Tomasz Niedzielski Knihy

The increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, has created new opportunities for geoscientists to monitor the Earth with remarkable spatial and temporal precision. Geophysicists employ UAVs to explore underground features, while geologists and geomorphologists conduct detailed surface surveys. Hydrologists utilize drones for observing water bodies and hydrometric measurements, and meteorologists assess weather conditions and air quality using UAVs. This collection of articles highlights various applications of UAVs in geosciences through case studies from diverse geographic regions. Two papers focus on subsurface processes, including magnetic surveys and the effects of explosions on terrain. Three articles showcase high-resolution mapping of landforms, from dynamic aeolian environments to stable granite tors. Other contributions address water-related issues, featuring fluvial geomorphology and hydrographic studies using UAVs. Additionally, four articles investigate meteorological variables, such as UAV-based snow characterization and atmospheric aerosol monitoring. The volume also includes technical reports on the technological and historical aspects of UAV-assisted research in geosciences. This compilation emphasizes diverse drone applications in Earth sciences, making it valuable for researchers and particularly for postgraduate students in geophysics, geology, geography, or civil engineering, as well as p