State-of-the-art remote sensing and GIS integration techniques This definitive resource presents real-world applications of com- bining remotely sensed data with cartographic, socioeconomic, and environmental data and GIS functionalities. The book addresses the- ories and principles and examines current impediments and their potential solutions. Remote Sensing and GIS Integration features a comprehensive series of urban and environmental applications that incorporate remote sensing and GIS. Each application example includes an analysis of the latest methods and detailed case studies. A 16-page color insert contains spectral color images. Practical examples cover: Urban land use and land cover classification Urban landscape characterization and analysis Urban feature extraction Building extraction from LiDAR data Urban land surface temperature analysis Surface runoff modeling and analysis Assessing urban air pollution patterns Population estimation Quality of life assessment Urban and regional development Public health applications Book jacket.