With each of its chapters peer-reviewed, this unique volume illustrates the potential of hyperspectral remote sensing with regard to a variety of forest applications, with specific consideration for tropical forest ecosystems. The book illustrates real world examples, employing actual data that will be of interest to a wide range of professions including remote sensing analysts, ecologists, and biologists. The analysis techniques presented in the book go beyond simple classification, as the authors illustrate the use of non-traditional techniques such as wavelet analysis and machine learning techniques. A CD-ROM including additional hyperspectgral colour images is included.