Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-199) and index.
Contents:
List of abbreviations. 1 Understanding satellite remote sensing : Satellite remote sensing: what is it? -- Satellite remote sensing: how does it work? -- From satellite remote sensing to satellite data -- Data processing, software, and ground truthing -- Known caveats and challenges -- Conclusions. 2 Satellite-based monitoring of biodiversity : Genetic structure and composition -- Populations of species -- Species traits -- Ecosystem extent and structure -- Ecosystem composition -- Ecosystem functions -- Conclusions. 3 Satellite remote sensing and natural disturbances : Floods -- Wild fire -- Droughts -- Frost -- Extreme winter warming events -- Infestations and blooms -- Bleaching events -- Conclusions. 4 Satellite remote sensing and anthropogenic pressures on biodiversity : Deforestation and forest degradation -- Habitat fragmentation -- Urbansation -- Night-time light pollution -- Oil exploration and oil extraction activities -- Mineral extraction activities -- Oil spills and run-off -- Illegal fishing -- Roads -- Climate change -- Conclusions. 5 Satellite remote sensing and the management of invasive species : Invasive alien species: definitions -- Direct monitoring of invasive species occurrence -- Indirect detection of invasive species presence -- Predicting invasion -- Upcoming opportunities for satellite remote sensing technology to further inform invasion biology and management -- Conclusions. 6 Satellite remote sensing and the management of protected areas : Protected areas: a quick introduction -- Setting new protected areas -- Tracking changes in local climatic conditions -- Monitoring protected area effectiveness -- The Digital Observatory for Protected Areas -- Conclusions. 7 Satellite remote sensing and the management of wild species and habitats : Satellite imagery and species translocations -- Satellite remote sensing and the restoration of habits and ecosystems -- Satellites to identify corridors -- Conclusions. 8 Satellite remote sensing to support agriculture and forestry : Satellite remote sensing and forest management -- Crop monitoring -- Soil properties assessments -- Tracking changes in vegetation properties -- Conclusions. 9 Satellite remote sensing, environmental quality, and human health and wellbeing : Monitoring, predicting, and managing vector-borne disease -- Satellite remote sensing and air pollution -- Satellite remote sensing and water quality -- Satellite remote sensing and wellbeing -- Conclusions. 10 Satellite remote sensing in the policy sphere : Introducing the main international environmental agreements relevant to satellite-based monitoring activities -- Introducing the main platforms facilitating the integration of satellite remote sensing data at the convention level -- Policy-relevant conceptual frameworks for the coordination of natural resource monitoring efforts -- Current challenges -- Conclusions. 11 Future directions and challenges ahead : Future directions in remote sensing -- Upcoming opportunities for satellite remote sensing in support of the management of natural resources -- Upcoming challenges -- General conclusions. References -- Index.
Summary:
The ability to anticipate the impacts of global environmental changes on natural resources is fundamental to designing appropriate and optimised adaptation and mitigation strategies. However, this requires the scientific community to have access to reliable, large-scale information on spatio-temporal changes in the distribution of abiotic conditions and on the distribution, structure, composition, and functioning of ecosystems. Satellite remote sensing can provide access to some of this fundamental data by offering repeatable, standardised, and verifiable information that is directly relevant to the monitoring and management of our natural capital. This book demonstrates how ecological knowledge and satellite-based information can be effectively combined to address a wide array of current natural resource management needs. By focusing on concrete applied examples in both the marine and terrestrial realms, it will help pave the way for developing enhanced levels of collaboration between the ecological and remote sensing communities, as well as shaping their future research directions. -- Back cover.
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