Publication Date:
2020
abstract:
The previous 25 chapters introduced relevant technologies, applications,
and other topics related to Digital Earth. Respective challenges and future research
were also proposed by various authors. In this concluding chapter, we briefly review
Digital Earth past and present, followed by a set of challenges and future trends,
speculating on how Digital Earth may evolve over the coming years. Such challenges
and trends are discussed in the context of science drivers, technological advances,
application adoption, and relevant virtual--physical community building.
Iris type:
02.01 Contributo in volume (Capitolo o Saggio)
Keywords:
Geoscience; · Big Data; · Sustainable development; Climate change
List of contributors:
Nativi, Stefano
Book title:
Manual of Digital Earth