Earth Science Satellite Applications

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-viii

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2. International Perspectives of Satellite Earth Observation Data for Societal Benefit

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. The Role of Earth Observation for Managing Biodiversity and Disasters in Mesoamerica: Past, Present, and Future

      • Victor H. Ramos, Africa I. Flores

      Pages 3-25

   3. Reform Earth Observation Science and Applications to Transform Hindu Kush Himalayan Livelihoods—Services-Based Vision 2030

      • M. S. R. Murthy, Deo Raj Gurung, Faisal Mueen Qamer, Sagar Bajracharya, Hammad Gilani, Kabir Uddin et al.

      Pages 27-62

   4. Integrating Earth Observation Systems and Data into Disaster Preparedness in the Lower Mekong: Experiences from the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

      • David J. Ganz, Peeranan Towashiraporn, N. M. S. I. Arambepola, Anisur Rahman, Aslam Perwaiz, Senaka Basnayake et al.

      Pages 63-84

   5. Land Cover Mapping for Green House Gas Inventories in Eastern and Southern Africa Using Landsat and High Resolution Imagery: Approach and Lessons Learnt

      • Phoebe Oduor, Jaffer Ababu, Robinson Mugo, Hussein Farah, Africa Flores, Ashutosh Limaye et al.

      Pages 85-116

3. Thematic Perspectives of Satellite Earth Observation Data for Societal Benefit

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 117-117

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   2. Role of Earth Observation Data in Disaster Response and Recovery: From Science to Capacity Building

      • Guy Schumann, Dalia Kirschbaum, Eric Anderson, Kashif Rashid

      Pages 119-146

   3. Applying Earth Observations to Water Resources Challenges

      • Christine M. Lee, Aleix Serrat-Capdevila, Naveed Iqbal, Muhammad Ashraf, Benjamin Zaitchik, John Bolten et al.

      Pages 147-171

   4. Use of Remotely Sensed Climate and Environmental Information for Air Quality and Public Health Applications

      • William Crosson, Ali Akanda, Pietro Ceccato, Sue M. Estes, John A. Haynes, David Saah et al.

      Pages 173-205

   5. Satellite Remote Sensing in Support of Fisheries Management in Global Oceans

      • Dovi Kacev, Rebecca L. Lewison

      Pages 207-222

   6. Improving NASA’s Earth Observation Systems and Data Programs Through the Engagement of Mission Early Adopters

      • Vanessa M. Escobar, Margaret Srinivasan, Sabrina Delgado Arias

      Pages 223-267

   7. Application of Satellite Radar Altimeter Data in Operational Flood Forecasting of Bangladesh

      • Amirul Hossain, Md. Arifuzzaman Bhuiyan

      Pages 269-284

The combined observational power of the multiple earth observing satellites is currently not being harnessed holistically to produce more durable societal benefits. We are not able to take complete advantage of the prolific amount of scientific output and remote sensing data that are emerging rapidly from satellite missions and convert them quickly into decision-making products for users. The current application framework we have appears to be an analog one lacking the absorption bandwidth required to handle scientific research and the voluminous (petabyte-scale) satellite data. This book will tackle this question: "How do we change this course and take full advantage of satellite observational capability for a more sustainable, happier and safer future in the coming decades?"

• Compound Eye
• Ecological Forecasting
• NASA Decadal Survey
• Satellite Applications
• Societal Benefits
• remote sensing/photogrammetry
• information and communication, circuits

• University of Washington, Seattle, USA

  Faisal Hossain

Faisal Hossain received his Ph.D. from The University of Connecticut in 2004, his M.S (1999) and B.S (1996) from The National University of Singapore and Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi, respectively. His research interests comprise hydrologic remote sensing, sustainable water resources engineering, transboundary water resources management and engineering education. He is the recipient of awards such as NASA New Investigator Award (2008), American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Outstanding Research Award (2009), US Fulbright Faculty Award (2012), G.O.L.D. (Graduate Of the Last Decade) award from University of Connecticut (2012), American GeophysicalUnion (AGU) Charles Falkenberg Award (2012), American Meteorological Society Editor's Award (2015) and ASCE Walter Huber Award (2015).

Faisal Hossain has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, authored an undergraduate textbook, edited three book volumes and contributed nine book chapters. His group's research work on human modification of extreme events by artificial reservoirs has been featured by media such as the BBC, National Geographic and New Scientist. His capacity building initiative promoting satellite remote sensing has resulted in an independently-owned satellite management system for the Government of Bangladesh (using altimetry) and Pakistan (using gravimetry) that is now planned for expansion to other nations. Currently he serves as Editor for Journal of Hydrometeorology, chair for ASCE Task Committee on "Water Infrastructure, Weather and Climate" and Applications lead for Science Team of Surface Water Ocean Topography (SWOT) Mission.

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