Developments in earth surface processes: Remote sensing of geomorphology
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BOOK REVIEW
Developments in earth surface processes: Remote sensing of geomorphology Series Editor: J F Shroder Jr Volume Editors: Paolo Tarolli and Simon M Mudd Elsevier Science, ISBN: 9780444641779 Reviewed by APARNA SHUKLA Polar, Hydrology and Cryosphere Division, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi, India. e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
In present context, geomorphology is a multifaceted and integrative subject which has transgressed the bounds of mere description and understanding of earth surface landforms and processes. Contemporary geomorphology has fundamental interlinkages with, and contributes to, many important areas of earth, environmental and social sciences such as ecology, natural hazards, glaciology, archaeology, planetary sciences, climate change impacts, oil-gas exploration, engineering geology and environmental policy making and management. The geomorphological studies therefore provide vital knowledge and perspectives on the geoscientiBc and environmental issues which
are essential for their complete understanding and comprehensive resolution. Like any other science, geomorphology achieved the unattainable with the aid of ongoing technological advancements. The advent and advances in the geospatial techniques have completely revolutionized the earth science research paradigm, in which geomorphology is included. With the availability of a variety of data at different spatial, temporal, spectral and radiometric resolutions and rapidly evolving image processing techniques, the remote sensing today oAers great opportunities and choices like never before for geomorphologists. Similar to the dynamic surface of our planet, the knowledge, data and techniques for studying them have also been evolving rapidly. Considering this, the current book aims to portray the strengths and utility of advanced remote sensing techniques for various geomorphological studies. Extraction of high-resolution topographic information through various novel remote sensing techniques and its application in resolving the geomorphological problems remains the focus of the book. This book is the 23rd volume in the Developments in Earth Surface Processes book series edited by Dr. John F Shroder Jr and published by Elsevier. The book runs into 398 pages and starts with a crisp and suitable foreword from the Series Editor followed
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an introduction by the Volume Editors wherein they brieCy recount the contents and highlights of the collection. Further, it is well structured into 12 edited chapters by well-known researchers and academicians. Chapter 1 reviews the novel technique of structure from motion (SfM) photogrammetry highlighting its procedural details and providing intricate guidelines. The SfM technique provides high-resolution topographic information from overlapping images acquired from different perspectives with standard compact cameras and georeferencing information. The chapter also summarizes the app
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