Track 09: Remote Sensing and Geospatial Information Technology

Track Chair:
1. M. Farooq Iqbal Buzdar, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Pakistan

Track Co-chair(s):
1. Jun Wang, The University of Iowa, USA
2. Muhammad Ali Tahir, IGIS, National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan

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This track explores the latest advancements, applications, and innovations in Remote Sensing (RS) and Geospatial Information Technology (GIT). It highlights cutting-edge developments in satellite, airborne, and ground-based sensing, along with the integration of AI and ML in geospatial analytics and big data geo-computation. The scope encompasses theoretical, methodological, and applied innovations, with a focus on:

1. AI/ML and Deep Learning for Remote Sensing Image Analysis
2. SAR and Microwave Remote Sensing Applications
3. Climate Change, Weather Modeling, and Atmospheric Remote Sensing
4. Snow, Glaciers, Hydrology, Flood Forecasting, and Water Resources Management
5. Precision Agriculture and Crop Monitoring
6. Forest, Ecosystem, and Biodiversity Monitoring
7. Marine, Coastal, and Ocean Remote Sensing
8. Urban Remote Sensing and Smart Cities
9. Disaster Risk Reduction and Hazard Management
10. Web GIS, Big Data, Geospatial Cloud Computing, and Spatial Data Analytics
11. National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), Geospatial Standards, and Data Interoperability
12. UAV/Drone-Based Remote Sensing and Emerging Sensor Technologies