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SpatialStatisticsGeoSpatialInformationModeling andThematic MappingMohammed A. KalkhanColorado State University, Fort Collins, USA

Spatial Statistics: GeoSpatial InformationModeling and Thematic Mapping reviews thetypes and applications of geospatial informationdata, such as remote sensing, geographic infor-mation systems (GIS), and GPS as well as theirintegration into landscape-scale geospatial statisti-cal models and maps. The book explores how to extract information fromremotely sensed imagery, GIS, and GPS, and howto combine this with field data—vegetation, soil,and environmental—to produce a spatial modelthat can be reconstructed and displayed using GISsoftware. Readers learn the requirements and limi-tations of each geospatial modeling and mappingtool. Case studies with real-life examples illustrateimportant applications of the models.Topics covered in this book include:

• An overview of the geospatial informationsciences and technology and spatial statistics

• Sampling methods and applications, includingprobability sampling and nonrandom sampling,and issues to consider in sampling and plotdesign

• Fine and coarse scale variability • Spatial sampling schemes and spatial pattern • Linear and spatial correlation statistics,including Moran’s I, Geary’s C, cross-correla-tion statistics, and inverse distance weighting

• Geospatial statistics analysis using stepwiseregression, ordinary least squares, variogram,kriging, spatial auto-regression, binary classification trees, cokriging, and geospatialmodels for presence and absence data

• How to use R statistical software to work onstatistical analyses and case studies, and todevelop a geospatial statistical model

The book includes practical examples and labora-tory exercises using ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcGIS, andother popular software for geospatial modeling. Itis accessible to readers from various fields, with-out requiring advanced knowledge of geospatialinformation sciences or quantitative methods.

Catalog no. 69764, May 2011, 184 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6976-1, $79.95 / £33.99Also available as an eBook

Geoinformaticsin AppliedGeomorphologyEdited by

Siddan AnbazhaganPeriyar University, Salem, India

S.K. SubramanianNational Remote Sensing Centre,Balanagar, India

Xiaojun YangFlorida State University, Tallahassee, USA

With recent innovations in the arena of remotesensing and geographic information systems,the use of geoinformatics in applied geomor-phology is receiving more attention than ever.Geoinformatics in Applied Geomorphologyexamines how modern concepts, technologies,and methods in geoinformatics can be used tosolve a wide variety of applied geomorphologicproblems, such as characterization of arid,coastal, fluvial, aeolian, glacial, karst, and tectoniclandforms; natural hazard zoning and mitigations;petroleum exploration; and groundwater explo-ration and management.Using case studies to illustrate concepts andmethods, this book covers:

• Arid environments, such as the Thar desert,West Texas, the Qatar Peninsula, and theDead Sea areas

• Coastal shoreline changes in Kuwait

• Coastal zone management in India

• An estuarine bathymetric study of Tampa Bayin Florida

• Fluvial landforms of the Elbe river basin inGermany

• Subsurface coastal geomorphology andcoastal morphological changes due totsunamis in the East coast of India

• The Himalayas, Jammu & Kashmir, WesternGhats, and Precambrian terrain of SouthIndia

The result of extensive research by an interdisci-plinary team of contributors, Geoinformatics inApplied Geomorphology is designed for stu-dents, researchers, and professionals in the areasof geomorphology, geological engineering,geography, remote sensing, and geographicinformation systems.

Catalog no. K11498, June 2011, 397 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3048-2, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook




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40 Years of Urban DataManagement. MakingContributions for the FutureEdited by

Massimo RumorUniversity of Venice IUAV, Italy

Sisi ZlatanovaDelft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Catalog no. K13296, September 2011, c. 700 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-67491-1, $199.95 / £129.00

Spatial DataInfrastructuresin ContextNorth and SouthEdited by

Zorica Nedovic-Budic,Joep Crompvoets, andYola GeorgiadouWith contributions from international experts, thisbook presents cutting edge Spatial DataInfrastructure (SDI) research on information tech-nology, systems, and infrastructures that is theo-retically-based and empirically supported. It exam-ines the complexities involved in the establish-ments of SDIs in the Northern and Southern hemi-spheres and use of SDIs in a variety of cultural,societal, and institutional contexts. The focus is onurban and regional levels where socio-economicand environmental sustainability is realized.

Catalog no. K11381, April 2011, 288 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2802-1, $99.95 / £63.99Also available as an eBook

Local Modelsfor SpatialAnalysisSecond EditionChristopher D. LloydQueen's University, Belfast,Northern Ireland, UK

With new chapters addressing spatial patterningin single variables and spatial relations, this sec-ond edition provides guidance to a wide varietyof real-world problems. Focusing on solutions, itpresents a complete introduction to key conceptsand a clear mapping of the methods discussed.The text explores connections between meth-ods. In addition, every chapter now includes linksto key related studies. The author clearly distin-guishes between local and global methods andprovides more detailed coverage of geographicalweighting, image texture measures, local spatialautocorrelation, multicollinearity, and geograph-ically weighted regression.

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Local Modelling. Grid Data.Spatial Patterning in Single Variables. SpatialRelations. Spatial Prediction 1: DeterministicMethods, Curve Fitting, and Smoothing. SpatialPrediction 2: Geostatistics. Point Patterns andCluster Detection. Summary: Local Models forSpatial Analysis. Index.

Catalog no. K11433, January 2011, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2919-6, $89.95 / £57.99Also available as an eBook

New Edition of a Bestseller!

PracticalHandbook forWetlandIdentificationand DelineationSecond EditionJohn G. Lyon and Lynn Krise LyonClifton, Virginia, USA

Series: Mapping Science

Describing wetlands, their functions, and a varietyof assessment methods, this new edition of abestseller offers solutions to real-world problemsand covers important subjects including methodsfor the identification and delineation of wetlandboundaries and the evaluation of wetlands usingaerial photography. It covers indicators of hydro-logical, chemical, and biological processes andpresents information on soil surveys and plantmeasurements. Fully revised and updated, thisedition provides additional content on wetlandpermits and regulations, legal considerations, andupdated mapping and surveying techniques.

Catalog no. K11769, March 2011, 208 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3891-4, $119.95 / £76.99Also available as an eBook






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GISCartographyA Guide to EffectiveMap DesignGretchen N. PetersonPetersonGIS, Seattle,Washington, USA

"Gretchen’s book is something that you can usealmost anywhere with any medium and won’t getout of date. That is a great value that most techni-cal computing books overlook. GIS Cartographyis a great resource to have and one that I’m gladthat I have in my technical library. I’m guessingthough that it will spend more time next to mycomputer than on the bookshelf."

