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1 An Introduction to Geospatial Technology |
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1.1.1 Geospatial Technology |
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1.2 History of Remote Sensing |
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1.3 Electromagnetic Radiation |
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1.4 Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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1.4.1 The Ultraviolet Spectrum |
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1.4.2 The Visible Spectrum |
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1.4.3 The Infrared Spectrum |
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1.4.4 The Microwave Spectrum |
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1.5 Energy-Matter Interactions in the Atmosphere |
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1.5.1.1 Rayleigh Scattering |
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1.5.1.3 Nonselective Scattering |
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1.6.1 Atmospheric Windows in Optical Region |
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1.6.2 Atmospheric Windows in Microwave Region |
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1.7 Energy-Matter Interactions with the Terrain |
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1.7.1 Reflection Mechanism |
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1.7.2 Transmission Mechanism |
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1.7.3 Absorption Mechanism |
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1.8.2 Stefan-Boltzmann Law |
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1.8.3 Wein's Radiation Law |
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1.9 Spectral Response Pattern |
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1.10 Hyperspectral Remote Sensing |
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1.11 Remote Sensing Process |
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1.11.1 The Source of Illumination |
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1.11.5 Data Product Generation |
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1.11.6 Data Analysis/Interpretation |
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1.11.7 Data/Information Storage |
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1.11.8 Archival and Distribution |
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1.12 Geographical Information System |
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1.13 Global Navigation Satellite Systems |
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1.13.1.3 The User Segment |
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1.13.2 Operating Principle of GPS |
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1.13.3.1 Stand-Alone Satellite Navigation |
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1.13.3.2 Differential GNSS Navigation |
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1.13.3.3 Network-Assisted GNSS Navigation |
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1.13.3.4 Carrier-Phase Differential (Kinematic) GPS |
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1.14 Organization of This Book |
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2 Passive Remote Sensing |
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2.2 Remote Sensing Platforms |
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2.2.2 Spaceborne Platforms |
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2.2.2.1 Geosynchronous Satellites |
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2.2.2.2 Polar Orbiting Satellites |
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2.3.2.1 Quantum Detectors |
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2.3.2.2 Photoemissive Detectors |
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2.3.2.3 Semiconductor Detectors |
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2.3.2.4 Photoconductive Detectors |
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2.3.2.5 Photovoltaic Detectors |
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2.3.2.6 Thermal Detectors |
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2.4.1 Conventional Photographic Cameras |
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2.4.2 Digital Aerial Cameras |
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2.4.4.1 Radiometers Operating in Optical Region |
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2.4.4.2 Radiometers Operating in Microwave Region |
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2.4.4.3 Imaging Spectrometer |
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2.5 Resolution of a Sensor |
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2.5.2 Spectral Resolution |
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2.5.3 Radiometric Resolution |
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2.5.4 Temporal Resolution |
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2.6 Spaceborne Missions with Passive Sensors |
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2.6.1 The Landsat Mission |
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2.6.4 The Indian Earth Observation Mission |
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2.6.5 The Earth Observing System Mission |
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2.6.6 Earth Observing-1 Mission (EO-1) |
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2.6.8 Hyperspatial Resolution Earth Missions |
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2.6.8.1 WorldView Mission |
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2.6.9 Passive Microwave Missions |
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2.6.9.1 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration AMSU-A |
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2.6.9.2 Defense Meteorological Satellite Program |
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2.6.9.4 Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity Mission |
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2.6.9.5 Soil Moisture Active Passive Mission |
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3 Active Remote Sensing |
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3.2 Active Microwave Sensors |
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3.2.1.1 Real Aperture Radar |
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3.2.1.2 Synthetic Aperture Radar |
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3.2.1.3 The Operating Modes of SAR |
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3.2.2 Non-imaging Microwave Sensors |
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3.3 Spaceborne Radars Systems |
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3.3.4 Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity Mission |
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3.3.4.1 Measurement Principle |
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3.3.5 Soil Moisture Active Passive |
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3.3.6.1 RADARSAT Constellation |
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3.3.7 The Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2 |
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3.3.8 TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X |
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3.4 Light Detection And Ranging |
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3.4.1 Discrete Return LiDAR |
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3.4.3.1 Oscillating Mirror Scanning Mechanism |
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3.4.3.2 Rotating Polygon Scanning Mechanism |
