For many applications, raw satellite observations need to be converted to high-level
products of various essential environmental variables. While numerous products are …

Abstract Extreme Climatic Events (ECEs) are increasing in intensity, frequency, and duration
as the earth warms, which greatly affects the vegetation phenology. However, the response …

The complexity of the spatial distribution and temporal occurrence of preferential flow (PF)
makes it challenging to understand the mechanisms of PF. This study aims to identify the …

Normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) time series data, derived from optical
images, play a crucial role for crop mapping and growth monitoring. Nevertheless, optical …

Abstract The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP), also referred to as the “roof of the world”, is a
distinct alpine ecosystem located at an average elevation of more than 4000 m. Climate …

Crop mapping is vital in ensuring food production security and informing governmental
decision-making. The satellite-normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) obtained …

Infiltration process controls how rainfall is stored in soil and subsequently used by plants,
thus, plays a critical role in eco-hydrological processes. However, the vertical pattern of …

The Ulan Mulun River Basin is an essential ecological protective screen of the Mu Us Desert
and a necessary energy base in Ordos City. With the acceleration of industrialization and …

Compound drought and heat events (CDHEs) and forest cover change influence regional
forest carbon dynamics. Changes in regional vegetation biomass and soil carbon storage …

Accurately tracking the changes in rice cropping intensity is a critical requirement for
policymakers to formulate reasonable land-use policies. Southern China is a traditional …