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Remote Sensing and GIS
(Publisher: Oxford University Press)
by Basudeb Bhatta

The book is a treasure for the Geo-Informatics students both beginners and advanced learners, as well as teachers due to its rich content, explained in very simple language. Content wise the book is precise and extensive and technically detailed. The well-organized transition from one topic to another is smooth.

The book has rich content including the history and basic concept of RS and GIS. It has made an exhaustive coverage of Optical Remote Sensing,  Thermal and Microwave Remote Sensing, GPS, Digital Photogrammetry, Visual Image Analysis, Digital Image Processing, Spatial and attribute data model, Geospatial analysis and planning, implementation and management of GIS.
The book meets the requirements of the curriculum of the UG and PG level courses of Indian universities and colleges.  The book is must on the shelves of the Geoinformatics students.

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