Based on remote sensing images from National Polar-orbiting Partnership—Visible Infrared
Imaging Radiometer Suite–like data and related statistical yearbook data acquired at 5-year …

To assess the current and future utility of low-light satellite data, this paper reviewed 1630
papers, presentations, theses, and dissertations using day/night band (DNB) data from the …

The rapid urban development associated with China's reform and opening up has been the
source of many urban problems. To understand these issues, it is necessary to have a deep …

By studying the development law of urbanization, the problems of disorderly expansion and
resource wastage in urban built-up areas can be effectively avoided, which is crucial for the …

Urban vitality is a mirror reflection of 'urban disease'in cities. The research on urban vitality
has made great progress in evaluation frameworks; however, these frameworks cannot …

Assessment of urban growth is considered an important study for urban areas. The growth
patterns and dynamics play a pivotal role in defining urban areas. Spatial metrics can prove …

Introduction: Remote sensing provides a powerful data source for the map** of urban
areas and the monitoring of urban dynamics on a range of scales. Among the variues types …

The significant heterogeneity in the spatial distribution of point of interest (POI) data, the
absence of human socio-economic activity information in remote sensing images (RSI), and …

Rational delineation of urban–rural boundaries is a foundational prerequisite for holistic
urban and rural development planning and rational resource allocation. However, using a …