A wide range of methods for analysis of airborne-and satellite-derived imagery continues to
be proposed and assessed. In this paper, we review remote sensing implementations of …

The growing anthropogenic pressure near estuarine areas is evidence of the relevance of
these systems to human well-being, especially because of their delivery of essential …

Very high resolution (VHR) airborne data enable detection and physical measurements of
individual coral reef colonies. The bathymetric LiDAR system, as an active remote sensing …

Land cover map** is an important activity leading to the generation of various thematic
products essential for numerous environmental monitoring and resources management …

The strong temporal backscatter signature of rice growing above the water's surface allows
for the use of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for paddy rice crop map** in Southern …

Hydrological processes are known as major driving forces in structuring wetland plant
communities, but the specific relationships are not always well understood. The recent dry …

Excessive use of irrigated water in the Mediterranean has deteriorated the freshwater
resources by depleting the aquifers, discharging agri-chemicals and accelerating saltwater …

Earth observation has rapidly evolved into a state-of-the-art technology providing new
capabilities and a wide variety of sensors; nevertheless, it is still a challenge for practitioners …

The European Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC has defined the need for the conservation of
habitats and species with the adoption of appropriate measures. Within the Natura 2000 …

Standard methodologies for estimating the thematic accuracy of hard classifications, such as
those using the confusion matrix, do not provide indications of where thematic errors occur …