—James Fee, spatiallyadjusted.com, June 2009

Packed full of in-depth information and advice,this book covers all facets of map creation. Itcovers classic cartographic standards such ascolors, fonts, and data specific mapping tech-niques; supplies the cultivation of creative skillsand recommendations for novel designapproaches. The text provides a layout elementchecklist, font size charts, geologic color stan-dards, file format pros and cons, example layoutdesign, presented in a down to earth writingstyle. The author draws on classic map-designconcepts, the latest design theory, and manyother disciplines, demonstrating how to createend results that are clear, informative, anduniquely suited to their purpose.

• Draws from multiple disciplines, includingcreative science, landscape architecture, andcognitive science

• Focuses on the overall page design and,especially, what needs to be on it and whatdoesn’t need to be on it

• Covers the fundamental fonts and color inlayout and map design

• Provides descriptions of common GIS mapdata as they relate to map design

• Discusses the intricacies of and tactics usedfor several common output formats such asslides, reports, posters, and Web

Catalog no. 82132, 2009, 248 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8213-5, $92.95 / £58.99Also available as an eBook

Advances inWeb-based GIS,MappingServices andApplicationsEdited by

Songnian Li,Suzana Dragicevic, and Bert Veenendaal

A detailed look at the field of web-based GIS andmapping services and applications, this bookreviews current progress and achievements, whilelooking forward to future developments. Itaddress issues involved in constant updating ofrelated web and geospatial technologies as well asthe revolution of web mapping caused by main-stream IT vendors. The text includes coverage ofincreased interest in geo-spatial information tech-nologies and increasing demand for prompt andeffective spatial information services. It highlightsapplications in business, government services,enterprise computing, and social networking.

Catalog no. K10670, May 2011, 400 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-80483-7, $159.95 / £109.00Also available as an eBook

Spatial DecisionSupport SystemsPrinciples and PracticesRamanathanSugumaran and John DegrooteUniversity of Northern Iowa,Cedar Falls, USA

This book provides a comprehensive examina-tion of the various aspects of SDSS evolution,components, architecture, and implementation.Integrating research from a variety of disciplines,it supplies a complete overview of SDSS tech-nologies and their application. This ground-breaking reference provides thorough coverageof the roots of SDSS. It explains the core princi-ples of SDSS, how to use them in various deci-sion making contexts, and how to design anddevelop them using readily available enablingtechnologies and commercial tools.

Catalog no. 62093, January 2011, 507 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6209-0, $119.95 / £76.99Also available as an eBook





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AdvancedGeoinformationScienceEdited by

Chaowei Yang, David Wong, Qianjun Miao, and Ruixin Yang

With pioneering editors and expert contributors,Advanced Geoinformation Science exploreshow certain technical aspects of geoinformationhave been used and could be used to addressglobal issues such as tsunamis, hurricanes, eco-nomic crises, epidemics, and emergencyresponses. Enhanced with color illustrations, liveexamples such as GOS and AirNow, and insightsfrom NASA, EPA, and USGS, the book delineatesthe problems communities are likely to face andexplains how advanced geoinformation sciencecan be a part of their solution.


Subdividing the LandMetes and Boundsand RectangularSurvey SystemsGaby M. NeunzertColorado School of Mines,Golden, USA

Ideally, every tract of land has a description onpaper and a physical survey on the ground. Whenboundary disputes arise, all parties concernedmust quickly learn the vocabulary and processesinvolved with real estate. Written for anyoneworking in real estate transactions, this book pro-vides this essential background. It defines keylegal terms and the structure of the U.S. LandSurvey System and offers many illustrations andtables that clearly explain the concepts.


GeomaticsEngineeringA Practical Guide to Project DesignClement A. OgajaCalifornia State University,Fresno, USA

This nuts and bolts resource examines key com-ponents and aspects of land surveying and geo-matics projects. It reviews the experience of pastprojects and identifies priority areas of attentionfor planning new projects. Ideal for students, thetext guides readers through the project designand request-for-proposal process commonlyused for soliciting professional geomatics engi-neering services. The author provides an under-standing of professional and ethical responsibili-ty, the impact of engineering solutions in a glob-al and social context, and a host of other con-temporary issues such as budgetary and sched-uling constraints.


Location-BasedInformationSystemsDeveloping Real-Time TrackingApplicationsMiguel A. Labrador and Alfredo J. Perez University of South Florida, Tampa, USA

Pedro M. WightmanUniversidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia

This book describes the technical componentsneeded to create location-based services with anemphasis on nonproprietary, freely availablesolutions that work across different technologiesand platforms. Each chapter presents a generalreal-time tracking system example that can beeasily adapted to target any application domainand that can incorporate other sensor data tomake the system "participatory sensing" or"human-centric sensing." A companion websiteoffers many supporting materials.








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GlobalNavigationSatelliteSystemsInsights into GPS,GLONASS, Galileo,Compass and OthersB. BhattaComputer Aided Design Centre,Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

Specifically designed as an introductory refer-ence, this volume provides thorough coverageof the basic principles and techniques of GNSS.It starts with the history and basic concepts andsubsequently provides extensive coverage ofGNSS constellations, GNSS signals, errors andaccuracy issues, positioning methods, augmen-tations, satellite geodesy, and GNSS receivers. Italso presents a wide spectrum of GNSS applica-tions and practical issues involved in surveying,mapping, and navigation.

Catalog no. K12980, June 2011, 438 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-66560-5, $139.95 / £89.00

GISApplications inAgricultureVolume Two: NutrientManagement forEnergy EfficiencyEdited by

David E. Clay andJohn F. ShanahanAnalyzing the impact of different nutrient man-agement scenarios on energy efficiency, this refer-ence offers powerful techniques to help farmersproduce greater abundance at lower costs.Sections cover manure management; water andnutrient management in relation to energy effi-ciency and ethanol production; matching crops,landscape positions, and nutrient management;and nitrogen and energy efficiency. The bookincludes a broad range of GIS techniques usefulover a range of spatial and temporal scales.

Includes an interactive CD to help readers work through examples and data.

Catalog no. 92707, February 2011, 472 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9270-7, $139.95 / £89.00Also available as an eBook

HydrologyA Science of NatureEdited by

Andre MusyEcole Polytechnique Federale deLausanne (EPFL), Switzerland

Christophe HigyService Intercommunal deGestion (SIGE), Vevey,Switzerland

Looking beyond a purely scientific discussion ofhydrology, the authors of this volume emphasizethat mankind needs to recognize the urgency ofthe situation in which our water is threatened.Providing a comprehensive overview of thebroad and complex field of hydrology, the bookexplores the water cycle, its various compo-nents, and its interactions with the environmentin which it develops and interacts. Through thiswork, the editors and contributors endeavor tocontribute to the sustainable development ofour society and our environment.

