1. Introduction -- 2. Impervious surface estimation using remote sensing -- 3. Methodology of combining optical and SAR data -- 4. Impact of climate zone on impervious surface estimation and mapping -- 5. Assessing the urban land cover complexity -- 6. Comparative studies with different image data and fusion methods -- 7. In-depth study : ISE using optical and SAR data -- 8. Conclusions and recommendations
Summary
Remote Sensing of Impervious Surfaces in Tropical and Subtropical Areas offers a complete and thorough system for using optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) remote sensing data for improving impervious surface estimation (ISE). Highlighting tropical and subtropical areas where there is significant cloud occurrence and varying phenology, the book addresses the challenges impacting impervious surfaces in tropical and subtropical zones. It examines the potential for estimating urban impervious surfaces in a rainy and cloudy environment, considers the difficulties encountered when using opti
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-168)
