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Remote sensing (RS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are routinely used in hydrologic data monitoring, mapping and modelling. This chapter introduces the basic concepts of the RS and GIS. The earth observation satellites and missions, image processing techniques, and spectral indices are discussed. Similarly, the popular GIS spatial and attribute data models are presented. Data sources for hydrology and water resources modelling are highlighted. Besides, a few prevalent commercial and open-source GIS and remote sensing software are enlisted. The chapter includes the RS and GIS applications in flood management, drought monitoring, water quality monitoring and water body mapping.
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Singh, V.P., Singh, R., Paul, P.K., Bisht, D.S., Gaur, S. (2024). Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Driven Data Analysis. In: Hydrological Processes Modelling and Data Analysis. Water Science and Technology Library, vol 127. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1316-5_4
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