Applications of Satellite Geodesy for Sea-Level Change Observation

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the various applications of satellite geodetic techniques for monitoring and understanding sea level change. As sea levels continue to rise due to climate change, it becomes increasingly important to take advantage of advanced geodetic technologies to accurately measure and analyse these changes. This Special Issue is open to both review articles and those that capture cutting-edge research in exploring the role of geodetic methods based on earth observation satellites for a better understanding of sea level variations and their implications for coastal regions.

The Special Issue covers a wide range of topics related to the observation of sea level change, including satellite altimetry, gravimetry, and geodetic imaging techniques. Special attention is given to the utilisation of high- precision measurements obtained from satellite missions such as Jason, Sentinel, and GRACE to characterise sea level variations at global, regional, and local scales. These missions provide valuable data that allow us to delve into several key aspects of satellite geodesy for the observation of sea level change, including the analysis of spatial and temporal patterns of sea-level rise, the exploration of causes, impacts, and future projections, the quantification and attribution of sea-level rise, the investigation of coastal subsidence and vertical land movement, the assessment of contributions from ice sheets and glaciers to sea-level change, the analysis of ocean dynamics and circulation patterns, and the development of innovative methodologies.

In addition, papers that address the integration of geodetic satellite data with other observational sources, such as tide gauges and GPS, to establish comprehensive sea-level monitoring systems are highly encouraged. This Special Issue also welcomes contributions that explore the challenges and advancements in data processing techniques, calibration and validation procedures, and the establishment of reliable reference frames to ensure accurate sea-level measurements.

Dr. Isabel Vigo
Dr. David García-García
Dr. José Antonio López Fernández
Prof. Dr. José M. Ferrándiz
Guest Editors

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• satellite geodesy
• sea-level change
• Earth observation satellites
• geodetic techniques
• spatial and temporal patterns
• comprehensive sea-level monitoring systems