Limnology and Remote Sensing

A Contemporary Approach

Kirill Ya. Kondratyev and N.N.Filatov (Editors)

The problem of global water resources has become a severe limitation for the future development of civilisation. In many countries, especially those with rapidly growing populations, resources of drinking water are close to being exhausted. An urgent task, therefore, is to study and assess various components of global water resources, and freshwater takes are one of the most important components. Limnological studies are hence of growing significance.

In this book, the authors discuss contemporary limnological problems of local, regional and global scale. There is particular emphasis on the application of. remote sensing techniques to monitor lake dynamics, thermodynamics, biodynamics and water quality. An interactive approach has been used to consider various processes from the viewpoints of both numerical modelling and observations.

For illustrative purposes, in-situ and remote sensing data are presented in relation to both the takes of Northwestern Russian and the American Great Lakes, and a comparative analysis carried out. The role of geographic information systems (GIS) is discussed and emphasised. The book is intended for a broad readership of those involved in limnological studies.

Table of contents:

Preface
1. Contemporary limnological problems: local, regional and global aspects
2. Fundamental limnological processes and relevant indicators used in contemporary lake studies
3. Modern passive and active optical and microwave remote sensing:
  advanced feasibilities for applications in contemporary limnological studies
4. Combined in situ and remote sensing of inland water bodies of the moderate climatic zone
5. Geographical Information Systems in limnology
Afterword

Extent: 406 pages: 160 line diagrams and photographs
Binding: hardback
Publication Date: May 1999
ISBN: 978-1-85233-112-2

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