Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems in Epidemiology

by Baker; Muller; Rollinson; Hay; Randolph; Rogers

• ISBN13: 9780123335609
• ISBN10: 0123335604
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-29
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
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Summary

Global problems require global information, which satellites can now provide. with ever more sophisticated control methods being developed for infectious diseases, our ability to map spatial and temporal variation in risk is more important than ever. Only then may we plan control campaigns and deliver novel interventions and remedies where the need is greatest, and sustainable success is most likely. This book presents a comprehensive guide to using the very latest methods of surveillance from satellites, including analysing spatial data within geographical information systems, interpreting complex biological patterns, and predicting risk both today and as it may change in the future. of all infectious disease systems, those that involve free-living invertebrate vectors or intermediate hosts are most susceptible to changing environmental conditions, and have hitherto received most attention from the marriage of analytical biology with this new space technology. Accordingly, this volume presents detailed case studies on malaria, African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), tick-borne infections and helminths (worms). for those who are unfamiliar with this science, and unsure how to start, the book ends with a chapter of practical advice on where to seek hands-on instruction. The lessons to be learned from these studies are applicable to many other epidemiological and ecological problems that face us today, most significantly the preservation of the world's biodiversity. Key Features * Only book to provide a synthesis of complex biology, quantitative analysis, space technology and practical applications, focused on solving real epidemiological problems on a global scale * Broad scope, with methods relevant to subjects ranging from biodiversity to public health * Practical advice on relevant courses * 24 pages of colour plates

Table of Contents

Contributors to Volume 47	v
Foreword	vii
Series Editors' Preface	ix
Guest Editors' Preface	xi
An Overview of Remote Sensing and Geodesy for Epidemiology and Public Health Application
S.I. Hay
Abstract	2	(1)
Introduction	2	(2)
Active Remote Sensing	4	(1)
Passive Remote Sensing	5	(9)
Turning Satellite Sensor Data into Geophysical Data	14	(4)
Turning Geophysical Data into Information for Public Health	18	(7)
Geodesy	25	(2)
Conclusions	27	(11)
Acknowledgements	27	(1)
References	27	(10)
Linking Remote Sensing, Land Cover and Disease
P. J. Curran
P.M. Atkinson
G.M. Foody
E.J. Milton
Abstract	37	(1)
Introduction	38	(1)
A Framework for the Remote Sensing of Disease	39	(6)
From Remotely Sensed Images of Landscape to a Multi-temporal Spectral Mosaic	45	(6)
From a Multi-temporal Spectral Mosaic to Land Cover	51	(12)
Predicting Vector Density and Disease Risk from Land Cover Data	63	(8)
Discussion and Conclusion	71	(11)
References	72	(10)
Spatial Statistics and Geographical Information Systems in Epidemiology and Public Health
T.P. Robinson
Abstract	82	(1)
Introduction	82	(6)
Disease Distribution Mapping	88	(3)
Spatial Patterns in Disease Distributions	91	(10)
Spatial Relationships and Causal Factors in Disease Distributions	101	(12)
Decision Support for Disease Intervention	113	(5)
Conclusions	118	(13)
Acknowledgements	120	(1)
References	120	(10)
Satellites, Space, Time and the African Trypanosomiases
D.J. Rogers
Abstract	130	(1)
Introduction	131	(4)
Disease Transmission Models	135	(1)
Relating Field and Satellite Data	136	(3)
Small Area, Biological Models	139	(5)
Large Area, Statistical Models	144	(13)
Satellite Imagery and Disease Risk Mapping: The Way Forward	157	(17)
Acknowledgements	159	(1)
Appendix	160	(5)
References	165	(9)
Earth Observation, Geographic Information Systems and Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa
S.I. Hay
J.A. Omumbo
M.H. Craig
R.W. Snow
Abstract	174	(1)
Introduction	174	(2)
The Ecology of P. falciparum Malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa	176	(6)
Remote Sensing and Mosquito-borne Disease	182	(9)
Geographic Information Systems and Mosquito-borne Disease	191	(12)
Conclusions and the Future	203	(15)
Acknowledgements	206	(1)
References	206	(11)
Ticks and Tick-borne Disease Systems in Space and from Space
S.E. Randolph
Abstract	217	(1)
Ticks as Pests--Parasites and Vectors	218	(2)
Predicting the Distribution of Ticks	220	(11)
Predicting the Risk of Tick-borne Infections	231	(6)
Conclusions and Future Directions	237	(9)
Acknowledgements	240	(1)
References	240	(6)
The Potential of Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing in the Epidemiology and Control of Human Helminth Infections
S. Brooker
E. Michael
Abstract	246	(1)
Introduction	246	(2)
Early Cartography of Helminth Infections	248	(2)
Using GIS to Map the Geographic Distribution of Helminths	250	(5)
Potential of GIS and Remote Sensing for Predicting Helminth Distribution	255	(12)
Applications of Remote Sensing for Predicting Helminth Distributions	267	(6)
Public Health Applications	273	(2)
Conclusions	275	(15)
Acknowledgements	278	(1)
References	279	(10)
Advances in Satellite Remote Sensing of Environmental Variables for Epidemiological Applications
S.J. Goetz
S.D. Prince
J. Small
Abstract	289	(1)
Introduction	290	(1)
Satellite Recovery of Land Surface Variables	291	(12)
Conclusions and Future Directions	303	(7)
Acknowledgements	304	(1)
References	304	(6)
Forecasting Disease Risk for Increased Epidemic Preparedness in Public Health
M.F. Myers
D.J. Rogers
J. Cox
A. Flahault
S.I. Hay
Abstract	310	(1)
Introduction	310	(1)
Disease Forecasting	311	(7)
Types of Early Warning System	318	(7)
Conclusions: What Makes a Good Prediction?	325	(7)
Acknowledgements	326	(1)
References	326	(5)
Education, Outreach and the Future of Remote Sensing in Human Health
B.L. Wood
L.R. Beck
B.M. Lobitz
M.R. Bobo
Abstract	331	(1)
Introduction	332	(1)
The `Obstacles'	333	(3)
Training and Outreach	336	(3)
Future Sensor Systems	339	(3)
Conclusions	342	(3)
Acknowledgements	343	(1)
References	343	(2)
Index	345	(8)
Contents of Volumes in This Series	353