Esmaili R.B. Earth Observation Using Python: A Practical Programming Guide

Wiley, 2021. — 287 p. — (Special Publications 75). — ISBN 9781119606888.Наблюдение Земли с использованием Python: Практическое руководство по программированиюLearn basic Python programming to create functional and effective visualizations from earth observation satellite data sets
Thousands of satellite datasets are freely available online, but scientists need the right tools to efficiently analyze 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 visualizations to process satellite data sets 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.Overview of Satellite Datasets
A Tour of Current Satellite Missions and Products
Overview of Python
A Deep Dive into Scientific Data Sets
Practical Python Tutorials for Remote Sensing
Practical Python Syntax
Importing Standard Earth Science Datasets
Plotting and Graphs for All
Creating Effective and Functional Maps
Gridding Operations
Meaningful Visuals through Data Combination
Exporting with Ease
Effective Coding Practices
Developing a Workflow
Reproducible and Shareable ScienceAppendixes
Installing Python
Jupyter Notebook
Additional Learning Resources
Tools
Finding, Accessing, and Downloading Satellite Datasets
Acronyms