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3.4.3.3 Nutating Mirror Scanning System |
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3.4.3.4 Fiber Pointing System |
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3.4.3.5 Spaceborne LiDAR Mission |
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3.4.3.6 Cloud Profiling Radar (CPR) |
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4 Digital Image Processing |
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4.2.2 Digital Versatile Disk |
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4.3.2 Graphic Interchange Format |
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4.3.5 Portable Network Graphics |
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4.4.1 Radiometric Correction |
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4.4.1.1 Atmospheric Effects |
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4.4.1.2 Absolute Atmospheric Correction |
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4.4.1.3 Relative Atmospheric Correction |
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4.4.1.4 Instrumental Errors |
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4.4.2 Corrections for Solar Illumination Variation |
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4.4.4 Geometric Image Correction |
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4.4.4.1 Correction for Systemic Distortions |
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4.4.4.2 Correction of Nonsystemic Errors |
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4.4.5 Image Processing Levels |
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4.5.1 Contrast Modification |
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4.5.1.2 Contrast Enhancement |
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4.5.1.3 Edge Enhancement and Detection |
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4.5.2 Multiple Image Manipulation |
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4.5.2.2 Vegetation Indices |
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4.5.2.3 Image Transformation |
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4.6.1 Unsupervised Classification |
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4.6.1.1 Unsupervised Classification using the Chain Method |
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4.6.1.2 Unsupervised Classification using the ISODATA Method |
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4.6.1.3 K-Means Clustering Algorithm |
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4.6.2 Supervised Classification |
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4.6.2.1 Parallelepiped Classification |
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4.6.2.2 Minimum Distance Classification |
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4.6.2.3 Maximum Likelihood Classification |
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4.6.2.4 k-Nearest Neighbors |
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4.6.2.5 Mahalanobis Spectral Distance |
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4.6.2.6 Artificial Neural Networks |
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4.6.2.7 Object-Oriented Classification |
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4.6.2.8 Spectral Angular Mapper Algorithm |
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4.6.2.9 Spectral Correlation Classifier |
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4.6.2.10 Support Vector Machines Classifier |
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4.7 Digital Change Detection |
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4.7.1 Image Enhancement Techniques |
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4.7.1.1 Univariate Image Differencing |
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4.7.1.4 Principal Component Analysis |
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4.7.1.5 Multivariate Alteration Detection |
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4.7.1.6 Post-Classification Comparison |
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4.7.1.7 Artificial Neural Network-Based Change Detection |
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4.8.1 Uni-Temporal Thematic Maps |
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4.8.1.2 Accuracy Assessment |
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4.8.1.3 Kappa Coefficient (K) |
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4.8.2 Multi-Temporal Thematic Maps |
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5 An Introduction to Land Degradation |
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5.1.1 Components of Land Degradation |
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5.1.1.2 Vegetation Degradation |
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5.1.1.3 Water Degradation |
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5.1.1.4 Climate Deterioration |
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5.1.1.5 Losses to Urban/Industrial Development |
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5.2 Extent and Spatial Distribution |
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5.3 Land Degradation Assessment |
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5.3.1 Expert opinion/GLASOD Approach |
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5.3.2 Remote Sensing-Based Approach |
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5.3.2.1 Computation of NDVI Indicators |
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5.3.2.2 NDVI-to-NPP Conversion |
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5.3.2.3 Identification of the Areas Experiencing Land Degradation |
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5.3.4 Abandonment of Agricultural Lands |
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5.3.5 The Land Degradation Impact Index |
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6 Water Erosion |
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6.2 Factors of Water Erosion |
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6.2.2.1 Soil Texture and Clay Mineralogy |
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6.2.2.3 Sodium and Other Cations |
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6.2.2.4 Iron and Aluminum Oxides |
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6.2.2.5 Antecedent Soil Moisture |
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6.3.2 Physically Based Models |
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6.3.2.1 Water Erosion Prediction Project Model |
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6.4 Role of Remote Sensing |
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6.4.1 Spectral Response Pattern of Eroded Soils |
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6.4.2 Airborne Sensor Data |
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6.4.3 Spaceborne Multispectral Data |
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6.4.3.1 Detection of Erosion Features and Eroded Areas |
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6.4.3.2 Monitoring Eroded Lands |
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6.4.3.3 Detection of Erosion Consequences |
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6.4.3.4 Erosion Controlling Factors |
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6.4.3.5 Soil Erosion Risk |
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6.4.3.6 Assimilation of Remote Sensing Data into Runoff and Erosion Models |
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7 Wind Erosion |
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7.2.1 Wind Erosion Processes |
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7.2.2.2 Soil Surface Conditions |
