Utilizing Earth Observation Data in Reaching Sustainable Development Goals explores the transformative potential of Earth observation data through case studies showcasing its pivotal role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing regions. The book begins with a historical and theoretical overview of EO data missions, then shifts to actionable SDGs, highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned. This comprehensive work delves into the dynamic interplay between technology and sustainability. The book utilizes a consistent template for each chapter, exploring instances where satellite imagery, remote sensing, and geospatial analytics converge to provide actionable insights.
It emphasizes both achievements and obstacles, offering practical solutions and strategies for effective implementation.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to Earth observation missions: history, technology, data analysis - p. 3 2. Chapter 2. Availability and accessibility of Earth observation data - p. 25 3. Chapter 3. Harnessing Earth observation for sustainable agriculture: integrating research, technology, and decision support systems - p. 47 4. Chapter 4. Opportunities for Earth observation data utility in developing regions towards Sustainable Development Goals - p. 63 5. Section B: Case studies of EO utilization in achieving the SDGs in the developing world - p. 77 6. Chapter 5. Using remote sensing in agriculture for sustainable development goals in developing countries - p. 83 7. Understanding Hydrological and Morphological Characteristics through Comparative Morphometric Analysis of the Loukkos and Martil Watersheds in Northern Morocco, from Atlantic to Mediterranean Outlets - p. 119 8. Chapter 7. Agricultural crop yield identification using Sentinel-2 images and DenseNet architecture classifier, a case study of Gilan Province, Iran - p. 145 9. Chapter 8. Assessment of heavy metal contamination in groundwater using the pollution index near the Oumazza landfill site, North West Morocco - p. 165 10. Chapter 9. Advancements in remote sensing and GIS for water resource management and SDG monitoring - p. 189 11. Chapter 10. Dengue in Lahore: Geospatial Insights for Urban Health and Resilience - p. 219 12. Chapter 11. Geospatial monitoring of urban green space degradation: implications for ecosystem services and sustainable cities - p. 243 13. Chapter 12. Long-term observation of ambient atmospheric temperature and heat index in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - p. 273 14. Chapter 13. Advancing sustainable development Goal 7 (SDG 7) through renewable energy and earth observation data - p. 287 15. Monitoring CO2 changes using Sentinel-2 satellite images: case study; Tehran Province, Iran - p. 313 16. Chapter 15. Hydrological analysis using GIS applications in a changing ecosystem: a study of Ratargul Swamp Forest's (RSF) water-dependent community in Bangladesh - p. 333 17. Long-term observation of tropospheric NO2 in Vietnam from 2010 to 2023 - p. 359 18. Chapter 17. Improving thunderstorm prediction with neural networks using numerical weather and satellite data: a novel data fusion and validation approach - p. 373 19. Chapter 18. Studying earth surface attributes via satellite imagery - p. 395 20. Chapter 19. Understanding phytoplankton distribution and variation in the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf: A cloud computing and machine learning approach using chlorophyll-a satellite data (2018–2022) - p. 409 21. Chapter 20. Advancing change detection and climate risk assessment through remote sensing - p. 429 22. Chapter 21. Qualitative comparison and interrelationship of the normalized difference vegetation index by different satellite data for Karachi metropolis - p. 447 23. Section C: Future prospects - p. 462 24. Chapter 22. Future prospects and challenges of Earth observation data utilization in achieving sustainable development goals in developing countries - p. 471 25. Index - p. 479
Utilizing Earth Observation Data in Reaching Sustainable Development Goals explores the transformative potential of Earth observation data through case studies showcasing its pivotal role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing regions. The book begins with a historical and theoretical overview of EO data missions, then shifts to actionable SDGs, highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned. This comprehensive work delves into the dynamic interplay between technology and sustainability. The book utilizes a consistent template for each chapter, exploring instances where satellite imagery, remote sensing, and geospatial analytics converge to provide actionable insights.
It emphasizes both achievements and obstacles, offering practical solutions and strategies for effective implementation.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to Earth observation missions: history, technology, data analysis - p. 3 2. Chapter 2. Availability and accessibility of Earth observation data - p. 25 3. Chapter 3. Harnessing Earth observation for sustainable agriculture: integrating research, technology, and decision support systems - p. 47 4. Chapter 4. Opportunities for Earth observation data utility in developing regions towards Sustainable Development Goals - p. 63 5. Section B: Case studies of EO utilization in achieving the SDGs in the developing world - p. 77 6. Chapter 5. Using remote sensing in agriculture for sustainable development goals in developing countries - p. 83 7. Understanding Hydrological and Morphological Characteristics through Comparative Morphometric Analysis of the Loukkos and Martil Watersheds in Northern Morocco, from Atlantic to Mediterranean Outlets - p. 119 8. Chapter 7. Agricultural crop yield identification using Sentinel-2 images and DenseNet architecture classifier, a case study of Gilan Province, Iran - p. 145 9. Chapter 8. Assessment of heavy metal contamination in groundwater using the pollution index near the Oumazza landfill site, North West Morocco - p. 165 10. Chapter 9. Advancements in remote sensing and GIS for water resource management and SDG monitoring - p. 189 11. Chapter 10. Dengue in Lahore: Geospatial Insights for Urban Health and Resilience - p. 219 12. Chapter 11. Geospatial monitoring of urban green space degradation: implications for ecosystem services and sustainable cities - p. 243 13. Chapter 12. Long-term observation of ambient atmospheric temperature and heat index in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - p. 273 14. Chapter 13. Advancing sustainable development Goal 7 (SDG 7) through renewable energy and earth observation data - p. 287 15. Monitoring CO2 changes using Sentinel-2 satellite images: case study; Tehran Province, Iran - p. 313 16. Chapter 15. Hydrological analysis using GIS applications in a changing ecosystem: a study of Ratargul Swamp Forest's (RSF) water-dependent community in Bangladesh - p. 333 17. Long-term observation of tropospheric NO2 in Vietnam from 2010 to 2023 - p. 359 18. Chapter 17. Improving thunderstorm prediction with neural networks using numerical weather and satellite data: a novel data fusion and validation approach - p. 373 19. Chapter 18. Studying earth surface attributes via satellite imagery - p. 395 20. Chapter 19. Understanding phytoplankton distribution and variation in the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf: A cloud computing and machine learning approach using chlorophyll-a satellite data (2018–2022) - p. 409 21. Chapter 20. Advancing change detection and climate risk assessment through remote sensing - p. 429 22. Chapter 21. Qualitative comparison and interrelationship of the normalized difference vegetation index by different satellite data for Karachi metropolis - p. 447 23. Section C: Future prospects - p. 462 24. Chapter 22. Future prospects and challenges of Earth observation data utilization in achieving sustainable development goals in developing countries - p. 471 25. Index - p. 479
