Application of Remote Sensing-Based Monitoring of Local Climate in Urban Areas
A special issue of Remote Sensing (ISSN 2072-4292). This special issue belongs to the section "Urban Remote Sensing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 1207
Special Issue Editors
Interests: land cover mapping; urban remote sensing; machine learning; deep learning; geoinformation; very high resolution; object-based image analysis; big data; automation; change detection; uncertainty; human geography
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Interests: remote sensing image interpretation; target detection; semantic segmentation; machine learning; spatial information fusion
Interests: geographic information systems (GIS); remote sensing; spatial modeling; and data mining for urban and environmental analysis and planning; mapping urban land cover (green space, impervious surfaces, etc.); monitoring forest health using fine resolution satellite imagery
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Interests: urban landscapes; thermal environment; human comfort; remote sensing; numerical simulation
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Interests: geospatial big data; urban landscape; land cover/use
Interests: exposure ecology; nature-based solutions; urban climate
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Understanding and monitoring the local climate in urban areas is crucial for addressing the challenges posed by rapid urbanization and climate change. Remote sensing-based monitoring has emerged as a powerful tool to collect and analyze valuable data related to urban climate dynamics. This Special Issue aims to highlight the significance of remote sensing in studying local climate patterns and its application in urban planning, environmental management, and climate change mitigation efforts, in order to address climate-related challenges and foster sustainable urban development.
The primary objective of this Special Issue is to explore the diverse applications and potential of remote sensing-based monitoring of local climate in urban areas. By examining the latest research findings and advancements in the field, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of urban climate dynamics and provide insights into sustainable urban development practices. The subject matter aligns closely with the journal's scope, as it focuses on interdisciplinary research in environmental sciences and emphasizes the integration of remote sensing technology.
Contributions to this Special Issue are encouraged to cover, but are not limited to, the following themes:
a. Urban heat island and local climate zones mapping:
- Detection and characterization of urban heat islands using remote sensing techniques.
- Assessment of urban morphology and land cover changes influencing heat island formation.
- Methods for local climate zones mapping using remote sensing and GIS techniques.
b. Vegetation monitoring and green infrastructure:
- Remote sensing-based approaches for monitoring vegetation cover and health in urban areas.
- Quantifying the benefits of urban green spaces in terms of microclimate regulation.
- Assessing the effectiveness of urban greening initiatives on local climate and human well-being.
c. Air quality assessment and population mapping:
- Remote sensing methods for monitoring air pollutants in urban areas.
- Mapping and analysis of pollution sources and their spatial distribution using remote sensing data.
- Integrating remote sensing with population estimate models for promoting population management and policy-making.
d. Urban resilience and risk management:
- Remote sensing applications for various risk mapping and monitoring in urban areas.
- Assessing vulnerability to climate-related hazards using remote sensing data with multi source geographic big data.
- Integrating remote sensing with urban planning for enhancing resilience and disaster prevention capacity.
Authors are encouraged to submit original research articles, reviews, case studies, and technical notes that contribute to the understanding and application of remote sensing-based monitoring of local climate in urban areas.
Dr. Lei Ma
Dr. Guangjun He
Dr. Brian Alan Johnson
Prof. Dr. Qian Cao
Prof. Dr. Hanfa Xing
Dr. Zhaowu Yu
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- remote sensing
- urban areas
- local climate
- risk assessment
- sustainable urban development
- green space
- geographic big data
