A thin layer of Earth's surface sustains most of the planet's life, where a delicate interplay of biotic and abiotic factors constantly shifts and interacts. In this environment, remotely sensed (RS) signals are generated by the interaction of incoming, reflected, and emitted electromagnetic (EM) radiation with elements like atmospheric particles, vegetation, soil surfaces, and bodies of water. Vegetation, soil, and water serve as critical interfaces between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. These signals can be captured using optical, thermal, and microwave remote sensing, including parts of the EM spectrum where fluorescence can be detected.
This session invites contributions on strategies, methodologies, and approaches for analyzing, developing and integrating remote sensing products from different EM regions, angular configurations, and fluorescence data into models, including in-situ measurements for validation. We welcome presentations on topics such as climate change, food production, food security, nature conservation, biodiversity, epidemiology, air pollution from both human and natural sources (e.g., pollen), and related public health impacts. Additionally, insights into the assimilation of remote sensing and in-situ data in bio-geophysical and atmospheric models, as well as RS extraction techniques, are encouraged.