprehensive overview of new developments in urban remote sensing, including novel techniques for image/signal processing applied to the monitoring of urban areas, and wider applications of urban remote sensing in order to meet societal and economic challenges. The book also covers other important aspects such as data, sensors, and systems for urban remote sensing, as well as applications for assessing and modeling urban landscape compositions, patterns, and structures. It is a fundamental reference for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in conducting in-depth studies and research on urban remote sensing.” — Antonio J. Plaza, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain

Remote sensing of urban areas is a very hot topic. This second edition of Urban Remote Sensing is both important and timely. It covers all major aspects of the field contributed by leading experts. —Jón Atli Benediktsson, University of Iceland

Qihao Weng is a professor of geography and urban studies at Indiana State University. He is an expert in remote sensing, GIS, and urban environmental studies. He has published extensively in these fields and has received numerous awards for his research.

Dale Quattrochi is a senior research scientist at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. He is a leading expert in the application of remote sensing to urban studies. He has published widely on this topic and has been involved in numerous NASA projects.

Paolo Gamba is a professor of telecommunications at the University of Pavia. He is an expert in remote sensing image analysis, particularly for urban areas. He has published extensively in this field and has been involved in numerous international projects.