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View article: Coastal Vulnerability Index Assessment Along the Coastline of Casablanca Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques
Coastal Vulnerability Index Assessment Along the Coastline of Casablanca Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques Open
This study explores the potential of Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) coastlines products for assessing the Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI) along the Casablanca coastline, Morocco. The analysis integrates remotely sensed shoreline data w…
View article: Coastal Vulnerability Index Assessment Along the Coastline of Casablanca Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques
Coastal Vulnerability Index Assessment Along the Coastline of Casablanca Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques Open
This study explored the potential of Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) coastline products for coastal vulnerability index (CVI) assessment. Although, CVI can be calculated from several dataset, objective of this study is to assess the CVI u…
View article: Geomorphology in the Digital Era
Geomorphology in the Digital Era Open
Recent technological advancements have revolutionised earth sciences and geomorphology in general. In this current reprint, new tools, technical approaches, and methods were evaluated and presented. Authors analysed various techniques from…
View article: Assessing Coastal Vulnerability Index in Mediterranean Areas: A Case Study of Casablanca
Assessing Coastal Vulnerability Index in Mediterranean Areas: A Case Study of Casablanca Open
The on-going changing climate and its impacts are affecting our environment and most of the people who live in coastal areas. Seventy per cent of our home planet Earth is covered with oceans and they are accumulating more than 90% of the a…
View article: Remotely Sensed and Field Data for Geomorphological Analysis of Water Springs: A Case Study of Ain Maarrouf
Remotely Sensed and Field Data for Geomorphological Analysis of Water Springs: A Case Study of Ain Maarrouf Open
Tabular Middle Atlas of Morocco holds the main water reservoir that serves many cities across Morocco. Dolomite and limestone are the most dominant geologic formations in this region in which water resources are contained. The recent studi…
View article: Geomorphology in the Digital Age: A Case Study Project of Quantitative Geomorphology from Images
Geomorphology in the Digital Age: A Case Study Project of Quantitative Geomorphology from Images Open
In this paper we present the framework, data description, and main steps involved in the implementation of monitoring and forecasting systems aiming at the quantitative geomorphology of coastal areas. We demonstrate that such an objective …
View article: Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) Technique to Map Potential Aquifers of the Guigou Plain (Middle Atlas, Morocco): Hydrogeological Implications
Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) Technique to Map Potential Aquifers of the Guigou Plain (Middle Atlas, Morocco): Hydrogeological Implications Open
Vertical electrical sounding (VES) as a geoelectrical method has proven its effectiveness throughout the history of groundwater geophysical investigation. In this sense, VES was carried out 47 in the study area with the aim of determining …
View article: Semi-Automatic Image Processing System of Aeromagnetic Data for Structural and Mining Investigations (Case of Bou Azzer Inlier, Central Anti-Atlas, Morocco)
Semi-Automatic Image Processing System of Aeromagnetic Data for Structural and Mining Investigations (Case of Bou Azzer Inlier, Central Anti-Atlas, Morocco) Open
Numerical analysis of geophysical data to uncover Precambrian belts and probably to enclose mineral deposits is becoming once more communal in mining activity. The method is founded on typifying zones branded to comprehend deposits and loo…
View article: UAV Application for Coastal Area Monitoring: A Case Study of Sant'Alessio Siculo, Sicily
UAV Application for Coastal Area Monitoring: A Case Study of Sant'Alessio Siculo, Sicily Open
In this study, we present the results of the application of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for the monitoring of the coast of Sant’ Alessio Siculo. A total of four surveys of the entire coastal strip were carried out using UAV. The area …
View article: Reconstruction of Land and Marine Features by Seismic and Surface Geomorphology Techniques
Reconstruction of Land and Marine Features by Seismic and Surface Geomorphology Techniques Open
Seismic reflection utilizes sound waves transmitted into the subsurface, reflected at rock boundaries, and recorded at the surface. Interpretation of their travel times and amplitudes are the key for reconstructing various geomorphological…