Catalog no. N10334, January 2011, 346 pp.ISBN: 978-1-57808-709-9, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook

GIS Applicationsin AgricultureVolume Three:Invasive SpeciesEdited by

Sharon A. ClayThis volume focuses on GIS applications in thefight against invasive species, including weeds,insects, disease, and microbes. It offers practicalapplications for mapping and managing inva-sives and presents research on GIS applicationsin monitoring, tracking, modeling, forecasting,and managing, as well as assessing for econom-ic and environmental impacts. The book coversa variety of agricultural settings, including annu-al and perennial cropland, pastures, rangeland,conservation reserve, and riparian areas such asconservation buffers.

Includes an interactive CD ROM with sample GIS applications








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Manual ofGeospatialScience andTechnologySecond EditionEdited by

John D. Bossler, Robert B. McMaster,Chris Rizos, and James B. CampbellThe Manual of Geospatial Science andTechnology is the authoritative guide for settingup and managing GIS projects. Significantlyupdated and expanded to reflect advances inthe technology, applications, and usage of thegeospatial sciences, the second editition intro-duces the fundamentals in mathematics andphysics needed to perform area-wide mapping,inventory, data conversion, and analysis. Anexpanded index, new and revised figures, acolor insert, and an easier to read format areamong the many improvements to this edition.


GIS in Hospitaland HealthcareEmergencyManagementRic Skinner, GISPThe Stonybrook Group, LLC,Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Illustrating a wide range of practical applica-tions, this book explains how hospitals andhealthcare facilities can improve their emer-gency management and disaster preparednessthrough the use of GIS. The text aims to raisethe level of understanding of the role of GIS inemergency management planning among hos-pital healthcare emergency managers, risk man-agers, decision-makers, and regulating andaccrediting organizations. The author coversspatial aspects of planning, preparedness,response, and recovery.

Includes CD-ROM with color images, useful forms, exercises, and additional resources

Catalog no. K11128, 2010, 279 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2129-9, $99.95 / £63.99Also available as an eBook

RapidBioassessmentof StreamHealthDuncan L. Hughes,James Gore, Michele P. Brossett, and John R. OlsonRegulatory agencies can only determine if thestreams that they are examining fall withinguidelines once a stream health classificationsystem has been developed. This book describesthe processes needed to create a regional systemfor assessing the health of streams using a rela-tively rapid system of analysis. The author pres-ents unbiased approaches to determining refer-ence streams with methods for monitoring andsampling invertebrates as well as laboratorymethods for subsampling.


Second Edition of a Bestseller!

Basic GISCoordinatesSecond EditionJan Van SickleVan Sickle LLC, Denver,Colorado, USA

Outlining the basic principles of coordinate sys-tems, this second edition covers ellipsoids,datums, and plane coordinates as they are usedin GIS and GPS. It also covers the geoid and theconcepts of elevation. The author explains com-plex topics in a logical progression and in a man-ner which is neither too complicated nor over-simplified. The new edition expands the materialwith updates that have occurred in the field dur-ing the past five years, especially in the WorldGeodetic System and International TerrestrialReference Frame. It also includes the upcomingGNSS constellations and coordinate implications.








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City Planningfor CivilEngineers,EnvironmentalEngineers, andSurveyorsKurt W. BauerSE Wisconsin Regional PlanningCommission, USA

“… an authoritative resource for those new to theland-use arena and to those wanting to improvetheir knowledge and add value to their land sur-veying practices.”

—Jeff Salmon, in Professional Surveyor Magazine

Unique in both purpose and approach, this vol-ume promotes the cooperative and collegial par-ticipation of civil engineers in the urban plan-ning process. It presents land use planning as afoundation for infrastructure systems planningand development. It covers plan zoning, landsubdivision control, official mapping, and more.


GIS,EnvironmentalModeling andEngineeringSecond EditionAllan BrimicombeUniversity of East London, UK

“This book provides a guiding paradigm for thestudy of the current possibilities for mutual synergybetween geospatial contextualization and themathematical and algorithmic formulations ofmodel/simulation inputs and outputs. This volumewould undoubtedly enrich the libraries of thoseprofessionals who are seeking a deeper under-standing of how to better integrate environmentaland engineering modeling - both with and fromwithin a GIS, constituting a valuable resource forresearch projects and course materials.”

—Demetrio P. Zourarakis, in PhotogrammetricEngineering & Remote Sensing, January 2011


GeographicalInformationScienceNarayan Panigrahi

Over the last decade, GIS has established itself asa collaborative information processing systemthat is increasing in popularity. This bookaddresses the GIS user domain—encompassingstudents, users, and engineers. The processingcapability of GIS along with the mathematicsand formulae involved in arriving at a solutionare explained for students and cartographers.The work flow of the whole system, its output,and applications are illustrated from an engi-neer’s point of view.

Catalog no. N10095, 2010, 292 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1004-0, $92.95 / £58.99

Principles ofModelingUncertainties inSpatial Dataand SpatialAnalysesWenzhong ShiThe Hong Kong PolytechnicUniversity, Kowloon

This book addresses one of the fundamental the-oretical issues in GIS: uncertainties in spatial dataand analysis. Along with presenting researchfindings, the text provides methods to controluncertainties in GIS applications. The author dis-cusses his own unique research in modelingpositional uncertainty based on probability the-ory and statistics. He introduces novel areas,such as uncertainty-based spatial mining, to pro-vide a new prospective on the theory and appli-cations of GIS. Researchers, students, and pro-fessionals working in GIS can benefit from thisinsightful presentation.








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New Frontiersin UrbanAnalysisIn Honor of Atsuyuki OkabeEdited by

Yasushi Asami, Yukio Sadahiro, and Toru IshikawaUniversity of Tokyo, Japan

Bringing together the world’s leading experts inurban analysis, this volume applies the theoriesand models of Atsuyuko Okabe, Japan’s preemi-nent spatial analyst, to case studies in urbanplanning, transport, administration, and publichealth in the context of the highly advancedJapanese planning system. It includes informa-tion that has never appeared in English, cover-ing the development of techniques in GIS, spa-tial modeling, and methodologies of spatialanalysis as they are applied to urban environ-ments. Each of the contributors has workeddirectly with or studied under Professor Okabe.


The ElectronicChart Displayand InformationSystem (ECDIS)An OperationalHandbookAdam WeintritFaculty of Navigation, GdyniaMaritime University, Poland

"For a long time to come, it will be the technicalbible for ECDIS for not only providing informationfor training programs but also for engineers main-taining ECDIS Systems in the field."

