Investigating Earth system changes and dynamics using remote sensing and geospatial analysis
Investigating Earth system changes and dynamics using remote sensing and geospatial analysis
Editor(s): R. Lasaponara , H. Asche, A. Lanorte, N. Masini, B. Murgante, G. Borruso, and N. Zeng

Satellite time series can provide temporal and spatial consistent measurements that have demonstrated potential as a means to derive information on the dynamic nature of Earth surface processes (sea, ice, land, atmosphere), to detect, identify and map changes. Thanks to the establishment and maintenance of long-term Earth observing programs, satellite time series are now at our disposal and can be used to reveal how the world has changed, facilitating a response as well as providing a useful tool for future planning. Moreover, the application of geospatial statistics will provide powerful tools to extract even subtle changes but with significant impacts on Earth dynamics for a number of application fields, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • water, ice, atmosphere and land surface monitoring;
  • analysis of natural and man-made disturbances;
  • urban expansion and sprawl;
  • geophysical and geochemical parameters;
  • natural resources management.

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