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Integrating Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Justice Research
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Environmental justice research
Remote sensing for environmental equity analysis
Integrating remotely sensed and other spatial data using GIS
Case study: vegetation and socioeconomic character in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conclusion
References
Integrating Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Justice Research
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Environmental justice research
Remote sensing for environmental equity analysis
Integrating remotely sensed and other spatial data using GIS
Case study: vegetation and socioeconomic character in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conclusion
References
Integrating Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Justice Research
Yang, Xiaojun (editor) / Mennis, Jeremy (author)
Urban Remote Sensing ; 225-237
2011-04-15
13 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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