Table of Contents

Section I Visible and Infrared1 Visible and Infrared Overview
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Physical and Technical Principles
1.3 Image Processing
1.4 Future Directions
Suggested Reading
References2 Photography Applications
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Photography of Coral Reefs
2.3 Photography Analysis and Classification Techniques
2.4 Example Applications of Photography
2.5 Conclusions and Future Directions
Suggested Reading
References3 Multispectral Applications
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Multispectral Analysis and Classification
3.3 Example Applications
3.4 Conclusions and Future Directions
Suggested Reading
References4 Hyperspectral Applications
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Hyperspectral Planning and Preprocessing
4.3 Hyperspectral Algorithms
4.4 Conclusions
Suggested Reading
References Section II LiDAR 5 LiDAR Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Physical Principles
5.3 Image Products and Environmental Variables
5.4 Processing and Validation Requirements
Suggested Reading
References6 LiDAR Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Example LiDAR Applications
6.3 Future Directions in LiDAR
6.4 Conclusion
Suggested Reading References 7 Integrated LiDAR and Hyperspectral
7.1 Introduction
7.2 LiDAR/Hyperspectral Processing
7.3 Applications of LiDAR/Hyperspectral Fusion
7.4 Summary and Discussion
Suggested Reading
References Section III Acoustic 8 Acoustic Methods Overview
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Physical and Technical Principles
8.3 Applications of Acoustics
8.4 Conclusion
Suggested Reading
References9 Acoustic Applications
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Applications
9.3 State of the Science and Future Directions
Suggested Reading
References 10 Deep Acoustic Applications
10.1 Introduction
10.2 History of Mapping Cold-Water Coral Habitats
10.3 Cold-Water Coral Mapping Example
10.4 Conclusions and Recommendations
Suggested Reading
References Section IV Thermal and Radar11 Thermal and Radar Overview
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Thermal Overview
11.3 Radar Overview
11.4 Conclusion
Suggested Reading
References12 Thermal Applications
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Thermal Data Products and Analysis
12.3 Example Thermal Applications
12.4 Future Directions
Suggested ReadingReferences13 Radar Applications
13.1 Introduction
13.2 HF Ocean Radar
13.3 VHF High Resolution Radar
13.4 Synthetic Aperture Radar
13.5 Scatterometers
13.6 X-band Wave Radars
13.7 Conclusions and Future Directions
Suggested Reading
References Section V Effective Use of Remote Sensing in Science and Management14 Validation
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Sampling Design and Accuracy Measures
14.3 Validation Literature Review
14.4 Conclusions and Recommendations
Suggested Reading
References15 Science and Management
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Research and Management Needs
15.3 Example Applications
15.4 Conclusions and Recommendations
Suggested Reading
ReferencesIndex

Reviews

From the Foreword:

"This remarkable book, Coral Reef Remote Sensing: A Guide for Mapping, Monitoring and Management, for the first time documents the full range of remote sensing systems, methodologies and measurement capabilities essential to understanding more fully the status and changes over time of coral reefs globally. Such information is essential and provides the foundation for policy development and for implementing management strategies to protect these critically endangered ecosystems. ... Included here is an overview of technologies for reef mapping, technical information useful for scientists and other research and policy development experts, ideas for application of remote sensing to resolve questions, and thoughts about future remote sensing technologies and their applications.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book to scientists, students, managers, remote sensing specialists and anyone who would like to be inspired by the ingenious new ways that have been developed and are being applied to solve one of the world's greatest challenges: how to take care of the ocean that takes care of us."
Sylvia A. Earle
National Geographic Explorer in Residence
Founder, Mission Blue