Mapping watercourses and their surroundings through remote sensing methods is a fast,
continuous, and effective method and is a crucial tool for capturing change and possibly …

The radar-backscattering coefficient (σ0) depends on surface characteristics and
instrumental parameters (wavelength, polarization, and incidence angle). For Sentinel-1 …

This study investigates the sensibility of Sentinel-1 C-band backscatter to the moisture
content of tree canopies over an area of about 500 km2 in north-western Portugal, with …

Snowmelt is a natural water resource, and its distribution is essential for understanding
regional climate change and hydrological cycle. In this study, using dual-polarized C-band …

The frequency of wildfires is increasing worldwide, contributing to a third of forest loss over
the last two decades. Tracking burned area progression using traditional optical remote …

Land cover mapping is often performed via satellite or aerial multispectral/hyperspectral
datasets. This paper explores new potentials for the characterisation of land cover from …

While ground meteorological stations provide accurate snow depth data, their limited spatial
coverage results in observational gaps. Satellites offer long-term, large-scale observations …

Current optical vegetation indices (VIs) for monitoring forest ecosystems are widely used in
various applications. However, continuous monitoring based on optical satellite data can be …

Landslides in mountainous regions are often triggered by vertical land movements induced
by tectonics or seismic activities, emphasizing the importance of monitoring such motions for …

Forest cover plays an essential role in maintaining ecological equilibrium, mitigating climate
change, and securing a sustainable future for both humanity and the planet. Most countries …