Earth From Above: Using color-coded satellite images to examine the global environment

by Claire L. Parkinson

Book Overview

Earth from Above provides an easy introduction to understanding and interpreting satellite images, using illustrative examples to instruct on the fantastically informative new global data sets. Beginning with two short chapters on visible satellite images and radiation, the book then covers six key Earth-atmosphere variables on such environmentally important topics as the Antarctic ozone hole, El Nino, deforestation, the missing carbon dilemma, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0935702415
• ISBN13: 9780935702415
• Release Date: July 1997
• Publisher: University Science Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.1" x 10.6"

Customer Reviews

Excellent entry level book--suitable as a textbook

There are two very important elements which come together in this excellent book: intelligent, understandable text and excellent illustrations. An added bonus is that Dr. Parkinson is noted for her thorough, well-reserched approach to her writings. She also has a unique ability to summarize this infomation in straight-forward, organized text. I highly recommend this book to those interested in remote sensing, or looking for an introductory text for their students. Also, see another wonderful publication edited by Dr. Parkinson, "Atlas of Satellite Observations Related to Global Change'.