--George W. Kimball, Electronics Certifier, Instructorand Evaluator, Training Ship STATE OF MAINE, Retired

Manager Raytheon Marine Systems, USA

The IAMU model course on training in the operational useof ECDIS presented in this book may be used by staff andstudents of any maritime university, navigational facultyand training institution as alternative or supplement to

IMO Model Course 1.27.


Spatial DataQualityFrom Process toDecisionsEdited by

Rodolphe Devillers and Helen GoodchildMemorial University, St. Johns, Canada

This book provides an overview of recentresearch in the field of spatial data quality, whichlooks at understanding, measuring, describing,and communicating information about theimperfections of geographic data used by GISand other mapping software. It presents resultsfrom a number of research projects in this area,from the assessment of data accuracy to legalaspects relating to the quality of geographicinformation. The international contributorsfocus on the relationship between the quality ofgeographic data and the quality of decisionsbased on such data.


Third Edition ofa Bestseller!

The GlobalPositioningSystem andArcGISThird EditionMichael KennedyUniversity of Kentucky,Lexington, USA

Retaining the in-depth description of GPS and itsapplications to GIS that made previous editionsso popular, this third edition includes a discus-sion of general procedures that allows the textto be applicable to a variety of hardware/soft-ware products. It details how to use GPS as asource of input to GIS regardless of the data cap-ture mechanism. Updates to this edition includeArcGis Desktop, ESRI software, and an accompa-nying CD with GPS data sets for exercises inTrimble SSF and ESRI shapefile formats.








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GeographicInformationSystems inWaterResourcesEngineeringLynn E. JohnsonUniversity of Colorado, Denver, USA

This book provides a fundamental understand-ing of GIS, including how to develop and ana-lyze geographic data, how to differentiatebetween the various types of geographic data,and how to assess the operational requirementsneeded to implement GIS. With an introductionto primary remote sensing as well as methods ofinterpretation and analysis, the text focuses onhow GIS data can be applied to water resourceanalysis models. Such applications include watersupply demand forecasting, hydrologic model-ing watersheds, modeling erosion, and non-point sources of water pollution.


Second Editionof a Bestseller!

GeographicData Miningand KnowledgeDiscoverySecond EditionEdited byHarvey J. MillerUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA

Jiawei HanUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

This second edition includes updated materialon geographic knowledge discovery, geograph-ic data warehouse research, map cubes, spatialdependency, spatial clustering methods, cluster-ing techniques for trajectory data, INGENS 2.0,and geovisualization techniques. Recognizingthe growth in mobile technologies and trajecto-ry data, this edition provides five new chapterson knowledge discovery from spatiotemporaland mobile objects databases. It also containsnew chapters on data quality issues, medoidcomputation, geographically weighted regres-sion, and an integrated approach to multivariateanalysis and geovisualization.

Catalog no. C3974, 2009, 486 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7397-3, $92.95 / £58.99Also available as an eBook Quality Aspects

in Spatial DataMiningEdited by

Alfred SteinWageningen Ag University,The Netherlands

Wenzhong ShiThe Hong Kong PolytechnicUniversity, Kowloon

Wietske BijkerITC, Enschede, The Netherlands

In this cohesive collection of peer-reviewedchapters, respected international researcherspresent the latest spatial data advancements,covering data acquisition, geoinformation theo-ry, spatial statistics, and dissemination. Stressingpractical considerations, a significant portion ofthe text is dedicated to data quality applications.Many of these demonstrate how the needs ofusers trigger new scientific developments. Eachtopic is looked at from a conceptual, applied,and methodological point of view.


Land UseScenariosEnvironmentalConsequences ofDevelopmentAlan W. Shearer, David A. Mouat, Scott D. Bassett,Michael W. Binford,Craig W. Johnson, Justin A. Saarinen, Alan W. Gertler, andJulide KoracinEmploying a set of analyses to understand inter-related consequences of urbanization, this bookexplores a range of bio-geographic conditions. Itaddresses the complex social challenges associ-ated with the dual roles of federally ownedlands, which support both a primary mission aswell as the conservation of natural resources.








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The 3-D GlobalSpatial DataModelFoundation of the Spatial DataInfrastructureEarl F. BurkholderNew Mexico State University, Las Cruces, USA

This groundbreaking spatial model incorporatesboth a functional model and a stochastic modelto connect the physical world to the ECEF rec-tangular system. Combining horizontal and ver-tical data into a single, three-dimensional data-base, this authoritative monograph provides alogical development of theoretical concepts andpractical tools that can be used to handle spatialdata more efficiently. The book clearly describesprocedures that can be used to handle bothECEF and flat-Earth rectangular components inthe context of a rigorous global environment.


TopographicLaser Rangingand ScanningPrinciples andProcessingEdited by

Jie ShanPurdue University, WestLafayette, Indiana, USA

Charles K. TothOhio State University, Columbus, USA

This volume provides a systematic, in-depthintroduction to the basic theories and principlesof LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technol-ogy and data processing, which over the pastdecade has been successfully used for topo-graphic mapping and 3-D visualization. Theinformation collected meets the needs of thoseworking across the many fields LiDAR impacts,including electrical engineering, signal process-ing, navigation theory, pattern recognition, andmachine learning.

Catalog no. 51423, 2009, 590 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5142-1, $139.95 / £89.00

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HyperspectralRemote Sensingof Tropical andSubTropicalForestsEdited by

Margaret KalacskaMcGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

G. Arturo Sanchez-AzofeifaUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

This unique peer-reviewed volume illustrates thepotential of hyperspectral remote sensing withregard to a variety of forest applications, with spe-cific consideration for tropical forest ecosystems.The authors illustrate the use of analysis tech-niques including hyperspectral reflectance indices,spectral mixture analysis, pattern classification,band selection, partial least-squares, linear dis-criminant analysis, and radiative transfer models.

A CD-ROM including additional hyperspectral color images is included.


GPS for LandSurveyorsThird EditionJan Van SickleVan Sickle LLC, Denver,Colorado, USA

Providing an accessible yet rigorous introductionto the subject, this book offers a practical guideto the techniques used in real GPS surveying. Itexplores recent advances in the field, coveringtopics such as block IIF and control segmentmodernization. From the design of a GPS surveyto observation and post-processing, this bookpresents an overview of GPS modernization andexplains the fundamentals of GPS codes such asTRANSIT. The text also features an in-depth dis-cussion of the global navigation satellite system(GNSS).








