International Journal of Remote Sensing
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Aims & Scope
The International Journal of Remote Sensing ( IJRS) is concerned with the theory, science and technology of remote sensing and novel applications of remotely sensed data. The journal’s focus includes remote sensing of the atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere and the terrestrial earth, as well as human modifications to the earth system. Principal topics include: • Remotely sensed data collection, analysis, interpretation and display. • Surveying from space, air, water and ground platforms. • Imaging and related sensors. • Image processing. • Use of remotely sensed data. • Economic surveys and cost-benefit analyses. • Drones Section: Remote sensing with unmanned aerial systems (UASs, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones).
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IMAGING SCIENCE & PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY
REMOTE SENSING
IMAGING SCIENCE & PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY
REMOTE SENSING
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ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Journal of Remote Sensing (acronym: tres, abbr: Int. J. Remote Sens, ISSN: 0143-1161) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in England since 1980. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.604 (Q2), an H-index of 219.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Semimonthly, an annual output of approximately 429 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,143 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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