Urban Sensing Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

Urban sensing is the acquisition of information about the physical characteristics, human mobility, and socioeconomic activities in urban space using sensing technologies. Accurate and timely information from urban sensing is vital for understanding complex urban systems and achieving sustainable urban development. Traditionally, conventional sensing technologies that depend on ground-based, airborne and spaceborne sensors are employed to characterize the physical properties of land, air, water, vegetation, surface and underground structures and facilities in the urban environment. Characterization of human mobility and socioeconomic status, however, may necessitate sensing technologies that utilize alternative data sources and methodologies, such as for social sensing, crowdsourcing, mobile mapping, and Internet of Things. This topic aims to highlight recent advancements in urban sensing technologies and applications.

Dr. Jianming Liang
Dr. Giuseppe Borruso
Dr. Wei Huang
Prof. Dr. Ginevra Balletto
Topic Editors