Remote Sensing and GIS for Monitoring Urbanization and Urban Health (Second Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

Urbanization is one of the leading global trends of the 21st century and has a significant impact on health. Many people living in cities have to deal with inadequate housing and transport, poor sanitation and waste management, and environmental pollution. Noise, water and soil contamination, a lack of space for walking, and urban heat islands and extreme weather driven by climate change are all harmful to the health of city residents. With the increasing abundance of remote sensing data, related GIS spatial analysis technologies are emerging endlessly. These data and technologies are increasingly used in urban and health research.

The aim of this Special Issue is to present—to readers globally—the latest research findings and ideas with respect to the application of remote sensing and GIS in monitoring urbanization and urban health The inclusion of these research studies on this specific theme in our journal will provide valuable information for urbanization and urban health based on the application of remote sensing and GIS. Case studies, innovative methods, system reviews, and perspectives are all welcomed.

Prof. Dr. Xinhu Li
Prof. Dr. Shihong Du
Prof. Dr. Peng Jia
Prof. Dr. Franz W. Gatzweiler
Dr. Jinchao Song
Guest Editors

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