Aims and Scope
Journal of Terra Geospatial is an open-access journal publishing high-quality, multidisciplinary research on the application and development of geospatial and analytical technologies within Earth and environmental sciences. The journal is published by Terra Geospatial Publishing, based in Kerala, India.
In addition to serving as a source reference and archive of advancements in these disciplines, Terrageospatial aims to provide a platform for communication between researchers and professionals concerned with the following core topics:
1. Solid Earth and Geosciences (The Lithosphere)
- Geophysics and Geodesy: Study of the Earth's physical properties, gravity fields, and crustal movement.
- Pedology and Soil Science: Soil formation, classification, and chemistry (crucial for food security and carbon sequestration).
- Geochemistry and Mineralogy: The chemical composition of rocks and minerals and their interactions with the environment.
- Structural Geology and Tectonics: Plate movements, mountain building, and seismic activity.
2. Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences
- Meteorology and Climatology: Numerical weather prediction, atmospheric circulation, and long-term climate modeling.
- Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Quality: Study of pollutants (PM2.5, Ozone), aerosols, and their impact on human health.
- Cryosphere Studies: Glaciology, permafrost degradation, and ice sheet dynamics (essential for sea-level rise projections).
3. Ecology and Biogeochemistry (The Biosphere)
- Terrestrial Ecosystem Dynamics: Ecology of forests, grasslands, and deserts beyond just LULC mapping.
- Biogeochemical Cycling: The movement of Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus through the Earth system.
- Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology: Strategies for protecting species and reclaiming degraded habitats.
4. Advanced Technology and Data Science
- Big Data and Cloud Computing in Geosciences: Use of platforms like Google Earth Engine, AWS, and planetary computers.
- AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: Automated feature extraction, predictive modeling, and "Digital Twins" of the Earth.
- Internet of Things (IoT) and Sensor Networks: Real-time environmental monitoring using ground-based low-cost sensors.
5. Sustainability, Policy, and Human Dimensions
- Environmental Economics and Policy: The cost-benefit analysis of conservation and international environmental law.
- Sustainability Science and Circular Economy: Resource efficiency, waste management, and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
- Environmental Health (One Health): The intersection of environmental degradation and emerging zoonotic diseases or public health.
- Geo-ethics and Science Communication: The ethical implications of resource extraction and how earth science is shared with the public.
6. Natural Hazards and Disaster Management
- Risk and Vulnerability Assessment: Evaluating susceptibility to natural disasters like floods, landslides, earthquakes, and wildfires.
- Early Warning Systems: Monitoring and predicting extreme events to mitigate impact and protect communities.
- Disaster Resilience and Recovery: Strategies for post-disaster recovery, mitigation planning, and building resilient infrastructure.
The journal accepts the following types of articles: original research articles, reviews, technical notes, case studies, short communications, and data papers.
Terrageospatial's editorial committee consists of distinguished professors and research scientists from different regions and countries, representing premier academic and research institutions globally.