Remote Sensing of Ecosystem Structure: Fusing Passive and Active Remotely Sensed Data to Characterize a Deltaic Wetland Landscape by Daniel L. Peters, K. Olaf Niemann, Robert Skelly

“…This methodology provides a framework for assessing the impact of ecosystems on radiance, as measured by Earth observing systems, where it forms the basis for sampling and analysis. …”
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EASE-DGGS: a hybrid discrete global grid system for Earth sciences by Jeffery A. Thompson, Mary J. Brodzik, Kevin A. T. Silverstein, Mason A. Hurley, Nathan L. Carlson

“…Although we live in an era of unprecedented quantities and access to data, deriving actionable information from raw data is a hard problem. Earth observation systems (EOS) have experienced rapid growth and uptake in recent decades, and the rate at which we obtain remotely sensed images is increasing. …”
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An algorithm to detect sea ice leads by using AMSR-E passive microwave imagery by J. Röhrs, L. Kaleschke

“…Passive microwave imagery from the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer – Earth Observation System (AMSR-E) is used, allowing daily observations due to the fact that AMSR-E does not depend on daylight or cloud conditions. …”
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Atmospheric components determination from ground-level measurements during the spectra Barax Campaigns (SPARC) field campaigns by Martinez-Lozano, J, Estelles, V, Molero, F, Gomez-Amo, J, Utrillas, M, Pujadas, M, Fortea, J, Guanter, L

“…The study of the effects of these atmospheric situations on radiative transfer calculations is required in the development and validation of advanced atmospheric correction codes for the new generation of Earth Observation Systems. © 2007 IEEE.…”

Simulation of Spatial Sensor Characteristics in the Context of the EnMAP Hyperspectral Mission by Segl, K, Guanter, L, Kaufmann, H, Schubert, J, Kaiser, S, Sang, B, Hofer, S

“…The simulation of remote sensing images is a valuable tool for defining future Earth observation systems, optimizing instrument parameters, and developing and validating data-processing algorithms. …”

Multi-Oriented Object Detection in High-Resolution Remote Sensing Imagery Based on Convolutional Neural Networks with Adaptive Object Orientation Features by Zhipeng Dong, Mi Wang, Yanli Wang, Yanxiong Liu, Yikai Feng, Wenxue Xu

“…In high-resolution earth observation systems, object detection in high spatial resolution remote sensing images (HSRIs) is the key technology for automatic extraction, analysis and understanding of image information. …”
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A Comprehensive Clear-Sky Database for the Development of Land Surface Temperature Algorithms by Sofia L. Ermida, Isabel F. Trigo

“…Given the increased development of earth observation systems, a large effort has been put into advancing land surface temperature retrieval algorithms from remote sensors. …”
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Approach and practice: integrating earth observation resources for data sharing in China GEOSS by Lianchong Zhang, Guoqing Li, Chi Zhang, Huanyin Yue, Xiaohan Liao

“…These barriers are common and have hindered the development of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). The China GEOSS Data Sharing Network (China GEOSS DSNet) has been proposed as a part of China’s Plan for Implementing GEOSS (2016–2025) to address the above issues. …”
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Ensemble of meta-heuristic and exact algorithm based on the divide and conquer framework for multi-satellite observation scheduling by Wu, Guohua, Luo, Qizhang, Du, Xiao, Chen, Yingguo, Suganthan, Ponnuthurai Nagaratnam, Wang, Xinwei

“…Satellite observation scheduling plays a significant role in improving the efficiency of Earth observation systems. To solve the large-scale multi-satellite observation scheduling problem, this paper proposes an ensemble of meta-heuristic and exact algorithm based on a divide-and-conquer framework (EHE-DCF), including a task allocation phase and a task scheduling phase. …”
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Geo-Positioning Accuracy Improvement of Multi-Mode GF-3 Satellite SAR Imagery Based on Error Sources Analysis by Niangang Jiao, Feng Wang, Hongjian You, Xiaolan Qiu, Mudan Yang

