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- Publisher : Kugler Publishing (July 20, 2001)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 313 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9051031408
- ISBN-13 : 978-9051031409
- Item Weight : 8.1 ounces
Global and Regional Vegetation Fire Monitoring from Space: Planning a Coordinated International Effort
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Paperback – July 20, 2001
by F.J. Ahern (Author), J.G. Goldammer (Author), C.O. Justice (Author)
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