Remote Sensing of Cryospheric Hydrology and Water Cycle

Dear Colleagues,

Advancements in remote sensing technology have transformed the cryosphere into a reliable data source for monitoring its key components, such as glaciers, snow cover, permafrost, and sea ice. Since the 1990s, rapid advances in Earth observation technologies have enabled high-resolution, large-scale, and continuous monitoring of cryospheric dynamics. As a vital source of global freshwater, the cryosphere serves as a critical indicator of climate change. Accelerated warming has triggered significant shifts in its water cycle and underlying surfaces—including precipitation, evaporation, snowfall, and permafrost—further influencing hydrological processes. Accurate monitoring and modeling of these changes are essential for predicting hydrological impacts and ensuring sustainable management of water and environmental resources.

This Special Issue seeks to compile innovative research leveraging remote sensing technologies to monitor, analyze, and model cryospheric hydrology and the water cycle. Contributions may explore the development of novel methodologies, the application of advanced remote sensing techniques, or the integration of multisource and multiscale data to study hydrological processes in cold regions. This topic aligns closely with the journal’s scope, emphasizing remote sensing applications in environmental monitoring and Earth system science.

Suggested themes and article types for submission:

• Advances in remote sensing techniques for cryospheric hydrology and water cycle
• Cryosphere–climate feedback and hydrological responses
• Impacts of cryosphere changes on water resources and ecosystems
• Snowpack distribution, melt, and hydrological impacts
• Permafrost thaw and its hydrological implications
• Modeling of the cryospheric water cycle

Prof. Dr. Ping Wang
Dr. Tianye Wang
Prof. Dr. Hongyi Li
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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