GI_Forum 2017, Volume 5, Issue 2 Journal for Geographic Information Science
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GI_Forum 2017, Volume 5, Issue 2 Journal for Geographic Information Science
ISSN 2308-1708 Online Edition ISBN 978-3-7001-8251-1 Online Edition
Amy E. Frazier,
Adam J. Mathews,
Benjamin L. Hemingway,
Christopher Crick,
Elinor Martin,
Suzanne W. Smith
S. 189 - 199 doi:10.1553/giscience2017_02_s189 Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften doi:10.1553/giscience2017_02_s189
Abstract: Small unmanned aircraft (or aerial) systems (sUAS) are poised to revolutionize geospatial data collection for meteorology and atmospheric science, particularly within the lowest portion of the atmosphere, referred to as the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL), where conventional data collection techniques such as satellites, balloons and ground-based weather towers do not provide adequate coverage for monitoring certain types of weather events. The prospects of these autonomous mobile sensing platforms for geospatial data collection in the atmospheric realm are immense, but there has been limited discourse on the broader GIScience-related research challenges and opportunities surrounding data capture and analysis for this field beyond traditional imagery applications. Here, we address the integration of sUAS into meteorology and atmospheric science applications, including severe weather monitoring, from the perspective of the myriad GIScience research challenges and opportunities that exist for collecting and processing alternative types of non-image geospatial data from sUAS. Specifically, we highlight opportunities surrounding data capture and processing, data representations, and societal implications stemming from these applications. Keywords: unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), unmanned aircraft system (UAS), drones, meteorology, atmospheric physics, weather Published Online: 2017/12/13 12:21:24 Object Identifier: 0xc1aa5576 0x0037358b Rights:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
GI_Forum publishes high quality original research across the transdisciplinary field of Geographic Information Science (GIScience). The journal provides a platform for dialogue among GI-Scientists and educators, technologists and critical thinkers in an ongoing effort to advance the field and ultimately contribute to the creation of an informed GISociety. Submissions concentrate on innovation in education, science, methodology and technologies in the spatial domain and their role towards a more just, ethical and sustainable science and society. GI_Forum implements the policy of open access publication after a double-blind peer review process through a highly international team of seasoned scientists for quality assurance. Special emphasis is put on actively supporting young scientists through formative reviews of their submissions. Only English language contributions are published.
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Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften Austrian Academy of Sciences Press
A-1011 Wien, Dr. Ignaz Seipel-Platz 2
Tel. +43-1-515 81/DW 3420, Fax +43-1-515 81/DW 3400 https://verlag.oeaw.ac.at, e-mail: verlag@oeaw.ac.at |