Spatial Information Technology for Sustainable Development Goals

Spatial Information Technology for Sustainable Development Goals

Singh, R. B.; Kumar, Dilip; Kaur, Ranjeet

Springer International Publishing AG

12/2017

243

Dura

Inglês

9783319580388

15 a 20 dias

This textbook aims to develop a scientific knowledge base on spatial information technology to communicate the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among students, researchers, professionals and laymen.
Introduction.- Chapter 1. Spatial information technology: types, definitions and linkages.- Chapter 2. GIS database: spatial and non-spatial databases.- Chapter 3. Remote Sensing technology.- Chapter 4. Global Positioning System technology.- Chapter 5. Geo-Referencing system.- Chapter 6. Spatial mapping and sustainable resource management.- Chapter 7. Spatial database analysis.- Chapter 8. Map visualization process.- Chapter 9. Aerial Photography.- Chapter 10. Application and Case studies for the Sustainable Development Goals (five case studies including land use, agriculture, flood, watershed characterization and infrastructure assessment).