View article: Sustainable Agriculture and Advances of Remote Sensing (Volume 2)
Sustainable Agriculture and Advances of Remote Sensing (Volume 2) Open
Agriculture, as the main source of alimentation and the most important economic activity globally, is being affected by the impacts of climate change. To maintain and increase our global food system production, to reduce biodiversity loss …
View article: Future Transportation
Future Transportation Open
<p>This Special Issue on Future Transportation falls in the scope of the current effort to mitigate and adapt to a changing climate. It is launched with the aim of collecting and promoting recent scientific studies proposing and eval…
View article: A Resilient Solution for Management of Beach Tourist Destination (NW Sicily, Italy)
A Resilient Solution for Management of Beach Tourist Destination (NW Sicily, Italy) Open
<p>Coastal erosion worldwide affects seaside resorts, linear infrastructures (promenades, railways, and coastal roads), small entrepreneurs’ activities, and local economies. On the other hand, the development of these human…
View article: A Smart and Mechanized Agricultural Application: From Cultivation to Harvest
A Smart and Mechanized Agricultural Application: From Cultivation to Harvest Open
Food needs are increasing day by day, and traditional agricultural methods are not responding efficiently. Moreover, considering other important global challenges such as energy sufficiency and migration crises, the need for sustainable ag…
View article: Multi-Parametric Investigations on Aerodynamic Force, Aeroacoustic, and Engine Energy Utilizations Based Development of Intercity Bus Associates with Various Drag Reduction Techniques through Advanced Engineering Approaches
Multi-Parametric Investigations on Aerodynamic Force, Aeroacoustic, and Engine Energy Utilizations Based Development of Intercity Bus Associates with Various Drag Reduction Techniques through Advanced Engineering Approaches Open
The impacts of conflicting aerodynamic forces and side drifting forces are the primary unstable elements in automobiles. The action of an unstable environment in automobile vehicles increases the chance of an accident occurring. As a resul…
View article: IoT-Enabled Smart Agriculture: Architecture, Applications, and Challenges
IoT-Enabled Smart Agriculture: Architecture, Applications, and Challenges Open
The growth of the global population coupled with a decline in natural resources, farmland, and the increase in unpredictable environmental conditions leads to food security is becoming a major concern for all nations worldwide. These probl…
View article: Mapping of Hydrothermal Alteration Zones in the Kelâat M’Gouna Region Using Airborne Gamma-Ray Spectrometry and Remote Sensing Data: Mining Implications (Eastern Anti-Atlas, Morocco)
Mapping of Hydrothermal Alteration Zones in the Kelâat M’Gouna Region Using Airborne Gamma-Ray Spectrometry and Remote Sensing Data: Mining Implications (Eastern Anti-Atlas, Morocco) Open
The mapping of hydrothermal alteration zones associated with mineralization is of paramount importance in searching for metal deposits. For this purpose, targeting alteration zones by analyzing airborne geophysical and satellite imagery pr…
View article: Adaptive Metaheuristic-Based Methods for Autonomous Robot Path Planning: Sustainable Agricultural Applications
Adaptive Metaheuristic-Based Methods for Autonomous Robot Path Planning: Sustainable Agricultural Applications Open
The increasing need for food in recent years means that environmental protection and sustainable agriculture are necessary. For this, smart agricultural systems and autonomous robots have become widespread. One of the most significant and …
View article: Integration of Sentinel 1 and Sentinel 2 Satellite Images for Crop Mapping
Integration of Sentinel 1 and Sentinel 2 Satellite Images for Crop Mapping Open
Crop identification is key to global food security. Due to the large scale of crop estimation, the science of remote sensing was able to do well in this field. The purpose of this study is to study the shortcomings and strengths of combine…
View article: UAV Photogrammetry-based Mapping of the Pocket Beaches of Isola Bella Bay, Taormina (Eastern Sicily)
UAV Photogrammetry-based Mapping of the Pocket Beaches of Isola Bella Bay, Taormina (Eastern Sicily) Open
Pocket Beach (PB) planview geometry analysis is one of the most important steps needed for PB characterization and dynamic evaluation. With modern technology, quantitative morphology of a PB can be obtained with a high degree of confidence…
View article: Modeling and Spatiotemporal Mapping of Water Quality through Remote Sensing Techniques: A Case Study of the Hassan Addakhil Dam
