Remote Sensing at Night

Remote Sensing at Night: Technologies, Applications, and Perspectives delves into the pivotal role of remote sensing in deciphering Earth's nocturnal landscapes. This comprehensive resource utilizes a range of case studies to make complex topics accessible to a diverse audience with varied scientific backgrounds. The book emphasizes recent advances in remote sensing technology, encompassing nightlight, thermal infrared, and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capabilities facilitated by state-of-the-art Earth observation satellites. The book also explores the technological advancements in nighttime monitoring for practical and research purposes, Earth observation datasets, and the challenges faced. It equips readers with multidisciplinary knowledge and practical solutions for nighttime monitoring, providing up-to-date global case studies and methodologies for researchers, graduate students, scientists, and academics in remote sensing, geospatial research, and environmental science.