Assessing sustainable development prospects through remote sensing: A review.
Ram Avtar1, Akinola Adesuji Komolafe2, Asma Kouser3
1Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, 060-0810, Japan.
Remote Sensing Applications : Society and Environment
|June 26, 2021
Summary
Remote sensing technology aids sustainable development by monitoring natural resources and hazards. Despite advancements, established satellite-derived indices remain effective for assessing sustainability goals.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Geospatial Technology
- Sustainability Science
Background:
- Earth's ecosystems face severe stress from socioeconomic development, population growth, urbanization, and industrialization.
- Governments globally seek sustainability measures, recognizing the need for effective decision-making tools.
- Remote sensing offers crucial data for measuring, integrating, and presenting information at various scales.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review remote sensing technologies supporting sustainable development, focusing on natural resource management and hazard assessment.
- To explore the interdisciplinary application of remote sensing in decision-making for sustainability challenges.
- To evaluate existing satellite-derived indices for assessing sustainable development goals.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of remote sensing applications in sustainable development.
- Analysis of technological advancements in remote sensing (sensor resolution, data acquisition, accessibility).
- Evaluation of satellite-derived indices for assessing sustainable development goals.
Main Results:
- Remote sensing technology has significantly improved, enhancing its utility for sustainability.
- Established satellite-derived indices continue to perform well in assessing sustainable development goals.
- Newer indices leveraging advanced sensor capabilities are underexplored.
Conclusions:
- Remote sensing is a vital interdisciplinary tool for supporting sustainable development efforts.
- Continued advancements in remote sensing technology offer new opportunities for sustainability assessment.
- Further research is needed to explore and validate novel satellite-derived indices for sustainability goals.
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