Development and Application for Laser Spectroscopies

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, remote sensing based on laser techniques has increased in importance and number of applications in many fields, from Earth observation to security applications. Therefore, we are proposing this Special Issue to present the state-of-the-art and new trends in laser spectroscopic techniques applied in stand-off sensing from proximity to remote sensing, highlighting peculiarities and complementarities. Authors are invited to submit reviews or provide up-to-date and critical overviews of state-of-the-art and original research articles dealing with:

• Design and development of innovative prototypes and sensors;
• Application of remote sensing techniques based on laser spectroscopies and methods;
• Combination and comparison of laser techniques with other remote sensing systems;
• Data processing and interpretation, data fusion.
• Moreover, topics include but are not limited to:
• Earth observation (ocean, atmosphere, cryosphere, bathymetry, geodesy, etc.);
• Environmental monitoring (aerosol, gases, clouds, etc.);
• Security and forensics;
• Cultural heritage diagnostics and 3D reconstruction.

Dr. Valeria Spizzichino
Dr. Luca Di Liberto
Guest Editors

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