Bijeesh Kozhikkodan Veettil – författare

As urbanization intensifies, the phenomenon of urban heat islands poses significant challenges to public health, energy consumption, and overall urban livability. The integration of remote sensing technology into urban heat island (UHI) research offers powerful tools for precise, scalable, and real-time monitoring. Remote Sensing of Urban Heat Islands: Case Studies from Emerging Cities provides an in-depth exploration of the intersection between remote sensing technology and the study of the UHI effect.Starting with a foundational understanding of urban heat islands, the book delves into the causes and consequences of UHIs, emphasizing their significance in the context of urbanization and climate change. It then transitions into a detailed overview of remote sensing principles, technologies, and methodologies, providing readers with the technical knowledge needed to understand and utilize these tools effectively.A significant portion of the book explores various remote sensing techniques specifically tailored for UHI studies, including thermal remote sensing, land use and land cover (LULC) analysis, and the use of spectral indices. These sections are enriched with real-world applications and case studies from major and emerging cities around the globe, demonstrating how remote sensing data can inform urban planning and policymaking to create more sustainable and resilient urban environments. The book also addresses the public health and environmental implications of UHIs, linking remote sensing data with broader socio-economic and environmental indicators. It highlights practical mitigation strategies that can be implemented based on remote sensing insights, providing a bridge between scientific research and actionable urban planning solutions. Contributions discuss emerging technologies and methodologies in the field, as well as potential advancements that could further enhance our understanding and management of urban heat islands. This forward-looking perspective ensures that readers are not only equipped with current knowledge but are also prepared for future developments in remote sensing and UHI research.Written in an accessible style that balances technical detail with readability, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the applications of remote sensing technology in urban environments and the ongoing efforts to address the challenges posed by urban heat islands.

As urbanization intensifies, the phenomenon of urban heat islands poses significant challenges to public health, energy consumption, and overall urban livability. The integration of remote sensing technology into urban heat island (UHI) research offers powerful tools for precise, scalable, and real-time monitoring. Remote Sensing of Urban Heat Islands: Case Studies from Emerging Cities provides an in-depth exploration of the intersection between remote sensing technology and the study of the UHI effect.Starting with a foundational understanding of urban heat islands, the book delves into the causes and consequences of UHIs, emphasizing their significance in the context of urbanization and climate change. It then transitions into a detailed overview of remote sensing principles, technologies, and methodologies, providing readers with the technical knowledge needed to understand and utilize these tools effectively.A significant portion of the book explores various remote sensing techniques specifically tailored for UHI studies, including thermal remote sensing, land use and land cover (LULC) analysis, and the use of spectral indices. These sections are enriched with real-world applications and case studies from major and emerging cities around the globe, demonstrating how remote sensing data can inform urban planning and policymaking to create more sustainable and resilient urban environments. The book also addresses the public health and environmental implications of UHIs, linking remote sensing data with broader socio-economic and environmental indicators. It highlights practical mitigation strategies that can be implemented based on remote sensing insights, providing a bridge between scientific research and actionable urban planning solutions. Contributions discuss emerging technologies and methodologies in the field, as well as potential advancements that could further enhance our understanding and management of urban heat islands. This forward-looking perspective ensures that readers are not only equipped with current knowledge but are also prepared for future developments in remote sensing and UHI research.Written in an accessible style that balances technical detail with readability, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the applications of remote sensing technology in urban environments and the ongoing efforts to address the challenges posed by urban heat islands.

The world’s coastlines are currently experiencing unprecedented pressures arising from both natural processes and anthropogenic activities. Accelerated population growth, urban expansion, industrial development, and climate change are profoundly altering coastal systems, thereby increasing the exposure and vulnerability of coastal communities and ecosystems. Sea-level rise, intensifying storm events, and enhanced coastal erosion are progressively undermining the effectiveness of conventional protection measures, underscoring the urgent necessity for innovative, adaptive, and sustainable management strategies.Bioshields—comprising vegetated coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, salt marshes, seagrass meadows, and coastal dunes—represent a viable and nature-based alternative. These ecosystems function as living infrastructure, attenuating coastal hazards while simultaneously delivering critical ecosystem services, supporting biodiversity, and sustaining local livelihoods. Notwithstanding a growing body of empirical evidence demonstrating their protective efficacy, bioshields continue to be comparatively undervalued within mainstream coastal management frameworks, which have traditionally prioritized engineered interventions.This volume seeks to integrate perspectives from ecological science, coastal engineering, policy studies, and community-based management through a comprehensive and evidence-based evaluation of bioshields as instruments for coastal protection, with particular emphasis on the Asian context. It critically examines their ecological underpinnings, biophysical mechanisms, design and restoration principles, socio-economic implications, and governance structures, drawing upon global case studies and applied experiences. Designed for researchers, policymakers, planners, engineers, and practitioners, the book advances interdisciplinary and integrated approaches that are scientifically rigorous, socially equitable, and environmentally resilient.