Improved access to remotely sensed imagery and time series algorithms in combination with
increased availability of cloud computing resources and platforms such as Google Earth …

Abstract Google Earth Engine (GEE) is a geospatial processing platform based on geo-
information applications in the 'cloud'. This platform provides free access to huge volumes of …

Current estimates of forest degradation are associated with large uncertainties. However,
recent advancements in the availability of remote sensing data (eg, the free data policies of …

Coastal tidal wetlands are highly altered ecosystems exposed to substantial risk due to
widespread and frequent land-use change coupled with sea-level rise, leading to disrupted …

Comparing the performance of different satellite sensors in global land cover change (LCC)
monitoring is necessary to assess their potential and limitations for more accurate and …

Forests play a prominent role in the battle against climate change, as they absorb a relevant
part of human carbon emissions. However, precisely because of climate change, forest …

The development of analytical software for big Earth observation data faces several
challenges. Designers need to balance between conflicting factors. Solutions that are …

Shifting cultivation is an agricultural practice in which plots of land are cultivated temporarily,
then abandoned, and vegetation is allowed to regenerate during fallow periods. Shifting …

Land cover maps are essential for characterizing the biophysical properties of the Earth's
land areas. Because land cover information synthesizes a rich array of information related to …

The majority of future population growth in mountains will occur in small-and medium-sized
cities and towns and affect vulnerable ecosystems. However, mountain settlements are often …