High-tech satellites orbiting thousands of miles above our planet are now delivering some of the most detailed and timely ...

Aim: Traditional methodologies of mapping vegetation, as carried out by ecologists, consist primarily of field surveying or mapping from aerial photography. Previous applications of satellite imagery ...

The accelerated urbanization of landscapes poses significant challenges to the sustainability and ecological integrity of the ...

Questions: Pollination is an ecosystem function that varies at local spatial scales. Remote sensing may help to quantify and map the resulting patterns for a better understanding of ecosystem ...

A Long March 2D rocket lifts off from Taiyuan May 20 (UTC) 2024, carrying four Beijing-3C satellites to orbit. Credit: Ourspace HELSINKI — China sent a new set of four Beijing-3 optical remote sensing ...

Satellite-based remote sensing detection of methane distribution at landfill sites. Panels a-c depict open dumpsites, while panels d-f show engineered sanitary landfills. Methane is a potent ...