{"product_id":"9783032268273","title":"Coastal Ecosystems from Space Mapping and Analysis Using Open-Source GIS and Satellite Imagery","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSpringer Remote Sensing\/Photogrammetry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCoastal Ecosystems from Space\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMapping and Analysis Using Open-Source GIS and Satellite Imagery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKousik Das Malakar\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Earth Sciences \/ Geography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW150125936 BCX0\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW150125936 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003eThis book presents a comprehensive and accessible account of coastal ecosystem monitoring and management using open-source remote sensing data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with a strong focus on community engagement and sustainability. It is organised into three interconnected parts that move from foundational concepts to applied analysis and finally to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003eemerging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003e technologies, providing a clear and logical progression from basic understanding to practical implementation and further innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW150125936 BCX0\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW150125936 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003eThe first part introduces the concept and technical foundations of coastal remote sensing and open-source GIS, focusing on the spectral characteristics of key coastal ecosystem components and outlining preprocessing techniques to improve satellite data quality. It also introduces open-access geospatial databases and explains how diverse datasets can be integrated using open GIS platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003eThe second part moves into practical applications, focusing on coastal mapping and analytical approaches using open remote sensing data and GIS tools such as QGIS, SAGA GIS, Google Earth Engine, and GRASS GIS. It presents case \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003estudies on land use change and habitat dynamics, land surface temperature trends, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003espatio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003e-temporal spectral analysis of coastal vegetation, canopy water and nitrogen, soil-based contents, coastal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003eagro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003e-environmental assessment, coastal urban landscape dynamics, shoreline change detection and dynamics, and mangrove dynamics and management. This section also places clear emphasis on participatory GIS approaches, drawing attention to the contributions of citizen science, indigenous knowledge, and collaborative GIS in improving data reliability and supporting more inclusive forms of coastal governance through real-world examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003eThe final part highlights emerging trends such as IoT-enabled monitoring, cloud-based geospatial processing, web-based decision support systems, and citizen-driven environmental tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW150125936 BCX0\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW150125936 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003eThe book offers significant academic and practical value by bridging theory and application, supporting evidence-based policy, and equipping researchers, practitioners, decision-makers, scientists, professionals, students, and coastal studies enthusiasts with accessible tools and frameworks to address contemporary coastal challenges and promote resilient and sustainable coastal futures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW150125936 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003eDr. Kousik Das Malakar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003e is a socio-ecological geographer, GIS analyst, and researcher with a specialization in climate change and policy. He currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003eGDC Memorial College (affiliated to the Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani), BRCM \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003eVidyagram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003e Campus, Haryana. Dr. Malakar earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Geography, Central University of Haryana, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003eMahendergarh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003e. He also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003epossesses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003e a master's degree in social science geography from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, and a bachelor's degree from Vidyasagar University, Medinipur, West Bengal. His research interests encompass the climate crisis, coastal socio-ecological systems, water governance, environments and societies, sustainability, disaster studies, participatory policy planning, and the application of geospatial technologies. In his field of research, Dr. Malakar has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003eparticipated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003e in over 150 academic events and has authored and edited 07 books published by Springer Nature, Emerald Publishing, Palgrave \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003eMacmillan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003e and other reputed publishers. Dr. Malakar has published more than 50 research papers, conference proceedings, book chapters, general articles, and reports in nationally and internationally reputed publications. He has supervised more than 20 postgraduate project reports. He has received \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003enumerous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003e certifications from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) in Dehradun, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Hyderabad, and the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in New Delhi, recognizing his ability to engage in and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003eacquire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176919718 BCX0\"\u003e research ideas and knowledge. Additionally, he actively serves as a reviewer for academic journals and books, and is a member of several academic and professional organizations, including Academic Counsellor at IGNOU New Delhi, Human Development and Capability Association (USA), Unequal World (USA), the International Society for Urban Health (USA), the International Centre of Excellence in Engineering \u0026amp; Technology (Portugal), and the International Centre of Excellence in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies (Portugal).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW176919718 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":120,\"335559739\":120}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01 July 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032268273\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e528\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672893866124,"sku":"9783032268273","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032268273.jpg?v=1780595173","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032268273","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}