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Remote Sensing and Reflectance Profiling in Entomology.
Christian Nansen1, Norman Elliott2
1Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of California, Davis, California 95616;
Annual Review of Entomology
|March 17, 2016
Summary
Remote sensing, using spectral features, offers non-destructive monitoring for insect studies. This technology is crucial for agricultural management and interdisciplinary research in entomology.
Area of Science:
- Entomology
- Remote Sensing Technology
- Agricultural Science
Background:
- Remote sensing characterizes objects using spectral features from radiometric energy.
- It can be benchtop (high spatial resolution) or airborne (large area coverage).
- Airborne remote sensing is vital for optimizing agricultural systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the influence of remote sensing on entomological research.
- To highlight non-destructive monitoring of insect responses to conditions.
- To showcase interdisciplinary applications in entomology.
Main Methods:
- Extraction of spectral features from reflectance/transmission profiles.
- Application of benchtop and airborne remote sensing techniques.
- Integration of remote sensing data with informatics and electrical engineering.
Main Results:
- Remote sensing enables detailed study of insect behavior and physiology.
- Benchtop applications are key in insect systematics and phenomics.
- Airborne remote sensing promises optimized agricultural management.
Conclusions:
- Remote sensing provides powerful tools for entomological research.
- Novel technologies foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
- The integration of remote sensing is transforming insect studies and agriculture.
