Remote Sensing and Numerical Modelling Methods for the Management of Estuarine Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Estuarine environments are among the world's most valuable ecosystems, offering a wide range of goods and services. They act as vital habitats and nurseries for many animals, provide storm protection, store carbon, and purify water. Despite their numerous benefits, estuaries are deteriorating worldwide due to escalating threats from human activities and climate change. In this context, the development and application of remote sensing and numerical modelling methods have proved crucial in generating data to support our understanding of the processes and mechanisms driving short- and long-term changes and thus support estuarine management.

This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest developments in the application of remote sensing and numerical modelling methods to estuarine systems. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Monitoring estuarine processes through remote sensing methods;
• Deriving estuarine ecosystem products from remote sensing data;
• Mapping ecosystem services through remote sensing or numerical modelling methods;
• Applying remote sensing or numerical modelling methods to assess hazards and risks in estuarine environments;
• Observing platforms for the continuous monitoring of estuarine environments;
• Monitoring or modelling hydrodynamic, morphodynamic, biogeochemical, ecological, and biophysical processes in estuaries;
• Modelling the effects of climate change on and/or anthropogenic threats to estuarine ecosystems.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Carina Lurdes Lopes
Prof. Dr. Len Pietrafesa
Dr. Americo S. Ribeiro
Guest Editors

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