cause and effect relationships to improve our ability to understand and model
the impacts.
This book presents recent advances in satellite-based remote sensing applications
related to the issue of climate change. Research results and applications on a range of
climate topics that touch upon key specialization areas such as atmospheric sciences,
hydrology, oceanography, phenology, and ecology are presented in a logical and
useful format for answering today’s urgent questions. This volume will be a valuable
reference for researchers and graduate students interested in recent findings derived
from remote sensing measurements that have been applied to the climate sciences.
The imaginative and intricate techniques presented herein are indicative of the
kind of investigation and scientific development that is urgently needed now and in
the future to develop our understanding of climate change. Greater understanding is
needed now to provide for more accurate forecasting that will lead to the prudent
use of our precious resources, allowing us to live in harmony with our environment.
I applaud the authors for their hard work in bringing together the most recent and
valuable of satellite-based climate science techniques and hope that careful study of
the material contained herein will inspire the next generation of climate scientists
and Earth observation developers. A sustainable future depends on it!
Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Conrad C. Lautenbacher Jr.,
Administration (NOAA), and Undersecretary
VADM U.S. Navy (ret), PhD
of Commerce 2001–2008
August 2012
vi
Foreward
the impacts.
This book presents recent advances in satellite-based remote sensing applications
related to the issue of climate change. Research results and applications on a range of
climate topics that touch upon key specialization areas such as atmospheric sciences,
hydrology, oceanography, phenology, and ecology are presented in a logical and
useful format for answering today’s urgent questions. This volume will be a valuable
reference for researchers and graduate students interested in recent findings derived
from remote sensing measurements that have been applied to the climate sciences.
The imaginative and intricate techniques presented herein are indicative of the
kind of investigation and scientific development that is urgently needed now and in
the future to develop our understanding of climate change. Greater understanding is
needed now to provide for more accurate forecasting that will lead to the prudent
use of our precious resources, allowing us to live in harmony with our environment.
I applaud the authors for their hard work in bringing together the most recent and
valuable of satellite-based climate science techniques and hope that careful study of
the material contained herein will inspire the next generation of climate scientists
and Earth observation developers. A sustainable future depends on it!
Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Conrad C. Lautenbacher Jr.,
Administration (NOAA), and Undersecretary
VADM U.S. Navy (ret), PhD
of Commerce 2001–2008
August 2012
vi
Foreward