Environmental monitoring using GNSS

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Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are transforming from military tools to essential instruments for environmental monitoring and management. This book explores how GNSS satellites facilitate the observation of changing environmental phenomena that are difficult to measure directly. Key applications include GPS-based radio telemetry for tracking animal movements and behaviors, GNSS-meteorology for weather and climate studies, and GNSS-remote sensing for monitoring freshwater resources and the cryosphere. Additionally, geosensor networks play a vital role in disaster response, while GNSS aids epidemiology by improving the tracking of infectious diseases and their relationship with climate change. The integration of GNSS in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA), and Sustainability Assessments (SA) enhances decision-making through Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA). By bridging geodesy and environmental studies, the book presents GNSS concepts in an accessible manner for environmentalists and highlights its applications for technology users. It serves as a crucial resource for professionals in hydrology, meteorology, epidemiology, economics, and engineering, offering a comprehensive overview of GNSS's role in environmental monitoring and socio-economic activities. This groundbreaking work is essential for practitioners and academics interested in leveraging GNSS across diverse fields