Remote Sensing of Terrestrial Analog Sites with Applications to Deep Space Exploration
A special issue of Remote Sensing (ISSN 2072-4292). This special issue belongs to the section "Satellite Missions for Earth and Planetary Exploration".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2025 | Viewed by 232
Special Issue Editors
Interests: planetary geology; planetary geomorphology; extraterrestrial materials; planetary analogs; comparative planetology
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Interests: planetary science; Mars; synthetic aperture radar (SAR); ground penetrating radar (GPR); electromagnetic propagation simulation; signal processing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, titled “Remote Sensing of Terrestrial Analog Sites with Applications to Deep Space Exploration”, explores the crucial role of remote sensing techniques in understanding planetary geology and geomorphology, with a particular focus on their application in the realm deep space exploration.
In this edition’s introduction, the importance of planetary exploration and the demand for sophisticated techniques are elucidated to fully understand the many geological aspects of celestial bodies. Remote sensing is a vital tool that enables scientists to collect critical data from distant locations without physical presence.
The aim of this Special Issue is to demonstrate how remote sensing tools, such as planetary radar and spectral cameras, are used to explore analog terrestrial sites. These sites serve as Earth-based proxies for extraterrestrial environments, which allow researchers to simulate and interpret geological processes that may occur on other planets and moons.
The incorporation of remote sensing data with geological models, the examination of planetary surface compositions, and the determination of prospective landing locations for upcoming missions are among the major issues covered.
Finally, "Remote Sensing of Terrestrial Analog Sites with Applications to Deep Space Exploration" provides insightful information regarding how remote sensing can improve our knowledge of planetary geology and geomorphology, which, in turn, uncovers new avenues for space exploration projects in the future.
- Application of high resolution remote sensing technology in deep space exploration
- Comparative analysis of remote sensing between Earth polar analog station and Lunar/Mars polar exploration
- Using remote sensing technology to monitor/detect signs of life in the terrestrial analog environment
- Application of remote sensing data in simulating deep space exploration missions
- Analysis of spectral features of remote sensing in Earth analogy sites and its significance to planetary geology
- The role of remote sensing technology in assessing environmental changes at Earth analog sites
This Special Issue also openly welcomes manuscripts reporting new research results regarding other analog studies.
Prof. Dr. Long Xiao
Dr. Roberto Orosei
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- planetary geology
- planetary geomorphology
- Mars
- The Moon
- terrestrial planets
- remote sensing
- space exploration
- planetary radar
- Analog sites
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