Remote Sensing and Geological Disasters

Dear Colleagues,

Geological disasters pose significant challenges to human engineering activities, such as the development of underground coal, shale gas, and geothermal resources, as well as the construction of tunnels, bridges, and hydropower stations. These activities often involve complex subsurface environments and stress conditions, necessitating a comprehensive exploration of the underlying principles to address geotechnical engineering problems. The integration of remote sensing technology has become vital for monitoring and analyzing geological disasters, offering real-time data and enhanced predictive capabilities.

By considering various influencing factors and geological characteristics, researchers can explore the complex behaviors in these applications. The advent of network information, big data, and intelligent technologies has provided new methods for studying and mitigating geological disasters. Remote sensing technology, in particular, has emerged as a critical tool for understanding geological hazards and improving the effectiveness of mitigation strategies.

We welcome submissions of cutting-edge reviews, scientific problem analyses, engineering case reports, and other papers related to remote sensing and geological disasters. Additionally, we encourage the submission of papers exploring innovative research methods and new engineering solutions in these fields. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Remote sensing technology and application in rock mass landslides;
• Integration of geospatial data and engineering geology for disaster risk reduction;
• Advanced remote sensing methods for real-time geohazard assessment;
• Applications of remote sensing in hydrological studies and water resource management related to geological disasters;
• Remote sensing in the analysis of soil and land degradation;
• Thermo-hydro-mechanical coupled model for geological structures;
• Methods and theories for assessing geological stability;
• Slope engineering modeling and landslide disaster prediction methods;
• Application technology of intelligence in geological research;
• Rock structure description and mechanical constitutive equations;
• Failure laws, criteria, and mechanisms of geological materials under high in situ stress;
• Damage, crack initiation, and propagation mechanisms of geological materials under coupled multi-field conditions;
• Mechanical properties of soft and hard geological materials and their mechanisms of deformation. This Topic aims to bridge the gap between remote sensing and geological disaster mitigation, promoting interdisciplinary research and innovative solutions. We look forward to your valuable contributions to this exciting and impactful field.

Dr. Gan Feng
Prof. Dr. Qiao Lyu
Prof. Dr. Yunfeng Ge
Prof. Dr. Guoqing Li
Topic Editors