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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the cutting-edge within the field of thermal infrared remote sensing. Temperature is likely one of the most vital physical environmental variables monitored by earth observing remote sensing systems. Temperature ranges define the boundaries of habitats on our planet. Thermal hazards endanger our resources and well-being. On this book renowned international experts have contributed chapters on currently to be had thermal sensors in addition to innovative plans for future missions. Further chapters discuss the underlying physics and image processing techniques for analyzing thermal data. Ground-breaking chapters on applications present all kinds of case studies leading to a deepened understanding of land and sea surface temperature dynamics, urban heat island effects, forest fires, volcanic eruption precursors, underground coal fires, geothermal systems, soil moisture variability, and temperature-based mineral discrimination. ‘Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing: Sensors, Methods, Applications’ is unique as a result of the large field it spans, the potentials it reveals, and the detail it provides. 

This book is an indispensable volume for scientists, lecturers, and decision makers thinking about thermal infrared technology, methods, and applications.