"Surveying Wonders" invites you on an exhilarating journey through the captivating world of surveying, where precision meets exploration. From the towering peaks to the depths of the ocean floor, this book unveils the unsung heroes who map our planet's vast terrains, unlocking the secrets of geography and shaping our understanding of the world. Join seasoned surveyors as they share riveting tales of conquering challenging landscapes, employing cutting-edge technology, and solving mysteries...

This compilation of articles provides a clear understanding of Remote Sensing, the amazing technology which is opening up new vistas for the mapping, management, and monitoring of our natural resources. Richly illustrated and easy to read, the book will be of interest to students, teachers, scientists and non-specialists.

The first book devoted to a critically important aspect of disaster planning, management, and mitigationTechnology and Emergency Management, Second Edition describes best practices for technology use in emergency planning, response, recovery, and mitigation. It also describes the key elements that must be in place for technology to enhance the emergency management process. The tools, resources, and strategies discussed have been applied by organizations wo...

Architecture is a creative art with a lot of science embedded into this art. Being the mother of all art forms, the responsibility of an Architect is much more in the society at large. His creations will be standing there and no one can avoid seeing it. But Architectural design is also a science driven process. The purpose of this book is to share and note down the various aspects of this process of going through the exercise of Architectural Design. How much added Services and Engineering kn...

First published in 1988 by RS Means, the new edition of Project Scheduling and Management for Construction has been substantially revised for students enrolled in construction management and civil engineering programs. While retaining its emphasis on developing practical, professional-level scheduling skills, the new edition is a relatable, real-world case study that can be used over the course of a semester. The book also includes classroom elements like exercises, quizzes, skill...

"Capturing Reality in the Fascinating World of Photogrammetry" is a comprehensive book on the art and science of 3D imaging through photogrammetry. This book takes a closer look at the principles and techniques of photogrammetry and explains how photos can be used to measure real-world objects and spaces in three dimensions. From aerial surveys and topographic mapping to archaeological excavations and cultural heritage conservation, this book covers a wide range of applications of photogra...

"How you define failure will decide how you maintain your Assets". The Comprehensive Asset Management approach to the management of physical assets has been accepted as the way to improve asset performance and therefore, profitability. Whether you are new to wind farm management, eager to make an impact or a seasoned Asset Manager grappling with effectiveness, this book on "Asset Management Excellence" is your practical guide to extending the Economic Life of your Wind Energy projects. "As...

Well test planning is one of the most important phrases in the life cycle of a well, if done improperly it could cost millions. Now there is a reference to ensure you get it right the first time. Written by a Consultant Completions & Well Test Engineer with decades of experience, Well Test Planning and Operations provides a road map to guide the reader through the maze of governmental regulations, industry codes, local standards and practices. This book describes how to plan a fit-for-purp...

The Power of Where presents the visionary concepts of Jack Dangermond, cofounder of Esri®, the world’s leading mapping software company. With a foreword by bestselling author and writer for The Atlantic, James Fallows, it’s filled with the latest web maps, illustrations, and real-life stories from a vibrant global community of geographic information systems (GIS) users. If you’ve never heard of GIS, this is the book for you, and if you think you know what GIS is, you’ll discover m...

Mapping and Modeling Weather and Climate with GIS is a contributed volume of 23 chapters from leading climatologists, meteorologists, and other experts about how geospatial cartography and analysis helps to advance atmospheric science research. Coverage includes data and software resources, data representation, observations, modeling, data-model integration, web services, and the areas of current and potential cross-fertilization of atmospheric and geospatial sciences. Providing b...

Merging the rigor of the scientific method with the technologies of GISGIS for Science, Volume 2: Applying Mapping and Spatial Analytics brings to life a continuing collection of current, real-world examples of scientists using geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial data science to expand our understand of the world. Co-edited by Esri Chief Scientist Dawn Wright and Esri Technology Writer and Information Designer Christian Harder and with a forew...

Practical Engineering Management of Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms delivers the first must-have content to the multiple engineering managers and clients devoted to the design, equipment, and operations of offshore oil and gas platforms. Concepts explaining how to interact with the various task forces, getting through bid proposals, and how to maintain project control are all covered in the necessary training reference. Relevant equipment and rule of thumb techniques to calculate critical f...