Remote Sensing and Non-Destructive Testing Solutions for Sustainable Development and Urban Resilience

Dear Colleagues,

Remote sensing and non-destructive testing technologies have become instrumental in addressing critical environmental and social challenges, particularly in sustainable development and urban resilience. With rapid urbanization and increased environmental pressures, cities worldwide are facing rising demand for sustainable resource management, disaster mitigation, and infrastructure adaptation. These advanced techniques provide unparalleled capabilities for monitoring, assessing, and managing urban systems, supporting the resilience and sustainability goals outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This Special Issue will explore the growing need for innovative applications that enhance urban resilience and promote sustainable practices.

This Special Issue will showcase the latest advancements in technologies and methodologies that contribute to sustainable urban planning and resilient infrastructure. By aligning with the journal's focus on environmental monitoring and spatial data science, it will highlight the role of sensing and testing solutions in supporting urban areas as they adapt to climate change, rapid population growth, and resource limitations. Emphasis will be placed on practical solutions and innovative approaches that drive urban resilience and sustainability.

Submissions are encouraged on topics including, but not limited to, the following:

• Applications of advanced sensing technologies for urban infrastructure resilience and risk management;
• Monitoring urban heat islands, air quality, and water resources using remote sensing and non-destructive testing methods;
• Techniques for detecting urban land-use changes and promoting sustainable land management;
• Solutions for disaster preparedness and response in urban areas;
• Sensor technologies and data fusion methods for high-resolution urban monitoring.

We welcome research articles, review papers, and case studies that provide insights, address emerging challenges, and propose innovative solutions for sustainable urban development and resilience through remote sensing and non-destructive testing.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in NDT.

Dr. Livia Lantini
Dr. Atiyeh Ardakanian
Dr. Enzo Rizzo
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Remote Sensing is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.