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Explore open access research in remote sensing, advancing environmental, agricultural, atmospheric and land‑use mapping.

Frontiers in Remote Sensing is a multidisciplinary journal that seeks to bridge pioneering theoretical exploration and practical applications in the realm of remote sensing, ranging from spaceborne to airborne and uno...

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Jean-Pierre Wigneron

Institut National de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement (INRAE)

France

Editor-in-Chief

Biswajeet Pradhan

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney

Australia

Specialty Chief Editor

Data Fusion and Assimilation

Ce Zhang

School of Geographical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Bristol

United Kingdom

Specialty Chief Editor

Image Analysis and Classification

Craig John Brown

Dalhousie University

Canada

Specialty Chief Editor

Acoustic Remote Sensing

Frédéric Frappart

INRAE ​​Nouvelle-Aquitaine Bordeaux

France

Specialty Chief Editor

Terrestrial Water Cycle

Jane Southworth

University of Florida

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Remote Sensing Time Series Analysis

272 editors · 0 reviewers

About the journal

Scope

Frontiers in Remote Sensing is a multidisciplinary journal that seeks to bridge pioneering theoretical exploration and practical applications in the realm of remote sensing, ranging from spaceborne to airborne and unoccupied aerial system (UASs) and vehicle (UAVs) observations. Led by Field Chief Editor, Dr. Jean-Pierre Wigneron (INRAE Bordeaux, France), and committed to advancing developments in the field by providing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public, Frontiers in Remote Sensing explores all facets of remote sensing, focusing on major advances in the modeling, development and optimal use of various observation systems dedicated to the monitoring of land, oceans, atmosphere, and space at local and global scales, as well as the interpretation and application of data derived from these systems. The journal aims to cover a wide array of topics, including but not limited to: Fundamental theories of remote sensing Sensor technologies, including instrumentation, calibration, and validation Processing techniques for remote sensing data analysis, including model inversion, machine learning, data classification, data mining, and big data analytics Single and multi-sensor data integration and fusion Multi- and hyper-spectral data analysis Passive and active remote sensing applications Applications in environmental and ecological studies, as well as aimed at better understanding the various processes occurring in the different compartments of the biosphere - agriculture, forest management, urban planning, natural hazards, climate change, etc. Remote sensing for resource exploration Geospatial data science and spatial modelling Spaceborne remote sensing missions and services For manuscripts focusing on applications, the remote sensing perspective should hold significance prominence. The journal particularly welcomes analyses based on long-term time series that combine data from in-situ measurements, remote sensing observations, and model simulations. Analyses based on multiple, independent monitoring systems will be particularly appreciated, allowing for robust and statistically verified results. Manuscripts on advanced mathematical methods (including machine learning methods) dedicated to the analysis of images and time series are also welcome. Frontiers in Remote Sensing welcomes original research articles as well as reviews on topics of general interest, perspectives, and opinion pieces if they present new perspectives in the main area of interest of our journal.

Aims

Frontiers in Remote Sensing is a multidisciplinary journal that seeks to bridge pioneering theoretical exploration and practical applications in the realm of remote sensing, ranging from spaceborne to airborne and unoccupied aerial system (UASs) and vehicle (UAVs) observations.

Led by Field Chief Editor, Dr. Jean-Pierre Wigneron (INRAE Bordeaux, France), and committed to advancing developments in the field by providing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public, Frontiers in Remote Sensing explores all facets of remote sensing, focusing on major advances in the modeling, development and optimal use of various observation systems dedicated to the monitoring of land, oceans, atmosphere, and space at local and global scales, as well as the interpretation and application of data derived from these systems.

The journal aims to cover a wide array of topics, including but not limited to:

Fundamental theories of remote sensing

Sensor technologies, including instrumentation, calibration, and validation

Processing techniques for remote sensing data analysis, including model inversion, machine learning, data classification, data mining, and big data analytics

Single and multi-sensor data integration and fusion

Multi- and hyper-spectral data analysis

Passive and active remote sensing applications

Applications in environmental and ecological studies, as well as aimed at better understanding the various processes occurring in the different compartments of the biosphere - agriculture, forest management, urban planning, natural hazards, climate change, etc.

