Introduction
Processing of multi-temporal images and spatio-temporal geo-spatial information for change detection and spatio-temporal modelling of earth processes have been active research and application fields in remote sensing and geo-spatial information sciences for decades.
Although plenty successful applications have been reported on the monitoring and detecting of environmental change, there are enormous challenges in applying multi-temporal imagery to derive timely information on, and in representing spatio-temporal phenomena of, the Earth's environment and human activities. In recent years, great progress has been observed to overcome technological obstacles by the development of new platforms and sensors. The wider availability of large archives of historical images also makes it possible for long-term change detection and spatio-temporal modelling. Such a development stimulates further investigations to develop more advanced image and geo-spatial information processing methods and new approaches to handling image and geographical data in the time dimension.
The aim of the workshop is to further enhance international collaboration and scholar exchange in the field of remote sensing change detection and spatio-temporal modelling. The focus also extends to the study of geo-process modelling using long-term remotely sensed and geographical data. It is endeavored to promote and encourage collaborated efforts for the development of new technology for processing multi-temporal imagery, detecting changing environment and objects, and modelling long-term geo-processes.