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7.4 Role of Remote Sensing |
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7.4.1 Airborne Sensors Data |
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7.4.2 Orbital Sensor Data |
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7.4.2.1 Detection of Wind Erosion Features and Eroded Areas |
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7.4.2.2 Characterization of Dune Activity |
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7.4.2.3 Measuring Sand Availability |
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7.4.2.4 Erosion Control Measures and Impact Assessment |
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7.5 Modeling Wind Erosion |
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7.5.1 Field Scale Wind Erosion Models |
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7.5.1.1 Wind Erosion Equation |
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7.5.1.2 Revised Wind Erosion Equation |
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7.5.1.3 Wind Erosion Prediction System |
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7.5.1.4 Texas Erosion Analysis Model |
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7.5.1.5 Wind Erosion Stochastic Simulator |
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7.5.2 Regional Scale Models |
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7.5.2.1 Wind Erosion on European Light Soils |
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7.5.2.2 Wind Erosion Assessment Model |
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7.5.2.3 Integrated Wind Erosion Modeling System |
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7.5.3 Global Scale Models |
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7.5.3.1 Dust Production Model |
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7.5.3.2 Dust Entrainment and Deposition Model |
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7.5.4 Other Global Dust Models |
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8 Soil Salinization and Alkalinization |
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8.3 Nature of Salt-Affected Soils |
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8.4 Extent and Spatial Distribution |
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8.5 Soil Salinity. Symptoms |
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8.5.1 Surface Manifestation |
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8.5.2 The Presence of Halophytic Plants |
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8.6.1 Spectral Measurements in Laboratory |
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8.6.2 In situ Spectral Measurements |
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8.6.3 Frequency-Domain Electromagnetic Techniques |
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8.6.4 Ground Penetrating Radar Measurements |
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8.7 Inventory and Monitoring of Salt-Affected Soils |
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8.7.1 Airborne Sensors Data |
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8.7.1.1 Aerial Photographs, Videography, and Digital Multispectral Camera Images |
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8.7.2 Orbital Sensor Data |
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8.7.2.1 Multispectral Visible, NIR, and Thermal IR Sensor Data |
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8.7.2.2 Computer-Assisted Digital Analysis |
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8.7.3.1 Temporal Behavior of Salt-Affected Soils |
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248 | (4) |
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8.7.3.2 Spaceborne Microwave Sensor Data |
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252 | (1) |
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8.7.3.3 Spaceborne Hyperspectral Sensor Data |
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8.8 Solute Transport Modeling |
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254 | (1) |
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255 | (8) |
9 Soil Acidification |
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9.4 Development of Soil Acidity |
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9.4.1 Causative Factors of Soil Acidification |
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9.4.1.1 Acidic Precipitation |
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9.4.1.2 Acidifying Gases and Particles |
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9.4.1.3 Acidifying Fertilizers and Legumes |
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9.4.1.4 Nutrient Uptake by Crops and Root Exudates |
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9.4.2 The Impact of Soil Acidification |
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9.4.3 Soil Acidity and Base Saturation and Buffering Capacity |
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9.4.4 Soil Acidity and Crop Responses |
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9.5 Delineation and Mapping of Acid, Soils |
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9.5.1.1 Aspect/Elemental Analysis |
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9.5.1.2 Physiographic Analysis |
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9.5.1.3 Morphogenetic Analysis |
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9.5.2 Spaceborne Multispectral Measurements |
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9.5.2.1 Visual Interpretation |
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9.5.2.2 Computer-Assisted Digital Analysis |
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276 | (3) |
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9.5.3 Mapping Vegetation-Covered Soils |
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279 | (1) |
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9.5.4 Digital Soil Mapping |
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279 | (2) |
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281 | (1) |
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10 Waterlogging |
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285 | (18) |
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285 | (1) |
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10.2 The Effects of Waterlogging |
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286 | (2) |
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10.2.1 The Effects on Soils |
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286 | (1) |
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10.2.2 Plant Responses to Waterlogging |
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286 | (2) |
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10.3 Norms for Categorization |
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288 | (1) |
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10.4 Role of Remote Sensing |
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288 | (9) |
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10.4.1 In situ Spectral Reflectance Studies |
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289 | (1) |
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10.4.2 Aerial Photographs and Airborne Spectral Measurements |
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290 | (1) |
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10.4.3 Spaceborne Multispectral Measurements |
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290 | (5) |
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10.4.3.1 Optical Sensor Data |
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290 | (4) |
