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Remote Sensing and Climate Dynamics: Monitoring Impacts, Understanding Change, and Guiding Solutions

Edited by Biswajeet Pradhan, Edited by Akshar Tripathi, Edited by Reet Kamal Tiwari

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Remote Sensing and Climate Dynamics: Monitoring Impacts, Understanding Change, and Guiding Solutions delivers a thorough exploration of how remote sensing technologies are revolutionizing climate science by providing critical data to observe and analyze Earth's changing climate system. The book begins by establishing the urgency of climate change monitoring and the unique advantages of remote sensing, followed by an in-depth review of the climate systemâ€™s key processes, feedbacks, and drivers. It details the wide array of remote sensing tools, sensors, and platforms that enable precise measurement of atmospheric, oceanic, and terrestrial variables. The text examines how remote sensing tracks essential climate indicators such as surface and atmospheric temperatures, precipitation, soil moisture, cryosphere dynamics, sea level changes, and ocean health. It further explores the impacts of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems, coastal zones, and human settlements, highlighting methodologies for assessing vulnerability and resilience. The book also addresses how remote sensing supports climate mitigation efforts through carbon cycle monitoring and emission verification, while aiding adaptation planning via risk assessments and early warning systems. Supplementary appendices provide valuable resources on terminology, satellite missions, and data workflows. This comprehensive volume equips scientists and professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness remote sensing for effective climate monitoring, impact assessment, and informed decision-making.