Remote Sensing in Space Geodesy and Cartography Methods

Dear Colleagues,

In the past several decades, remote sensing data obtained from space geodetic techniques such as satellite gravimetry, satellite geodesy, GNSS, InSAR and LiDAR have greatly advanced a broad research field in space geodesy. The obtained massive amount of data also facilitates innovation in data mining and cartography methods. As new space platforms are continuously developed and novel measurements are obtained, both space geodesy and cartography are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities; these include the accurate determination of the Earth’s shape and gravity field, better visualization of multisource data, and the construction of the digital Earth. All these fields require more advanced and sophisticated remote sensing methods and applications.

This Special Issue will highlight remote sensing methods and applications in space geodesy and cartography, embracing the scope of the Satellite Missions for Earth and Planetary Exploration section of Remote Sensing.

This Special Issue aims to publish studies covering all aspects of satellite gravimetry, satellite altimetry, satellite optical/multispectral/hyperspectral/SAR remote sensing, GNSS, LiDAR, deep space detection, space geodetic theory and technique, space environment, and digital earth and planet, including theory, method, technique, algorithm, data validation, scientific products and applications. Review articles are also welcome. Articles may address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• Digital Earth;
• Topography and thematic mapping;
• Earth shape and gravity field modeling;
• Coordinate reference frame and deformation monitoring;
• Planet geodesy and cartography;
• Space environment and deep space detection.

Prof. Dr. Jinyun Guo
Prof. Dr. Cheinway Hwang
Dr. Yu Sun
Dr. Tzu-pang Tseng
Guest Editors

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