Monitoring Volcanoes in the North Pacific Observations from Space [Mixed media product]

This book is a visual learning experience as recorded on satellite images of volcanic eruptions and a manual describing how it is used for operational satellite monitoring. The atlas shows examples of the largest eruptions worldwide. The book fills a huge gap in the science of volcano remote sensing. A CD-ROM is included containing all the images and an associated website which will be regularly updated, showing results from new and current eruptions.

Volcanoes have always fascinated scientists and the general public. This book provides state-of-the-art techniques for real-time volcano monitoring and analysis using space-borne data. The book fills a huge gap in the science of volcano remote sensing.

Part 1: Understanding Volcano Imagery

1. Introduction to Volcano Monitoring from Space

2. Real-time Operational Satellite Monitoring Techniques

3. Validity and Accuracy of Satellite Data: Atmospheric Effects

4. Elevated Surface Temperatures of Volcanoes

5. Imaging of Volcanic Plumes

6. Gas Emissions from Volcanoes

7. Radar Interferometry (INSAR): A Long-term Monitoring Tool

8. Manned Missions Capturing Volcanic Activity

9. Volcanic Cloud Dispersion Models

10. False Alarms and No Alarms

11. View from the Cockpit

12. Regional and Global Impacts of Volcanic Eruptions in Satellite Imagery

13 Acquiring Satellite Data

Part 2: Atlas of Imagery from the North Pacific

Thermal Imagery

Radar Imagery

Space Shuttle Data and Imagery

Regional and Global Impact of Eruptions