Remote Sensing in Engineering Geology

Dear Colleagues,

Over the last two decades, the approach to the investigation of geological engineering problems has changed dramatically. The advent of new remote sensing sensors and techniques has led to step-change increases in the quality of data available in geosciences and geoengineering. Laser scanning/LiDAR, digital photogrammetry, hyperspectral, and InSAR represent the most used remote sensing techniques in engineering geology and geo-hazard studies. These techniques can be ground-based or, as a result of the high spatial resolution achievable with the newly available sensors, airplanes, drones, and satellite platforms, can be used in the interpretation of geotechnical projects on a large scale.

In this context, this Special Issue invites high-quality and innovative scientific papers that advance the science of remote sensing in geological engineering problems and geo-hazard studies. These will include the analysis and monitoring of landslides and volcanos, the characterization of rock masses and geotechnical sites, ground deformation analyses, and mining applications. Special attention will also be given to the use of GIS and artificial intelligence- and machine learning-based methods for remotely sensed data processing and modeling.

Dr. Mirko Francioni
Dr. Thomas Oommen
Guest Editors

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