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HyperspectralRemote Sensingof VegetationEdited by

Prasad S. ThenkabailU.S. Geological Survey, Arizona, USA

John G. LyonClifton, Virginia, USA

Alfredo HueteUniversity of Technology, Sydney, Australia

With contributions from international experts inhyperspectral data, this book demonstrates theexperience, utility, methods, and models neededto study terrestrial vegetation using hyperspectraldata. Each chapter focuses on specific applica-tions, reviews existing knowledge, highlights theadvances made, and provides guidance forappropriate use of hyperspectral data in the studyof vegetation. The book considers numerousapplications including crop yield modeling, cropbiophysical and biochemical property characteri-zation, and crop moisture assessment. Case stud-ies from a variety of continents are included.

Features

• Offers expertise on hyperspectral remotesensing of agriculture, crop water use, plantspecies detection, crop productivity, andwater productivity mapping and modeling

• Details practical methods for conductingwork

• Reviews existing technology

• Includes case studies from several continents

• Offers complete solutions; from methods toapplications inventory and modeling

Selected Table of Contents

Introduction and overview. Hyperspectral sensor systems. Data mining, algorithms,indices. Leaf and plant biophysical and biochemical properties. Vegetation biophysicalproperties. Vegetation processes and function(et, water use, gpp, lue, phenology). Speciesidentification. Land cover applications.Detecting crop management, plant stress, anddisease. Hyperspectral data in global changestudies. Concluding chapter. Appendix.

Catalog no. K12019, October 2011, c. 736 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-4537-0, $199.95 / £121.00

SurfaceModelingHigh Accuracy andHigh Speed MethodsTian-Xiang YueChinese Academy of Sciences,Institute of GeographicalSciences and Natural ResourcesResearch, Beijing

Series: Applied Ecology andEnvironmental Management

Although GIS provides powerful functionality forspatial analysis, data overlay, and storage, thesespatially oriented systems lack the ability to repre-sent temporal dynamics. However, rapid develop-ment of computing technology in recent yearshas made real-time spatial analysis and real-timedata visualization realizable. Based on newlydeveloped methods, Surface Modeling: HighAccuracy and High Speed Methods exploressolutions to big-error and slow-efficiency prob-lems, two critical challenges that have longplagued those working in with geographicalinformation system (GIS) and computer-aideddesign (CAD). By developing high accuracy and high speedmethods for surface modeling, the book:

• Builds a bridge between the mathematical-oriented theory of surface modeling and theuser-oriented application

• Examines a novel method of high accuracysurface modeling (HASM) in terms of thefundamental theorem of surfaces

• Analyzes the coefficient matrix and developsan adaptive method of HASM (HASM-AM), amulti-grade method of HASM (HASM-MG), andan adjustment method of HASM (HASM-AD)

• Uses numerical tests and real world studies to demonstrate that HASM-AM, HASM-MG,and HASM-AD have highly accelerated computational speed, especially for simulationswith huge computational work

The book discusses a HASM-based method fordynamic simulation (HASM-FDS), and thenapplies HASM methods to simulate terrains, cli-mate change, ecosystem change, land cover, andsoil properties. It demonstrates HASM's potentialfor simulating population distribution, human car-rying capacity, ecosystem services, ecologicaldiversity, change detection, and wind velocity. Thebook concludes with a discussion of the problemsthat exist in surface modeling on a global level.

Catalog no. K10913, February 2011, 711 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1758-2, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook






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Remote Sensingof ProtectedLandsEdited by

Yeqiao WangUniversity of Rhode Island, USA

Remote Sensing Applications Series

Providing a suite of remote sensing-basedapproaches for dealing with the inventory andmonitoring of protected lands around theworld, this book addresses contemporary issuesin monitoring, conservation planning, andecosystem forecasting. It presents the state-of-the-art in satellite-based remote sensing andcompares protected lands with unprotectedareas to measure ecosystem and environmentalchanges under factors such as human-inducedland cover change and climate change. Casestudies are included to illustrate key concepts.

Catalog no. K11949, November 2011, c. 648 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-4187-7, $139.95 / £89.00

Rip CurrentsBeach Safety, PhysicalOceanography, andWave ModelingEdited by

Stephen Leathermanand John FletemeyerFlorida International University,Miami, Florida, USA

An examination of advances in rip currentresearch, this book provides a better under-standing of the dynamics, mechanisms, and pre-dictability of rip currents. A practical guide, itbridges the gap between rip current science andthe implementation of appropriate public safetyeducation. Coverage includes rip current predic-tion and modeling; case studies from the UK,France, Spain, Germany, Eastern Europe, Israel,Australia, and Japan; rip currents in the GreatLakes; public safety procedures; the legal impli-cations of rip current drowning; and more.

Catalog no. K11772, May 2011, 293 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3896-9, $119.95 / £76.99Also available as an eBook

MicrowavePropagationand RemoteSensingAtmosphericInfluences withModels andApplications

Pranab Kumar KarmakarUniversity of Calcutta, West Bengal, India

This book deals with both microwave propaga-tion and remote sensing in various atmosphericand tropospheric conditions. After discussingthe derived parameters of water, the text coversfree space propagation, as well as conditionsand constituents such as water vapor and vaporpressure, density, and ray bending. It alsoexplores Maxwell's equations and free space losscalculations, in addition to reflection, interfer-ence, polarization of electromagnetic waves,radio refraction, and atmospheric turbulence.

Catalog no. K12214, August 2011, 254 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-4899-9, $129.95 / £82.00

Remote Sensingof the MineEnvironmentSebnem Duzgun andNuray Demirel

Comprehensive in scope, this volume providesan introduction to monitoring the environmen-tal impacts of mining activities, such as minesubsidence monitoring, slope stability monitor-ing, reclamation planning and implementation,and post closure mine monitoring. Featuringself-contained chapters, it discusses in detail thenecessary principles and techniques. The book isenhanced by illustrative case studies demon-strating how to apply different remote sensingdata, as well as techniques for different minemonitoring purposes.

Catalog no. K11524, July 2011, 220 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-87879-1, $79.95 / £49.99








Advances inEnvironmentalRemote SensingSensors, Algorithms,and ApplicationsEdited by

Qihao WengIndiana State University, USA


Featuring contributors from 17 countries, thisbook systematically presents recent advances inenvironmental remote sensing. First, the textprovides the latest developments in remotesensing data and sensor systems, paying specialattention to LIDAR, high spatial-resolution sens-ing, hyperspectral sensing, and data fusion ofvarious sensors. Next, it examines cutting-edgealgorithms and techniques for the detection,interpretation, characterization, and modelingof Earth surface features. The final sectionexplores applications of current data, sensors,algorithms, and techniques to the remote sens-ing of land, vegetation, water, and air.


