Some of the new aspects of this second edition include: illustrations now in full colour, uses sample images acquired from different ecosystems at different spatial resol-utions to illustrate different interpretation techniques, updates information on recent satellite mis-sions (Landsat-8, Sentinel-2, hyperspectral and hyperspatial programs), and provides examples of EO data that cover different environmental problems, with particular relevance to global observation.

The second edition has been updated with the latest scientific and technical developments in satellite remote sensing, including new practical examples using data from Copernicus satellites, and a new chapter focusing on atmospheric remote sensing.

New in the Second Edition: Includes additional illustrations now in full color Uses sample images acquired from different ecosystems at different spatial resolutions to illustrate different interpretation techniques Updates information on recent satellite missions (Landsat-8, Sentinel-2, hyperspectral and hyperspatial programs) Covers near-ground missions (including UAV) and ground sensors (spectro-radiometers, cameras, LIDAR, etc.) to support EO analysis Offers analysis of image spatial properties Presents material on visual analysis, time series analysis, and data fusion Provides examples of EO data that cover different environmental problems, with particular relevance to global observation Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing: An Environmental Approach, Second Edition details the tools that provide global, recurrent, and comprehensive views of the processes affecting the Earth and is a must-have for researchers, academics, students, and professionals involved in the field of environmental science.

The second edition of Practical Handbook of Remote Sensing is updated with new explanations and practical examples using the Copernicus satellite data and new versions of the open-source software, along with a new chapter and new applications.