“…The GaoFen-3 (GF-3) satellite is the only synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite in the High-Resolution Earth Observation System Project, which is the first C-band full-polarization SAR satellite in China. …”
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Earth observation in service of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by Katherine Anderson, Barbara Ryan, William Sonntag, Argyro Kavvada, Lawrence Friedl

“…This paper also highlights how the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) would contribute to ensure the actual use of EO in support of the 2030 Agenda; and how the Global Earth Observations System of Systems meets requirements for efficient investments in science and technology and a good return on investment, which is elaborated in the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on development financing. …”
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Towards a knowledge base to support global change policy goals by Stefano Nativi, Mattia Santoro, Gregory Giuliani, Paolo Mazzetti

“…The GEO Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) required a change of paradigm, moving from a data-centric approach to a more knowledge-driven one. …”
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Multi-Mode GF-3 Satellite Image Geometric Accuracy Verification Using the RPC Model by Taoyang Wang, Guo Zhang, Lei Yu, Ruishan Zhao, Mingjun Deng, Kai Xu

“…It is also the only SAR satellite of the High-Resolution Earth Observation System designed for civilian use. There are 12 different imaging models to meet the needs of different industry users. …”
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Efficient and Flexible Aggregation and Distribution of MODIS Atmospheric Products Based on Climate Analytics as a Service Framework by Jianyu Zheng, Xin Huang, Supriya Sangondimath, Jianwu Wang, Zhibo Zhang

“…MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) is a key instrument onboard NASA’s Terra (launched in 1999) and Aqua (launched in 2002) satellite missions as part of the more extensive Earth Observation System (EOS). By measuring the reflection and emission by the Earth-Atmosphere system in 36 spectral bands from the visible to thermal infrared with near-daily global coverage and high-spatial-resolution (250 m ~ 1 km at nadir), MODIS is playing a vital role in developing validated, global, interactive Earth system models. …”
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ANALYSIS OF USE CASES TOWARDS THE EVOLUTION OF EUROPE’S CONTRIBUTION TO GEOSS by C. E. Kilsedar, M. Dowell, M. Di Leo, J. Dusart, A. Kotsev, M. Minghini, A. Kona

“…This ecosystem will in turn strengthen Europe’s contribution to GEOSS, which is the Global Earth Observation System of Systems. To evaluate and demonstrate the potential of this ecosystem, prioritization of use cases is necessary. …”
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Recognition of Aircraft Activities at Airports on Video Micro-Satellites: Methodology and Experimental Validation by Rui Zhang, Xueyang Zhang, Longlong Xiao, Jiayu Qiu

“…The remote sensing satellite constellation based on micro-satellites is an important means to construct a global and all-sky earth observation system in the future. Therefore, realizing the recognition of aircraft activities on video micro-satellites is a key technology that needs to be solved urgently. …”
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GEOSS Platform data content and use by Enrico Boldrini, Stefano Nativi, Jiri Hradec, Mattia Santoro, Paolo Mazzetti, Max Craglia

“…The GEOSS Platform is a key contribution to the goal of building the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). It enables a harmonized discovery and access of Earth observation data, shared online by heterogeneous organizations worldwide. …”
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Firefly: spoofing Earth observation satellite data through radio overshadowing by Salkield, E, Köhler, S, Birnbach, S, Baker, R, Strohmeier, M, Martinovic, I

“…<br> In this paper, we assess the vulnerability of current Earth Observation systems to spoofing attacks conducted at the physical layer. …”

Cirrus Detection Based on RPCA and Fractal Dictionary Learning in Infrared imagery by Yuxiao Lyu, Lingbing Peng, Tian Pu, Chunping Yang, Jun Wang, Zhenming Peng

“…In earth observation systems, especially in the detection of small and weak targets, the detection and recognition of long-distance infrared targets plays a vital role in the military and civil fields. …”
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Inter-Sensor Comparison between THEOS and Landsat 5 TM Data in a Study of Two Crops Related to Biofuel in Thailand by Peeyush Soni, Naruemon Phongaksorn, Sivanappan Kumar, Nitin K. Tripathi

“…The Thailand Earth Observation System (THEOS) satellite is one of the newest satellite sensors. …”
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