The book begins with an introduction to remote sensing and GIS, and then proceeds to provide in-depth coverage of a wide range of relevant topics, including but not limited to: optical, thermal, and microwave remote sensing; global navigation satellite systems (GNSS); digital photogrammetry; visual image analysis; digital image processing; spatial and attribute data model; geospatial analysis; planning, implementation, and management of GIS; and so on. New developments in remote sensing and geographic information systems are also presented, together with an illustrated overview of their many practical applications.Scale is becoming more important in geographic information technologies due to their increased application in fields such as remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS). From the standpoint of earth and environmental sciences, this book explores several facets of remote sensing and geographic information systems. Spectral data from space images is being used in novel ways, and this is being highlighted by the topic of remote sensing and geographic information system applications for sustainable development.