EcosystemFunction inSavannasMeasurement andModeling at Landscapeto Global ScalesEdited by

Michael J. HillUniversity of North Dakota,Grand Forks, USA

Niall P. HananColorado State University, Fort Collins, USA

Spanning biophysics, biochemistry, land usechange, and measuring and modeling, this bookaddresses the quantitative spatial and temporaldynamics of global savannas. It describes theglobal savanna biome in terms of broad ecolog-ical properties, temporal dynamics, disturbancelevels, and human dimensions. The text exam-ines carbon, water, energy, and trace gas fluxesfor major global savanna regions. It also looks atquantitative surface properties of savannas thatcan be retrieved using remote sensing, presentsnumerical approaches to explore savannadynamics, and explores the unification of savan-na modeling and measurement.


Through-the-Wall RadarImagingEdited by

Moeness G. AminVillanova University,Pennsylvania, USA

This book discusses the emerging field ofthrough-the-wall radar imaging. It offers theory,analyses, and experimentations and covers keyresearch and development efforts in signal pro-cessing, array processing, EM modeling, anten-na design, SAR, Doppler signature estimation,and polar difference imaging. The book providesresearch findings with real solutions to real prob-lems. It also shows the impact of various types ofwalls on image resolution and quality andexplores the various approaches to address theseissues.


Airborne andTerrestrial LaserScanningEdited byGeorge VosselmanInstitute for Geo-InformationScience and Earth Observation(ITC), Enschede, The Netherlands

Hans-Gerd MaasInstitute of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Dresden University of Technology, Germany

This book provides a comprehensive overview ofthe major applications of airborne and terrestriallaser scanning. It focuses on principles andmethods and presents an integrated treatmentof airborne and terrestrial laser scanning tech-nology. After consideration of the technologyand processing methods, the book turns toapplications, such as engineering, forestry, cul-tural heritage, extraction of 3D building models,and mobile mapping. This book brings togetherthe various facets of the subject in a coherenttext that will be relevant for advanced students,academics and practitioners.Catalog no. N10162, 2010, 320 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-2798-7, $139.95








Remote Sensingof GlaciersTechniques forTopographic, Spatialand ThematicMapping of GlaciersEdited by

Petri K.E. PellikkaDepartment of Geosciences andGeography, University of Helsinki, Finland

W. Gareth ReesScott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge University, England

This book covers topics ranging from early ter-restrial photogrammetry to the latest airbornelaser and satellite radar methods for investigat-ing glacier change. Providing important back-ground information on instruments and tech-niques of measurement, the book discusses themass balance and flow of glaciers and physicalprinciples that underlie remote sensing at vari-ous wavelengths. This volume presents afocused view of glacier measurement and moni-toring, making it an important contribution toinvestigations of glacier mass balance.


Image Analysis,Classification,and ChangeDetection inRemote SensingWith Algorithms for ENVI/IDL, Second EditionMorton J. CantyJuelich Research Center, Germany

Updated to cover the latest versions of the ENVIsoftware environment, the new edition of thispopular text covers support vector machinesand other kernel-based methods. Illustratingmany programming examples in the array-ori-ented language IDL, the text covers basicFourier, wavelet, principal components and min-imum noise fraction transformations; convolu-tion filters, topographic modeling, image-to-image registration and ortho-rectification;image fusion; supervised and unsupervised landcover classification with neural networks; hyper-spectral analysis; multivariate change detection.

A solutions manual is available upon qualified course adoption.


CAD and GISIntegrationHassan A. KarimiUniversity of Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania, USA

Burcu AkinciCarnegie Mellon University,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Problem solving through CAD and GIS requires aproper integration of these systems for efficientand effective processing of data and operations.This book provides in-depth descriptions of exist-ing and emerging methodologies, techniques,and technologies for integrating CAD and GISand includes example applications requiring effi-cient and effective solutions through properCAD/GIS integration. The text delineates thetechnical aspects of integrating CAD/GIS, help-ing readers learn concepts and techniques toanalyze, design, and implement projects rangingfrom the simple to the complex.

Catalog no. AU6805, 2010, 247 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6805-4, $92.95 / £58.99Also available as an eBook

Remote Sensingof CoastalEnvironmentsEdited by

Yeqiao WangUniversity of Rhode Island,Kingston, USA


Edited by a PECASE award recipient, this bookprovides unrivaled coverage of the issues uniqueto coastal environments. It presents the best avail-able data for measuring and monitoring coastalzones and explains how to use this data toaddress current issues in coastal zone manage-ment. The text illustrates recent developments inactive remote sensing, hyperspectral remote sens-ing, high spatial resolution remote sensing, theintegration of remote sensing, and in situ data.The book includes case studies that illustrateremote sensing applications in coastal issues.









Fundamentalsof SatelliteRemote SensingEdited by

Emilio ChuviecoUniversidad de Alcala, Spain

Alfredo HueteUniversity of Arizona, Tucson, USA

An extensive review of remote sensing principleswith emphasis on environmental applications,this book discusses a wide range of topics, fromphysical principles to data acquisition systemsand visual and digital interpretation techniques.The authors present interpretation approachessuch as hyperspectral analysis, high-spatial reso-lution data, fusion techniques, and radiativetransfer models. They analyze accuracy assess-ment methods and demonstrate how to inte-grate remote sensing results with geographicinformation systems. With more than 200 fig-ures and graphs, this text is ideal for studentsand professionals alike.

Catalog no. TF1686, 2010, 448 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-31084-0, $99.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

Remote Sensingof GlobalCroplands forFood SecurityEdited by

Prasad S. Thenkabail,John G. Lyon, Hugh Turral, andChandrashekhar M. BiradarRemote Sensing Applications Series

A complete review of practical mapping tech-nologies based on advanced remote sensingdata and methods, this book provides approach-es for estimating irrigated and rainfed croplandareas and their water use on a national, conti-nental, or global basis. It offers case studies froma variety of continents highlighting the subtlerequirements of each. In a very practical way itdemonstrates the experience, utility, and modelsfor determining water resources used and result-ing yields of irrigated and rainfed croplands.


Atlas of Remote Sensing of the WenchuanEarthquakeEdited by

Guo HuadongChinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing

Immediately after the devastating WenchuanCounty earthquake of 2008, the ChineseAcademy of Sciences made full use of its state-of-the-art remote sensing resources to amassinvaluable data on the quake hit areas.Translated into English, this atlas presents a pic-torial summation of this unique project andincludes over 300 before and after color imagesfrom a range of perspectives, including geologi-cal and infrastructural.

