Atmospheric conditions and physical characteristics of the earth surface have an important
effect on the spatiotemporal variations of sand-dust events. The main objective of the …

Land degradation reduces the production of biomass and vegetation cover for all forms of
land use. The lack of specific data related to degradation is a severe limitation for its …

Demarcating the extent of land degradation remains a major challenge worldwide. A
combination of remote-sensing spectral indices and Land Degradation Index (LDI) were …

This study aims to develop a workflow methodology for collecting substantial amounts of
Earth Observation data to investigate the effectiveness of landscape restoration actions and …

With today's rapid economic growth, the role of agriculture in production and life has come to
the forefront. Many problems in China's agricultural economy have seriously constrained the …

Land degradation threatens the sustainability of human societies due to the loss of
resources, services, and goods. To assess land degradation, models are useful and fruitful …

The present paper attempts to evolve a new model by considering various indicators of
different types of land degradation or desertification, namely, water erosion, soil salinity …

Land degradation is an environmental issue and it is described as the decrease of land
stability. The available definitions of land degradation, methods to measure it, and the …

Land degradation lower land productivity, livelihood development and economic growth.
Monitoring spatial and temporal changes in land degradation is a key contribution to …

Background Appraisal of arid land status is very crucial one to know the extent and factors
associated with their degradation. Previous studies from arid regions are mostly qualitative …