Earth observations for geohazards / / Zhenhong Li, Roberto Tomás, editors.

• TeilnehmendeR: Li, Zhenhong,; Tomás, Roberto,
• Place / Publishing House: [Place of publication not identified] : : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute,, [2017]; ©2017
• Year of Publication: 2017
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (394 pages)

Earth Observations (EO) encompasses different types of sensors (e.g., SAR, LiDAR, Optical and multispectral) and platforms (e.g., satellites, aircraft, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and enables us to monitor and model geohazards over regions at different scales in which ground observations may not be possible due to physical and/or political constraints. EO can provide high spatial, temporal and spectral resolution, stereo-mapping and all-weather-imaging capabilities, but not by a single satellite at a time. Improved satellite and sensor technologies, increased frequency of satellite measurements, and easier access and interpretation of EO information have all contributed to the increased demand for satellite EO data. EO, combined with complementary terrestrial observations and with physical models, have been widely used to monitor geohazards, revolutionizing our understanding of how the Earth system works.

Table of Contents

Abstract -- Introduction -- Use of EO for Geohazards throughout Bibliometric Data -- Overview of Contributions -- Current Challenges and Future Trends of EO for Geohazards -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- Author Contributions -- Conflicts of Interest -- References.