Global Land-Ocean Geospatial Applications Mapping and Surveying with Remote Sensing and GIS

1. Introduction to Geospatial Analysis and Applications

Charla M. Burnett, Muhammad Taimoor Hassan, and Lorayyne Miralha

2. Geospatial Governance in a Global Context

Nithiyanandam Yogeswaran and Swathi Kalyani

3. Smart Green Governance: Harnessing Emerging Technologies and Remote Sensing for Urban Forest Management

Fabrício Ramos Neves and André Carlos Busanelli de Aquino

4. Mapping Biodiversity: Theory, Techniques, and Lessons Learned from the Caribbean

Jahnelle Howe

5. Mapping Wildlife: Integrating Technology for Habitat, Behavior and Conservation Strategies

K. V. Murali, Sidhartha Tumakuru Nataraja, and Kanchan

6. Integrating RS and Social Media for Enhanced Disaster Monitoring, Assessment, and Response: Challenges and Opportunities

Manikandan Sathianarayanan and Pai-Hui Hsu

7. Innovations in Ocean and Marine Spatial Planning

Charla M. Burnett, Grace Milner, and Ebenezer Ntsiful

8. Participatory Mapping using GIS and RS Across Regions

Rudo Kemper, Charla M. Burnett, Aliya Ryan et al.

9. Next-Generation Geographical Information Systems:  Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Geographic Information Systems and Satellite Imagery for Mapping and Surveying

Pranshu Pranjal and Ashish Soni

10. Energy Optimization and Innovation in GIS and Remote Sensing

Charla M. Burnett

11. Towards a Spatial Future: The Global Promise of GIS and Remote Sensing

Charla M. Burnett and Biswajeet Pradhan

Biography

Charla M. Burnett is a global development and technology governance specialist with a Ph.D. in Global Governance and Human Security. Her interdisciplinary work bridges geospatial science, energy systems, and digital transformation, focusing on participatory mapping, infrastructure optimization, and climate policy. She has led applied research and programmatic initiatives for USAID, the United Nations, and academic institutions, advancing the integration of GIS and remote sensing into sustainable energy planning and emissions reduction strategies. She is a co‑founder of the International Society of Participatory Mapping, a former U.S. Earth Observations Group member, and a contributing expert on AI infrastructure policy to the Biden Administration’s 2024 Executive Order. She recently served as a USAID Science for Development Fellow focusing on decision support systems for methane mitigation and the legal frameworks underpinning digital energy transitions.

Biswajeet Pradhan is a distinguished expert in geospatial science, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence, with over 20 years of academic and research experience. He is currently a professor at the University of Technology Sydney, where he leads innovative research in disaster risk reduction, environmental modeling, and urban planning. He has authored over 700 peer‑reviewed articles and several books, making significant contributions to the field. A recipient of numerous international awards, he is recognized as one of the world’s leading scientists in geospatial research and its applications in addressing global challenges.