The book opens with the basic techniques of satellite geocoding (including the use of GPS and mosaic production) before describing a wide range of algorithms for extraction of information from optical and radar satellite images. The text then moves on to address the derivation of topographic information from space (including the recent Shuttle Topographic Radar Mission) followed by an explanation of the added-value obtained through the integrated use of geocoded satellite data in a Geographic Information System (GIS). Practical commercial and scientific applications are described in detail -...

Jonathan Williams lives in Bedford, PA and has been in the field of Ghost Research since 1997. Jon is a former police officer and veteran of the US Air Force, and in 2010 co-founded the International Museum of Spiritual Investigations in Gettysburg, PA. IMSI has closed and been reformed into the Museum of Ghost Research, which is currently in the development phase of the project. Since 1997, Jonathan has investigated close to a thousand locations all over the world including Japan, Pakistan, and most of the US. In addition to researching, Jonathan has instructed close to a few thousand...

Guidebook describing 50 varied walks in the Valais region in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The graded day walks based around the popular resort towns of Zermatt and Saas-Fee explore the Mattertal and Saastal valleys and the surrounding mountains. Ranging from 4 to 18km, the easily accessible routes make use of the area's extensive network of well-made mountain paths and its lift system. There are walks here to suit all tastes, from low-level lake walks or easy strolls up to mountain restaurants, through to serious mountain outings on steep and rocky trails. Distance, walking time and...