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10.4.3.2 Thermal Sensor Data |
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294 | (1) |
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10.4.4 Geophysical Techniques |
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295 | (10) |
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10.4.4.1 Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) |
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295 | (1) |
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10.4.4.2 Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) Sensors |
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296 | (1) |
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10.5 Using Models to Simulate Plant Responses to Waterlogging |
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297 | (1) |
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298 | (1) |
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298 | (5) |
11 Land Degradation due to Mining, Aquaculture, and Shifting Cultivation |
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11.3 Role of Remote Sensing |
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11.3.1 Aerial Photographs |
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305 | (1) |
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11.3.1.3 Shifting Cultivation |
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306 | (1) |
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11.3.2 Sapaceborne Multispectral Measurements |
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306 | (15) |
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310 | (5) |
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11.3.2.3 Shifting Cultivation |
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315 | (2) |
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317 | (1) |
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317 | (4) |
12 Drought |
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12.2.1 Drought Indicators |
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323 | (1) |
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12.4 Drought Assessment and Monitoring |
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12.4.1 Meteorological Indicators |
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326 | (3) |
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12.4.1.2 Percent of Normal Precipitation |
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326 | (1) |
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12.4.1.3 Palmer Drought Severity Index |
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326 | (1) |
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12.4.1.4 Standardized Precipitation Index |
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327 | (1) |
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12.4.1.5 Crop Moisture Index |
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327 | (1) |
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12.4.1.6 Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index |
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328 | (1) |
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12.4.1.7 Soil Moisture Deficit Index |
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328 | (1) |
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12.4.1.8 Surface Water Supply Index |
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329 | (1) |
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12.4.2 Remote Sensing-Based Methods |
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329 | (8) |
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12.4.2.1 Estimation of Meteorological Parameters |
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330 | (2) |
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12.4.3 Process-Based Indicators |
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337 | (1) |
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12.4.4 Water Balance Approach |
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338 | (1) |
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12.5.1 Regression Analysis |
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339 | (1) |
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12.5.2 Time Series Analysis |
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339 | (1) |
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12.5.3 Probability Models |
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340 | (1) |
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12.6 Long-Lead Drought Forecasting |
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12.7 Drought Monitoring Systems: Global Scenario |
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12.7.1 Global Integrated Drought Monitoring and Prediction System |
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342 | (1) |
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12.7.2 European Drought Monitoring System |
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12.7.3 Drought Monitoring System for South Asia |
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344 | (1) |
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12.7.4 Indian National Agricultural Drought Assessment and Monitoring System |
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344 | (2) |
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346 | (1) |
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347 | (8) |
13 Land Degradation Information Systems |
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355 | (1) |
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356 | (2) |
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13.2.1 Components of an IS |
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356 | (2) |
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358 | (3) |
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13.3.1.1 Hierarchical Model |
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358 | (1) |
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13.3.1.3 Relational Model |
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359 | (1) |
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13.3.1.4 Object-Oriented Model |
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360 | (1) |
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13.4 Land Degradation ISs |
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361 | (8) |
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362 | (7) |
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13.4.1.1 Data Acquisition |
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362 | (1) |
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13.4.1.2 Geo-referencing and Creation of Digital Data |
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362 | (1) |
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13.4.1.3 Data Verification and Editing |
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363 | (1) |
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363 | (1) |
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13.4.1.5 Soil Degradation Data |
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363 | (1) |
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363 | (6) |
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369 | (6) |
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374 | (1) |
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13.5.1.1 Metadata, Formats and Resolution Information, Layers |
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374 | (1) |
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375 | (1) |
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376 | (3) |
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