Geoscience and Remote Sensing New Achievements

Our Planet is continuously monitored by powerful remote sensors nowadays operating in wide portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Our capability of acquiring detailed information on the environment has been revolutionized by revealing its inner structure, morphology and dynamical changes. The way we now observe and study the evolution of the Earth’s status has radically influenced even our perception and conception of the World we live in. Within this framework, the past few years have been characterized by the rapid introduction of advanced remote sensors, the noticeable effort in modeling and simulation activities, the increasing development of data processing techniques, and the proliferation of applications in operative scenarios. These massive developments have opened new possibilities and proposed innovative products for applications relevant to atmosphere, ocean and land surfaces, also including pollution and disaster monitoring. Remote sensing applications now involve specialized and interdisciplinary approaches, thus requiring a remarkable background in geosciences, engineering and information technologies. The aim of this book is to bring together contributions from experts in order to present new research results and prospects of the future developments in the area of geosciences and remote sensing; emerging research directions are discussed. The volume consists of twenty- six chapters, encompassing both theoretical aspects and application-oriented studies. An unfolding perspective on various current trends in this extremely rich area is offered.