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Advances in terrestrial and ocean dynamics studies in India
M D Behera1, C S Reddy2, M L Khan3
1CORAL, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Midnapore, West Bengal, India. mdbehera@coral.iitkgp.ac.in.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
|January 29, 2020
Summary
Climate change impacts terrestrial and oceanic ecosystems globally. This special issue presents 29 studies on biodiversity and climate change, highlighting satellite remote sensing for environmental assessment in India.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Climate Science
- Ecology
Background:
- The Earth's land, oceans, and atmosphere are interconnected components of the climate system.
- Human activities driving land use and climate change significantly alter natural ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles.
- Understanding these impacts is crucial for effective environmental management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a collection of research on terrestrial and oceanic characterization and dynamics.
- To explore the impacts of biodiversity and climate change.
- To highlight emerging trends in environmental monitoring.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of 29 manuscripts from the 2nd International Workshop on Biodiversity and Climate Change (BDCC-2018).
- Categorization of studies into sections: Ecological Assessment, Plant Invasion, Carbon Dynamics, Ecosystem Characterization, and Ocean Dynamics.
- Analysis of trends in environmental monitoring, particularly the use of satellite remote sensing data.
Main Results:
- The presented studies cover diverse aspects of terrestrial and oceanic systems.
- A significant trend identified is the increasing utility of satellite remote sensing for environmental monitoring in India.
- The research underscores the complex interactions between ecosystems and climate change.
Conclusions:
- The collection of studies provides valuable insights into ecosystem responses to climate change.
- Satellite remote sensing is a powerful tool for assessing environmental changes.
- Continued research is essential for understanding and mitigating climate change impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems.
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