Challenges and Limitations of Remote Sensing Applications in Northern Peatlands: Present and Future Prospects

This systematic literature review (SLR) provides a comprehensive overview of remote sensing (RS) applications in northern peatlands from 2017 to 2022, utilising various platforms, including in situ, UAV, airborne, and satellite technologies. It addresses the challenges and limitations presented by the sophisticated nature of northern peatland ecosystems. This SLR reveals an in-creased focus on mapping, monitoring, and hydrology but identifies noticeable gaps in peatland degradation research. Despite the benefits of remote sensing, such as extensive spatial coverage and consistent monitoring, challenges persist, including high costs, underexplored areas, and limitations in hyperspectral data application. Fusing remote sensing data with on-site research offers new insights for regional peatland studies. However, challenges arise from issues like the cost of high-resolution data, coverage limitations, and inadequate field validation data in remote areas. This review suggests refining methodologies, validating with high-resolution data, and addressing these limitations for future research.

• Publication year

  2024

• Venue

  Remote Sensing

• Publication date

  2024-02-04

• Fields of study

  Computer Science, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.3390/rs16030591
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