Advanced Processing of Multiplatform Remote Sensing Imagery for the Monitoring of Coastal and Mountain Ecosystems

Remote sensing emerges as a powerful tool for accurately mapping and monitoring diverse ecosystems, with WorldView satellites offering the best balance of cost, coverage, and accuracy. A multiplatform methodology using multispectral and hyperspectral data from Sentinel-2, WorldView-2, CASI, and Pika-L sensors demonstrated high potential for sustainable management of natural resources in Teide National Park (a mountain ecosystem) and Cabrera National Park (a coastal ecosystem). The study validated the approach with in-situ data and expert feedback, achieving optimal performance using Support Vector Machine classification. These findings highlight remote sensing's ability to support conservation efforts in vulnerable, biodiverse areas affected by climate change.

Marcello, J., Eugenio, F., Gonzalo-Martin, C., Rodriguez-Esparragon, D., & Marques, F. (2021). Advanced Processing of Multiplatform Remote Sensing Imagery for the Monitoring of Coastal and Mountain Ecosystems. IEEE Access, 9, 6536–6549. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2020.3046657