Contains more than 300 color images collected by remote sensing planes and satellites


Global Mappingof HumanSettlementExperiences, Datasets,and ProspectsEdited by

Paolo GambaUniversity of Pavia, Italy

Martin HeroldFSU JENA, Germany


This volume provides a comprehensive overviewof the methodologies, datasets, and approachesrelated to the use of remotely sensed data tomap human settlements at the global scale. Thecontributors describe the characteristics ofhuman settlements as seen and mapped fromremote sensors, either at the regional or globalscale. They also discuss the spectral variety, spe-cial scales, and nighttime appearance as keyremote sensing indicators of these environments.

Includes a DVD with samples of products







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ClassificationMethods forRemotelySensed DataSecond EditionBrandt TsoManagement College, NDU, Bie-Tou, Taiwan

Paul M. MatherUniversity of Nottingham, UK

This book provides a comprehensive review ofthe field of classification methods applied toremotely sensed data. This edition providesseven fully revised chapters, and two new chap-ters covering support vector machines (SVM)and decision trees. The book also includesupdated bibliographic references and updateddiscussions and descriptions of Earth observationmissions. After an introduction to the basics, thetext provides a detailed discussion of differentapproaches to image classification, includingmaximum likelihood, fuzzy sets, and artificialneural networks.


PolarimetricRadar ImagingFrom Basics toApplicationsJong-Sen LeeRetired - Naval ResearchLaboratory, Washington, DC, USA

Eric PottierUniversite de Rennes, FranceSeries: Optical Science andEngineering

Written by two of the most recognized leaders inthe field, this hands-on book presents polarimet-ric radar imaging and processing techniques andshows how to develop remote sensing applica-tions using polarimetric imaging radar. It intro-duces polarimetric scattering mechanisms,speckle statistics and speckle filtering, polarimet-ric information analysis and extraction tech-niques, and applications typical to radar polari-metric remote sensing, such as terrain and forestclassification. The authors focus on Cloude andPottier target decomposition theory as well asthe complex Wishart distribution.

Sample PolSAR data sets and software are available for download

Catalog no. 5497X, 2009, 422 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5497-2, $133.95 / £85.00Also available as an eBook

Recent Advancesin RemoteSensing andGeoinformationProcessing forLandDegradationAssessmentEdited by

Achim Roeder and Joachim HillRemote Sensing Department, University of Trier, Germany

ISPRS Book Series

With a specific focus on desertification and landdegradation, this volume covers the assessmentof related biophysical indicators, as well as com-plementary qualitative information at differentspatial and temporal scales. It shows how remotesensing data can be useful in the context ofassessing and monitoring affected ecosystemsand how this information can be assimilated intointegrated interpretation and modeling concepts.


Representing,Modeling, andVisualizing theNaturalEnvironmentEdited by

Nick Mount, Gemma Harvey, Paul Aplin, and Gary PriestnallSeries: Innovations in GIS

This book illustrates the broader opportunitiesavailable when applying GIS to a variety of areasin the natural and social sciences. The contribu-tions explore the key themes of representation,modeling, and visualization of the natural envi-ronment and encompass a range of theoretical,methodological, and empirical issues based on adiverse range of environmental applications ofGIScience. The book takes an integratedapproach that recognizes the need for coverageof representation, modeling, and visualization ina single volume.

Catalog no. 55496, 2009, 416 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5549-8, $149.95 / £96.00Also available as an eBook








Remote Sensingof SoilSalinizationImpact on LandManagementEdited by

Graciela Metternichtand Alfred ZinckThis book analyzes basic issues of remote detec-tion, such as the spectral behavior of salt type andvegetation influence. This helps readers betterunderstand the concepts of remote detection andthe mapping of salt affected areas. Each remotesensing platform is evaluated for its advantagesand its disadvantages. International contributorspresent recent technological developments andimage classification techniques used to detectand to map this form of land degradation. Color images included on an accompanying CD-ROM

enhance the material discussed in the text


Modelling UrbanDevelopmentwithGeographicalInformationSystems andCellularAutomataYan LiuNational Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

This book presents a simulation model of urbandevelopment based on cellular automata princi-ples and provides theoretical context. The firstpart of the text supplies a practical review ofmodeling techniques in urban developmentresearch and develops a cellular automatonmodel incorporating fuzzy set and fuzzy logicapproaches. The second part of the text imple-ments this model in a GIS environment to simu-late the process of urban development as appliedto the metropolitan area of Sydney, Australia.


Assessing theAccuracy ofRemotelySensed DataPrinciples andPractices, Second EditionRussell G. Congaltonand Kass GreenThe field of accuracy assessment of maps derivedfrom remotely sensed data has continued togrow since the first edition of this groundbreak-ing book published in 1999. As a result, thismuch-anticipated new edition was significantlyexpanded and enhanced to reflect growth in thefield. This revision includes four new chapters ontopics such as positional accuracy and usingaccuracy assessment as an intermediate step inimage classification. The authors devote an entirechapter to the fuzzy accuracy assessment processand include a 16-page color insert.

Catalog no. 55127, 2009, 200 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-5512-2, $109.95 / £69.99

SpatialEpidemiologicalApproaches inDiseaseMapping andAnalysisPoh-Chin Lai, Fun-MunSo, and Ka-Wing ChanThis book equips readers with skills to preparehealth-related data in the proper format, processthese data using relevant functions and software,and display the results as mapped or statisticalsummaries. Describing the wide range of avail-able methods and key GIS concepts for spatialepidemiology, this book illustrates the utilities ofthe software using real-world data. Additionaltopics include geographic data models, addressmatching, geostatistical analysis, universal krig-ing, point pattern analysis, kernel density, spatio-temporal display, and disease surveillance.







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Datums andMap ProjectionsFor Remote Sensing,GIS and Surveying,Second EditionEdited by

Jonathan IIiffe andRoger Lott

While retaining the benefits of the first edition—clear presentation assuming no prior knowl-edge, a problem-solving approach, practicalexamples and the combination of GPS-deriveddata from other sources—the rewritten andexpanded second edition includes a revisedstructure that better groups common themes. Itincludes greater scope and coverage of all possi-ble types of coordinate reference systems, moreexamples and case studies from around theworld, terminology of the ISO 1911, and colorillustrations.

Catalog no. WH7041, 2008, 192 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-7041-5, $73.95

Creating SpatialInformationInfrastructuresTowards the SpatialSemantic WebEdited by

Peter van Oosteromand Sisi ZlatanovaDelft University of Technology,The Netherlands

Agreement on the syntax and formats of spatialdata and developing systems to handle these isthe first step towards the spatial informationinfrastructure (SII). Although a set of standardshas already been established, a wealth of othertechnical and non-technical aspects must still beaddressed. This book covers these issues indepth. This book reflects major initiatives to cre-ate an SII, including the European INSPIRE initia-tive and the US DHS Geospatial Data Model.International contributors present informationon standardization efforts for SII. The text alsodiscusses semantic web technologies.


