Earth Observation Using Python
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Earth Observation Using Python
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Learn basic Python programming to create functional and effective visualisations from earth observation satellite data sets.
Thousands of satellite datasets are freely available online, but scientists need the right tools to efficiently analyse data and share results. Python has easy-to-learn syntax and thousands of libraries to perform common Earth science programming tasks.
Earth Observation Using Python: A Practical Programming Guide presents an example-driven collection of basic methods, applications, and visualisations to process satellite datasets for Earth science research.
- Gain Python fluency using real data and case studies
- Read and write common scientific data formats, like netCDF, HDF, and GRIB2
- Create 3-dimensional maps of dust, fire, vegetation indices and more
- Learn to adjust satellite imagery resolution, apply quality control, and handle big files
- Develop useful workflows and learn to share code using version control
- Acquire skills using online interactive code available for all examples in the book
The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781119606888
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 20 August 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: American Geophysical Union
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 590g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Rebekah Bradley Esmaili, Atmospheric Scientist, Science and Technology Corp. (STC) and NOAA/JPSS, University of Maryland, USA.
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