Advanced in Remote Sensing Approaches for Agricultural Monitoring at Field and Regional Scale

Dear Colleagues,

The introduction to the Special Issue “Advancements in Remote Sensing Approaches for Agricultural Monitoring at Field and Regional Scale” provides a vital scientific background, underscoring the paramount importance of this research area. In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, the integration of cutting-edge technologies is crucial for enhancing precision and sustainability. Remote sensing emerges as a linchpin in this pursuit, acting as a transformative tool that enables a comprehensive understanding of agricultural systems.

The precision agriculture paradigm, incorporating techniques such as photogrammetry, UAVs, and artificial intelligence, aligns seamlessly with the capabilities of remote sensing technologies. Satellite-, drone-, and field instrument-derived data play a pivotal role in unraveling the complexities of agricultural monitoring, providing invaluable insights into yield variations, crop health, and overall ecosystem dynamics.

This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how remote sensing acts as a catalyst for innovation in the agricultural domain. By establishing the synergy between the chosen thematic focus and the capabilities of remote sensing, this Special Issue aims to propel advancements that contribute to the evolution of sustainable and ecologically conscious agricultural practices at both field and regional scales.

The incorporation of all new techniques in the use of remote sensing and in the knowledge of agriculture at the local level, with new sensors that make remote sensing behave as a source of temporal data and learning in monitoring systems using artificial intelligence, makes it necessary to exchange all types of experience with the different sensors installed on any type of platform and in this way advance ecological and sustainable agriculture.

This dedicated Special Issue, titled “Advancements in Remote Sensing Approaches for Agricultural Monitoring at Field and Regional Scales”, is currently in the planning stages for publication in the Remote Sensing journal. We invite submissions of research or review articles related to agricultural monitoring, with a specific emphasis on ecological and sustainable farming practices. Contributions should prominently feature remotely sensed data derived from satellites, drones, or field instruments as primary data sources. Researchers and experts in the field are encouraged to contribute their insights and findings to enhance our understanding of the application of remote sensing in the context of agriculture. Your valuable submissions will contribute to the comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge techniques and methodologies in the realm of agricultural monitoring.

Dr. Jose Antonio Dominguez-Gómez
Dr. Jitka Kumhálová
Guest Editors

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• precision agriculture
• photogrammetry
• UAV
• yield monitoring
• crop monitoring
• agricultural monitoring
• artificial intelligence

We invite submissions of research or review articles related to agricultural monitoring, with a specific emphasis on ecological and sustainable farming practices. Contributions should prominently feature remotely sensed data derived from satellites, drones, or field instruments as primary data sources. Researchers and experts in the field are encouraged to contribute their insights and findings to enhance our understanding of the application of remote sensing in the context of agriculture. Your valuable submissions will contribute to the comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge techniques and methodologies in the realm of agricultural monitoring.