Remote sensing is defined as the scanning of the earth by satellite or high-flying aircraft in order to obtain information about it. Remote sensing is very useful and effective tools in disaster management. This book focuses on role of remote sensing and application of remote sensing technologies in disaster management.
Maria Tattaris has a background in Mathematics and a PhD in remote sensing within the area of atmospheric sciences, awarded in 2012. Her interests include field spectroscopy, image processing, spectral analysis, field data collection, and investigating new data analysis methods for remote sensing techniques, all within the areas of environmental, plant, atmospheric and related sciences.