Modeling and Spatiotemporal Mapping of Water Quality through Remote Sensing Techniques: A Case Study of the Hassan Addakhil Dam Open
With its high water potential, the Ziz basin is one of the most important basins in Morocco. This paper aims to develop a methodology for spatiotemporal monitoring of the water quality of the Hassan Addakhil dam using remote sensing techni…
View article: UAV PHOTOGRAMMETRY-BASED MAPPING OF SICILIAN POCKET BEACHES: FIRST APPROACH
UAV PHOTOGRAMMETRY-BASED MAPPING OF SICILIAN POCKET BEACHES: FIRST APPROACH Open
The Pocket Beaches (PBs) are widespread throughout the Mediterranean coast and the characteristics of their landscape make them very attractive for tourists. Along the Sicilian coast there are several Pocket Beaches. However, they have no …
View article: UAV PHOTOGRAMMETRY-BASED MAPPING OF SICILIAN POCKET BEACHES: FIRST APPROACH
UAV PHOTOGRAMMETRY-BASED MAPPING OF SICILIAN POCKET BEACHES: FIRST APPROACH Open
The Pocket Beaches (PBs) are widespread throughout the Mediterranean coast and the characteristics of their landscape make them very attractive for tourists. Along the Sicilian coast there are several Pocket Beaches. However, they have no …
View article: WebGIS Implementation for Dynamic Mapping and Visualization of Coastal Geospatial Data: A Case Study of BESS Project
WebGIS Implementation for Dynamic Mapping and Visualization of Coastal Geospatial Data: A Case Study of BESS Project Open
Within an E.U.-funded project, BESS (Pocket Beach Management and Remote Surveillance System), the notion of a geographic information system is an indispensable tool for managing the dynamics of georeferenced data and information for any fo…
View article: Mapping of Sicilian Pocket Beaches Land Use/Land Cover with Sentinel-2 Imagery: A Case Study of Messina Province
Mapping of Sicilian Pocket Beaches Land Use/Land Cover with Sentinel-2 Imagery: A Case Study of Messina Province Open
Pocket beaches (PBs) are among the most attractive tourist sites and economic development contributors in coastal areas; however, they are negatively impacted by the combined effects of climate change and anthropogenic activities. Generall…
View article: Comment on hess-2021-37
Comment on hess-2021-37 Open
Abstract. Karst groundwater systems are characterized by the presence of multiple porosity types. Of these, subsurface conduits that facilitate concentrated, heterogeneous flow are challenging to resolve geologically and g…
View article: Degradation of Coastlines under the Pressure of Urbanization and Tourism: Evidence on the Change of Land Systems from Europe, Asia and Africa
Degradation of Coastlines under the Pressure of Urbanization and Tourism: Evidence on the Change of Land Systems from Europe, Asia and Africa Open
The importance of studying coastal areas is justified by their resources, ecosystem services, and key role played in socio-economic development. Coastal landscapes are subject to increasing demands and pressures, requiring in-depth analyse…
View article: Analysis of Very High Spatial Resolution Images for Automatic Shoreline Extraction and Satellite-Derived Bathymetry Mapping
Analysis of Very High Spatial Resolution Images for Automatic Shoreline Extraction and Satellite-Derived Bathymetry Mapping Open
The amount of Earth observation images available to the public has been the main source of information, helping governments and decision-makers tackling the current world’s most pressing global challenge. However, a number of highly skille…
View article: Fusion of Remote Sensing and Applied Geophysics for Sinkholes Identification in Tabular Middle Atlas of Morocco (the Causse of El Hajeb): Impact on the Protection of Water Resource
Fusion of Remote Sensing and Applied Geophysics for Sinkholes Identification in Tabular Middle Atlas of Morocco (the Causse of El Hajeb): Impact on the Protection of Water Resource Open
The Causse of El Hajeb belongs to the Tabular Middle Atlas (TMA), in which thousands of karst landforms have been identified. Among them, collapse dolines and dissolution sinkholes have been highlighted as a source of environmental risks a…
View article: Fusion of Remote Sensing and Applied Geophysics for Sinkholes Identification in Tabular Middle Atlas of Morocco (the Causse of El Hajeb): Impact on the Protection of Water Resource
Fusion of Remote Sensing and Applied Geophysics for Sinkholes Identification in Tabular Middle Atlas of Morocco (the Causse of El Hajeb): Impact on the Protection of Water Resource Open
The Causse of El Hajeb belongs to the Tabular Middle Atlas (TMA), in which thousands of karst landforms have been identified. Among them, collapse dolines and dissolution sinkholes have been highlighted as a source of environmental risks a…