GNSS Technology Advancements and Contemporary Applications in Geosciences
A special issue of Remote Sensing (ISSN 2072-4292).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Earth observation; GIS; geospatial data analysis; operational products; land surface models; geoinformation; software tools
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Interests: microwave active and passive; optical/IR; hydrology; soil moisture; sensitivity and uncertainty analysis; artificial intelligence; geospatial technology; classification methods; simulation and modelling.
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Interests: geodesy; spatial analyses; GIS; real estate; real estate valuation
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Interests: microwave active and passive; optical/IR; hydrology; soil moisture; sensitivity and uncertainty analysis; artificial intelligence; geospatial technology; classification methods; simulation and modelling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
Global positioning systems (GPSs) have become indispensable tools across various scientific disciplines, particularly within the realms of remote sensing and geographical information systems (GISs). In recent years, GPS technology has evolved significantly and now plays a crucial role in a broad spectrum of environmental and geospatial studies. A subset of GPS technology, global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs), has emerged as a powerful means for conducting the remote sensing of the Earth's surface. By analyzing signals transmitted by GNSS satellites after they have been reflected off the Earth's surface, researchers can extract valuable data about surface characteristics and land composition. As a result, GPS/GNSS technology is increasingly utilized in the geosciences, offering new insights into the Earth's surface processes and contributing to a wide range of scientific and practical applications. The growing demand for GPS equipment and services, driven by both commercial and research needs, underscores the expanding scope and significance of this technology. The ability to remotely monitor and analyze the Earth's surface using GNSS signals opens up new possibilities for understanding environmental changes, managing natural resources, and addressing global challenges such as climate change and natural disasters. As the capabilities of GPS/GNSS technology continue to advance, its role in geoscientific research and practical applications is expected to grow, making it a critical area of study in the field of remote sensing and GISs.
The aim of the present Special Issue is to foster the advances in GPS/GNSS technology for a range of practical applications and research investigations in the field of geosciences. We particularly encourage both theoretical and applied research contributions furthering the knowledge on the use of this technology in all disciplines linked to geosciences. Such contributions can be focusing on various aspects, including, but not limited to, the following: the satellites; receivers; positioning algorithms; geolocation services, UAVs, important contemporary applications; and software tools development for data collection and processing.
Dr. George P. Petropoulos
Dr. Prashant K. Srivastava
Dr. Kamil Maciuk
Dr. Pavan Kumar
Guest Editors
Dr. George P. Petropoulos
Dr. Prashant Srivastava
Dr. Kamil Maciuk
Dr. Pavan Kumar
Prof. Dr. Singh Abhay Kumar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- GPS technology
- GNSS technology
- GPS/GNSS reference station infrastructure
- Geodesy
- Geosciences applications of GPS/GNSS
- Navigation
- Precise positioning
- Precision agriculture
- Land surface properties
- UAVs
- Software tools
- COSMIC radiation
- Environmental monitoring
- Geolocation services
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