Table of Contents

Credits; Preface; 1. Integration of geographic information systems and remote sensing: a background to NCGIA initiative 12; 2. Rectification and registration; 3. Principles of change detection using digital remote sensor data; 4. Visualization and the integration of remote sensing and geographic information; 5. Amazonia: a system for supporting data-intensive modeling; 6. Accuracy; 7. Integration of remote sensing and GIS technologies for planning; 8. Global change research and geographic information systems requirements; 9. Research needed to improve remote sensing and GIS integration: conclusions and a look towards the future; References; Index.

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Applications of remote sensing and geographic information systems to resource management and environmental research.