Remote sensing for resource exploration

Geospatial data science and spatial modelling

Spaceborne remote sensing missions and services

For manuscripts focusing on applications, the remote sensing perspective should hold significance prominence. The journal particularly welcomes analyses based on long-term time series that combine data from in-situ measurements, remote sensing observations, and model simulations. Analyses based on multiple, independent monitoring systems will be particularly appreciated, allowing for robust and statistically verified results. Manuscripts on advanced mathematical methods (including machine learning methods) dedicated to the analysis of images and time series are also welcome.

Frontiers in Remote Sensing welcomes original research articles as well as reviews on topics of general interest, perspectives, and opinion pieces if they present new perspectives in the main area of interest of our journal.

Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/about

ISSN
2673-6187
Editor-in-Chief
Jean-Pierre Wigneron (Institut National de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement (INRAE), Paris, France) — Field Chief Editor
Established
2026

Sections

  • Acoustic Remote Sensing

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/sections/acoustic-remote-sensing

  • Agro-Environmental Remote Sensing

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/sections/agro-environmental-remote-sensing

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/sections/atmospheric-remote-sensing

  • Data Fusion and Assimilation

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/sections/data-fusion-and-assimilation

  • Forest and Ecosystem Remote Sensing

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/sections/forest-and-ecosystem-remote-sensing

  • Image Analysis and Classification

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/sections/image-analysis-and-classification

  • Land Cover and Land Use Change

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/sections/land-cover-and-land-use-change

  • Lidar Sensing

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/sections/lidar-sensing

  • Microwave Remote Sensing

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/sections/microwave-remote-sensing

  • Multi- and Hyper-Spectral Imaging

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/sections/multi--and-hyper-spectral-imaging

  • Remote Sensing Time Series Analysis

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/sections/remote-sensing-time-series-analysis

  • Terrestrial Water Cycle

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/sections/terrestrial-water-cycle

Article types accepted

  • Original Research
  • Systematic Review
  • Methods
  • Review
  • Mini Review
  • Policy and Practice Reviews
  • Hypothesis and Theory
  • Perspective
  • Data Report
  • Policy Brief
  • Brief Research Report
  • General Commentary
  • Opinion
  • Correction
  • Editorial
  • Technology and Code
  • FAIR² Data

Fees and currencies

  • Article processing charges (official)
  • - Category A: CHF 2,695 — Original Research, Systematic Review, Methods, Review, Policy and Practice Reviews, Hypothesis and Theory, Technology and Code
  • - Category B: CHF 2,195 — Mini Review, Perspective, Data Report, Policy Brief, Brief Research Report, General Commentary, Opinion
  • - Category C: CHF 0 — Correction, Editorial
  • Currency: CHF

Fees are charged only after acceptance. Waivers and discounts are available for authors with limited funding.

Fees and waivers policy

Editorial policies

Peer review

  • Official peer-review process: https://www.frontiersin.org/about/peer-review

Publication ethics

  • Policies and publication ethics: https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/policies-and-publication-ethics

Indexing

  • Astrophysics Data System (SAO/NASA ADS)
  • Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)
  • CNKI Scholar
  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
  • CLOCKSS
  • Crossref
  • Dimensions
  • Chinese Academy of Sciences GoOA
  • OpenAIRE
  • EBSCO
  • DOAJ
  • Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Scopus
  • ProQuest

Affiliated societies

  • Committee on Publication Ethics

Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/about

Instructions for authors

Accepted article types

  • Original Research (fee category A)
  • Systematic Review (fee category A)
  • Methods (fee category A)
  • Review (fee category A)
  • Mini Review (fee category B)
  • Policy and Practice Reviews (fee category A)
  • Hypothesis and Theory (fee category A)
  • Perspective (fee category B)
  • Data Report (fee category B)
  • Policy Brief (fee category B)
  • Brief Research Report (fee category B)
  • General Commentary (fee category B)
  • Opinion (fee category B)
  • Correction (fee category C)
  • Editorial (fee category C)
  • Technology and Code (fee category A)
  • FAIR² Data

Author guidelines

  • https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/for-authors/author-guidelines

Peer review

  • https://www.frontiersin.org/about/peer-review

Journal metrics

Citation score
6.9
Impact indicator
1.192
Articles
50
Total views
0
Downloads
5,200
Citations
5,535

Internal metrics, calculated on this platform and maintained by the editorial office.

Official bibliometric indicators

Impact factor
3.5
CiteScore
6.9
Citations
5535
Acceptance rate
33
Time to publication
91

Source: official publisher page · retrieved 2026-10-16

Some values were updated by the editorial office on 2026-10-22.