Imaging withSyntheticAperture RadarDidier Massonnet andJean-Claude SouyrisNational Research Center forSpatial Studies, Toulouse, France

The authors offer a synthetic geometricalapproach to the description of synthetic aper-ture radar, one that addresses the needs ofphysicists, radar specialists, as well as experts inimage processing. The book begins with a "the-oretical emergency kit" that provides the foun-dation necessary to understand the math andscience behind the SAR technology. It then dis-cusses the technique itself, stressing the geo-metrical approach to radar processing, followedby a description of how these principles areapplied by considering SAR design from a radio-metric perspective.

Catalog no. EF8239, 2008, 250 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-8239-0, $146.95 / £93.00Also available as an eBook

UnderstandingDynamics ofGeographicDomainsEdited by

Kathleen S. HornsbyUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, USA

May YuanUniversity of Oklahoma,Norman, USA

This multidisciplinary book combines coverage oftopics from the perspective of GIS, computer sci-ence, image processing, and information anddata processing. It brings together specialists topresent research on visualization and computa-tion of dynamics in geographic domains. Thecoverage incorporates theoretical, cognitive,methodological, and applied articles. Containingan 8-page color insert, the book is divided intothree sections: Cognitive Aspects, Representation,and Data Models; Analysis, Computation, andModeling; and Visualization and Simulation.







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Multivariate GeostatisticalModelsInference and ComputationHao ZhangPurdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs on Statistics &Applied Probability

This book provides complete coverage of all keytopics in this area, including modeling and esti-mating the multivariate covariogram, multivari-ate spatial generalized linear mixed models, andmultivariate non-Gaussian models. Illustratedwith detailed worked examples from a range ofdisciplines, the book implements methods usingMarkov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulationfor Bayesian inference.

Catalog no. C6994, October 2011, c. 320 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-699-0, $89.95 / £57.99

Introduction toSpatialEconometricsJames LeSageMcCoy College of BusinessAdministration, San Marcos,Texas, USA

R. Kelley PaceLouisiana State University, BatonRouge, USA

Statistics: A Series of Textbooks and Monographs

This book presents a variety of regression meth-ods for analyzing spatial data samples that violatethe traditional assumption of independencebetween observations. It explores a range ofalternative topics, including maximum likelihoodand Bayesian estimation, various types of spatialregression specifications, and applied modelingsituations involving different circumstances. Theauthors clarify the often-mystifying phenomenonof simultaneous spatial dependence.

MATLAB® toolboxes useful for spatial econometric estimation are made available on the authors’ websites.

Catalog no. C6424, 2009, 374 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6424-7, $89.95 / £57.99Also available as an eBook

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Bayesian Modeling ofEcological DataEric ParentENGREF, Paris, France

Etienne RivotFisheries & Aquatic Sciences Center, Rennes Cedex, France

Statistics: A Series of Textbooks and Monographs

This book is designed for readers who are inter-ested in the quantitative analysis of environmen-tal data yet reluctant to apply ready-made tech-nical recipes without understanding how andwhy they work. It focuses on up-to-date ecolog-ical issues, including biodiversity, communitybehavior, and genomics, and shows how theycould be revisited by using Bayesian modelingtechniques. Highly practical, the text encour-ages readers to deal with advanced ecologicalissues in practice and to implement models oftheir own.

Catalog no. C9195, November 2011, c. 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-58488-919-9, $89.95 / £57.99

Handbook ofSpatialStatisticsEdited by

Alan E. Gelfand,Peter J. Diggle,Montserrat Fuentes,and Peter Guttorp

Chapman & Hall/CRCHandbooks of Modern Statistical Methods

This handbook provides broad, thorough cover-age of this vibrant area, from historical to con-temporary topics. It explores the modelingadvances, computational approaches, andmethodology that have emerged in recentyears. The book focuses on continuous and dis-crete spatial variation, spatial point patterns, andspatio-temporal processes. It also covers multi-variate spatial process models, spatial aggrega-tion, spatial misalignment, and spatial gradientsin depth. The theory and applications are illus-trated with many real-world data examples.







Environmental Statistics

Environmentaland EcologicalStatistics with RSong S. QianNicholas School of theEnvironment, Duke University,Durham, North Carolina, USA

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRCApplied Environmental Statistics

This text connects applied statistics to the envi-ronmental and ecological fields. It follows thegeneral approach to solving a statistical model-ing problem, covering model specification,parameter estimation, and model evaluation.The book explains how to conduct data analysis,discusses simulation for model checking, andpresents multilevel regression models. Theauthor uses many examples to illustrate the sta-tistical models and presents R implementationsof the models.

The data sets and R scripts used in the book along withexercises and solutions are available online.

Catalog no. C6206, 2010, 440 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4200-6206-9, $82.95 / £52.99Also available as an eBook

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StatisticalDetection andSurveillance ofGeographicClustersPeter RogersonUniversity of Buffalo, New York, USA

Ikuho YamadaUsing an integrated approach, this book pro-vides a thorough review of methods for clusterdetection, organized according to the differenttypes of hypotheses that can be investigatedusing these techniques. The book presents vari-ous methods that allow for quick detection ofemergent geographic clusters. It includes actualdatasets and simplified examples to illustrate keyconcepts. The authors also discuss the surveil-lance of geographic patterns and describe appli-cations using GeoSurveillance software, which isavailable for download on the web.


BayesianAnalysis forPopulationEcologyRuth King, Byron J.T. Morgan,Olivier Gimenez, and Steve Brooks

Chapman & Hall/CRCInterdisciplinary Statistics

Emphasizing model choice and model averag-ing, this book presents Bayesian methods foranalyzing complex ecological data. Providing abasic introduction to Bayesian methods, thebook includes detailed descriptions of methodsthat deal with covariate data and covers tech-niques at the forefront of research, such asmodel discrimination and model averaging.Leaders in the statistical ecology field, theauthors apply the theory to a wide range ofactual case studies and illustrate the methodsusing WinBUGS and R.


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Visualizing DataPatterns withMicromapsDaniel B. CarrGeorge Mason University,Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Linda Williams PickleStatNet Consulting, LLC.,Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

This full-color book explores the design variationsand applications of micromaps, which link statisti-cal information to an organized set of small maps.It illustrates the three main types of micromaps(linked, conditioned, and comparative) and sum-marizes the cognitive research and statistical think-ing behind these designs. The book then explainsthe specific design elements and applications ofeach of the main micromap designs. The finalchapter applies all three of these techniques to thesame demographic data for Louisiana before andafter Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

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