Earth Observation Science and Applications for Risk Reduction and Enhanced Resilience in Hindu Kush Himalaya Region A Decade of Experience from SERVIR /

Earth Observation Science and Applications for Risk Reduction and Enhanced Resilience in Hindu Kush Himalaya Region A Decade of Experience from SERVIR /

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This open access book is a consolidation of lessons learnt and experiences gathered from our efforts to utilise Earth observation (EO) science and applications to address environmental challenges in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. It includes a complete package of knowledge on service life cycles i...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Bajracharya, Birendra (Editor), Thapa, Rajesh Bahadur (Editor), Matin, Mir A. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2021.
Edition:1st ed. 2021.
Subjects:
Geographic information systems.
Biotic communities.
Environmental monitoring.
Environment.
Regional economics.
Spatial economics.
Geographical Information System.
Ecosystems.
Environmental Monitoring.
Environmental Sciences.
Regional and Spatial Economics.
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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction and rationale
  • Chapter 2. SERVIR: A global network of environmental management with Earth observation and geospatial technology
  • PART 1. APPROACH FOR SUSTAINABLE IMPACTS
  • Chapter 3. Understanding the gaps, needs and priorities of National agencies in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region to use Earth observation and Geospatial tools for decision making
  • Chapter 4. Service planning framework
  • PART 2. DATA SCIENCE AND SERVICES FOR IMPROVING AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND RESILIENCE
  • Chapter 5. Getting prepared for droughts in South Asia
  • Chapter 6. Mapping crops for better national production estimates in Afghanistan and Nepal
  • Chapter 7. Understanding agriculture land use practices to support food security planning and policies in Pakistan
  • Chapter 8. Mapping and monitoring food insecurity in Nepal
  • PART 3. UNDERSTANDING LAND COVER DYNAMICS AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
  • Chapter 9. Regional land cover monitoring system
  • Chapter 10. Supporting scientific forest management in Nepal
  • Chapter 11. Forest Fire Detection and Monitoring
  • PART 4 - WEATHER AND CLIMATE SERVICES FOR WATER AND HYDRO-CLIMATIC DISASTERS
  • Chapter 12. Enhancing flood early warning in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region
  • Chapter 13. Rapid flood mapping using multi-temporal SAR images: an example from the Bangladesh
  • Chapter 14. Glacier, Glacial Lakes and its Change Assessments in Afghanistan
  • Chapter 15. High impact weather assessment tool
  • PART 5 - ENABLING ENVIRONMENT
  • Chapter 16. Systems for information management and dissemination to the users
  • Chapter 17. Enabling capacity of individuals and institutions in geospatial information technology and Earth observation applications
  • Chapter 18. Gender perspectives in Earth observation information technology and applications
  • Chapter 19. Communicating science for decision making (Utsav)
  • Chapter 20. Strengthening User Engagement
  • Chapter 21. Earth observation information for lasting impact: planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning
  • PART 7 - LESSONS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
  • Chapter 22. Lessons and future perspectives.

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