Environmental monitoring and risk assessment professionals are increasingly using satellite or space monitoring as a tool for assessing inland and coastal water quality. This book explores the applications of this technology for the management of water sources. It examines how remote sensing researchers can work with environmental managers and policy makers to use these methods to solve water quality issues. It also explores potential problems with monitoring methods and provides examples of how to avoid them. It illustrates current research and applications of inland and coastal water quality monitoring performed by various agencies, such as the National Water Research Institute. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.