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@MISC{Murthy_review,
author = {M. S. R. Murthy and A. Giriraj and C. B. S. Dutt},
title = {REVIEW},
year = {}
}
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Abstract
Abstract: The relationship between natural and anthropogenic processes on biodiversity is complex. Thus, the holistic understanding of the complex mechanisms that control biodiversity, their spatial and temporal dynamics, requires synergetic adoption of measurement approaches, sampling designs, and technologies. In view of this, importance of satellite remote sensing, Global Positioning System (GPS), integrative tools, such as GIS, and information systems, is realized as a complimentary system to ground-based studies. Together, these technologies form the basis for geoinformatics. In the present paper, we make an attempt to bring out a general overview of regulators of biodiversity and potential use of geoinformatics in biodiversity assessment for the purpose of those professionals working in biodiversity who are not largely aware about fundamental and core issues of application of these technologies. We discuss the regulators of biodiversity on different spatial and temporal scales in terms of natural and anthropogenic impacts, and the effects, responses, and indicators in terms of structure and function. The paper explains the role of multisensor satellite data in understanding the spatial and temporal patterns of vegetation type and distribution as a precursor for biodiversity assessment. The potential use of GPS and GIS systems in integrating spatial and non-spatial data in evolving conservation plans and management strategies are also discussed. Additionally, we have brought out a future scenario in terms of requirements and adoption of these technologies.
Keyphrases
biodiversity assessment potential use core issue management strategy measurement approach anthropogenic process global positioning system non-spatial data ground-based study future scenario anthropogenic impact integrative tool holistic understanding temporal scale temporal pattern general overview information system multisensor satellite data complex mechanism synergetic adoption temporal dynamic complimentary system present paper vegetation type conservation plan satellite remote sensing gi system
