High-Resolution Mapping and Monitoring of Estuarine Systems Using Multi-Sensor Remote Sensing and Machine Learning
A special issue of Remote Sensing (ISSN 2072-4292). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Remote Sensing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Interests: coastal hydrodynamics salt marsh dynamics; remote sensing of coastal environments; numerical modelling of coastal environments; coastal wetland restoration
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Dear Colleagues,
Estuarine systems represent highly dynamic transition zones, facing increased threats from anthropogenic activities and climate changes. Accurate, high-resolution mapping and monitoring are essential to safeguard their biodiversity, functions, and resilience. Recent advances in multi-sensor remote sensing, coupled with machine learning and artificial intelligence, are transforming our ability to characterize estuarine environments at unprecedented levels of detail, enabling precise and real-time assessment of estuarine dynamics, habitat distribution, and water quality.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in applying remote sensing and machine learning techniques to overcome the challenges of monitoring estuarine systems. By integrating data from diverse platforms—including satellite, aerial, and drone-based sensors—with sophisticated computational algorithms, researchers can now achieve unprecedented accuracy and resolution in ecosystem assessment.
A collection of high-impact studies that advance existent ability to monitor, and ultimately manage estuarine systems is sought. Authors are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, and technical notes addressing topics, including, but not limited to, the following:
- estuarine habitat mapping
- water quality assessment
- detection of marine litter and debris
- sediment and shoreline dynamics
- estuarine plumes dispersion.
Dr. Carina Lurdes Lopes
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- water quality
- habitat mapping
- unmanned aerial systems
- satellites
- multispectral sensors
- LiDAR
- aerial imagery
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