Special Issue on RS and GIS Applications in Crustal Deformation and Neotectonics

Remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GISs) are key emerging technologies enhancing our capabilities in science, especially Earth science. Terrestrial and extra-terrestrial measures have improved the study of topographic and morphological features that have evolved during the Quaternary period. These measures include observatories, RS and GIS techniques such as drainage pattern analysis and satellite geodetic analysis, the modelling of river networks, and many more. In particular, spaceborne remote sensing, with its ability to provide synoptic and repetitive coverage, has emerged as a powerful tool for the assessment and monitoring of the Earth’s dynamic activities, including active tectonics and surface landform changes in space and time.

For this special issue, we will select papers that consider different dimensions of geomorphological science using RS, GIS and differential global positioning system (DGPS) techniques. We are looking to cover all aspects of active tectonics, Quaternary geomorphology through glacier dynamics, morphotectonics aspects using advanced remote sensing techniques, crustal deformation using GPS geodesy, synthetic aperture radar, climate experiment (GRACE) data-based surface deformation, and other Quaternary science studies where GIS and remote sensing technologies are applicable.

Topics Covered:

• Remote sensing-based and GIS-based crustal deformation
• GPS-based crustal deformation and velocity modelling of the Earth’s surface
• An archaeoseismological approach using satellite remote sensing and Geodesy
• Identification of locations of active deformation and landform development using the SAR, DinSAR, PsInSAR and GLA techniques.
• GRACE data-based surface crustal deformation and land subsidence

Important Deadlines:

• Submission deadline: 31 August 2021

Submission Instructions: 

Please read the Guide for Authors before submitting. All articles should be submitted online; please select RS and GIS Applications in Crustal Deformation and Neotectonics on submission.

Guest Editors:

• Ajay Kumar Taloor, Remote Sensing and GIS, University of Jammu, India. Email: ajaytaloor@gmail.com
• Girish Chandra Kothyari, Active Fault Research Group, Institute of Seismological Research, India. Email: girishkothyari@gmail.com
• Shangmin Zhao, Department of Surveying and Mapping, Taiyuan University of Technology, China. Email: zhaoshangmin@tyut.edu.cn
• Rajwant, Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Email: raj2011ju@gmail.com
• Mayank Joshi, G B Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, India. Email: mayank.geo@gmail.com