Geomorphometry, the science of quantitative terrain characterization, has traditionally
focused on the investigation of terrestrial landscapes. However, the dramatic increase in the …

An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is an economical and safe tool that is well-suited
for search, investigation, identification, and salvage operations on the sea floor. Path …

Coral reefs are losing the capacity to sustain their biological functions. In addition to other
well-known stressors, such as climatic change and overfishing, plastic pollution is an …

High resolution remotely sensed bathymetric data is rapidly increasing in volume, but
analyzing this data requires a mastery of a complex toolchain of disparate software …

With almost limitless applications across marine and freshwater environments, the number
of people using, and wanting to use, remotely piloted aircraft systems (or drones) is …

Our understanding of Earth surface processes is rapidly advancing as new remote sensing
technologies such as LiDAR and close-range digital photogrammetry become more …

In tropical reef ecosystems corals are the key habitat builders providing most ecosystem
structure, which influences coral reef biodiversity and resilience. Remote sensing …

This book provides a thorough introduction to the use of remotely sensed data for wetland
classification and map**, as well as information on the latest technological advancements …

The rapid decline of vulnerable coral reefs has increased the necessity of exploring
interdisciplinary methods for reef restoration. Examining how to upgrade these tools may …

Increasingly complex research questions and global challenges (eg, climate change and
biodiversity loss) are driving rapid development, refinement, and uses of technology in …