Editorial. PFG Journal of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Science

Abstract

This Special Issue of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Science (PFG) focuses on recent advances in various applications of remote sensing mainly in the development of sustainable agriculture in the Durable Environmental Multidisciplinary Monitoring Information Network (DEMMIN). DEMMIN is a permanent Calibration/Validation (Cal/Val) test area which was designed specifically for remote sensing applications, focusing on agriculture. The data acquired in DEMMIN contribute specifically to strengthen the Copernicus in situ component in terms of quality assurance of the information products derived by remote sensing data. It is located in Northeastern Germany and covers an area of about 900 km2 dominated by agricultural use, but with smaller areas of forest, rivers and lakes, centered by the city of Demmin (which intentionally coincides with the abbreviation of study area). The test site has been established in 2000, based on the partnership of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and local farmers at the DEMMIN.