Advancements in Geospatial Technologies and Remote Sensing: Transforming Environmental Monitoring and Sustainable Development in the 21st Century
  • Author(s): Dr. Balakullayappa Madar
  • Paper ID: 1705021
  • Page: 710-721
  • Published Date: 30-09-2023
  • Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
  • Publisher: IRE Journals
  • e-ISSN: 2456-8880
  • Volume/Issue: Volume 7 Issue 3 September-2023
Abstract

In the rapidly advancing technological landscape, the integration of geospatial technologies and remote sensing has profoundly transformed environmental monitoring and sustainable development, as the convergence of high-resolution satellite imagery, real-time geospatial data acquisition, and advanced analytical techniques, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, enables unprecedented precision and scale in the assessment of critical environmental phenomena such as deforestation, climate change, biodiversity loss, and natural resource depletion, wherein innovative platforms like UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and hyperspectral imaging systems provide granular insights that inform adaptive management strategies and policy frameworks aimed at mitigating anthropogenic impacts while fostering ecological resilience, particularly in the context of accelerating global challenges such as extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and urban sprawl, thereby emphasizing the vital role of interdisciplinary collaborations among governments, private enterprises, and academic institutions to bridge the gaps in data accessibility, standardization, and integration, which are further compounded by the ethical and regulatory considerations associated with privacy, data security, and equitable resource allocation, necessitating the development of robust geospatial infrastructures and comprehensive governance frameworks to ensure the effective application of these transformative technologies in promoting sustainable development goals, reducing environmental vulnerabilities, and enhancing decision-making capabilities across diverse sectors, ultimately shaping a future wherein geospatial intelligence serves as a cornerstone for addressing global environmental challenges and fostering a harmonious balance between human development and ecological sustainability.

Keywords

Geospatial Technologies, Remote Sensing, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainable Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Climate Change Adaptation

Citations

IRE Journals:
Dr. Balakullayappa Madar "Advancements in Geospatial Technologies and Remote Sensing: Transforming Environmental Monitoring and Sustainable Development in the 21st Century" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 7 Issue 3 2023 Page 710-721

IEEE:
Dr. Balakullayappa Madar "Advancements in Geospatial Technologies and Remote Sensing: Transforming Environmental Monitoring and Sustainable Development in the 21st Century" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 7(3)