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KAUSTSat: Saudi Arabia's First Hyperspectral CubeSat Mission for Earth Observation

Earth and Space Science, Volume 13, Issue 3, March 2026.
Abstract Developed by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to support research in atmospheric science and remote sensing, KAUSTSat represented Saudi Arabia's (and the Middle East's) first research‐focused hyperspectral CubeSat mission for Earth observation.
Victor Angulo, Dario Scilla, Jorge L. Rodriguez, Naif Alsalem, Kasper Johansen, Matthew F. McCabe   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Response of preferential flow to soil − root − rock fragment system in karst rocky desertification areas

Ecological Indicators
The response of preferential flow to the soil − root − rock fragment systems is essential for understanding the eco-hydrological processes in karst rocky desertification (KRD) areas.
Fang Hou, Jinhua Cheng, Han Zhang, Xianglian Wang, Dewei Shi, Ning Guan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of the Spatiotemporal Patterns and Ecological Impacts of Photovoltaic Power Plants in Central Asia

Earth's Future, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
Abstract Photovoltaic (PV) power plants rapidly expand in drylands because of the high solar potential and efficient land‐use capabilities. However, existing PV data sets are often incomplete and lack installation timestamps, which significantly hinder comprehensive assessments of PV power plants' ecological impacts. By integrating a random forest (RF)
Yitong Gao, Qiuli Yang, Peng Chang, Chengxiang Wang, Xuyang Wang, Mengran Yu, Ruoxi Liu, Babierjiang Dilixiati, Qingdong Shi, Yryszhan Zhakypbek   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ecological stoichiometry and environmental influencing factors of soil nutrients in the karst rocky desertification ecosystem, southwest China

Global Ecology and Conservation, 2018
The stoichiometry characteristics and environmental influencing factors of soil nutrients of the three typical karst rocky desertification sites in Southwest China were studied.
Linjiao Wang, Pan Wang, Maoyin Sheng, Jing Tian   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Estimating ecological indicators of karst rocky desertification by linear spectral unmixing method

International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 2014
AbstractCoverage rates of vegetation and exposed bedrock are two key indicators of karst rocky desertification. In this study, the abundances of vegetation and exposed rock were retrieved from a hyperspectral Hyperion image using linear spectral unmixing method. The results were verified using the spectral indices of karst rocky desertification (KRDSI)
Zhang, Xia, Shang, Kun, Cen, Yi, Shuai, Tong, Sun, Yanli   +4 more
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Along the Silenced Footsteps of Latin American Pastoralists: From Mexico to Argentina, a Journey Through Pastoral Systems in Latin America

The Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology, Volume 31, Issue 1, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Pastoralism worldwide faces a complex landscape of increased pressures and exclusion. Beyond ecological and economic challenges, pastoralists suffer eroding cultural identity, limited generational renewal, and political marginalization. Yet pastoral livelihoods are increasingly recognized as stewards of sustainable futures and amongst the best
Greta Semplici, Pablo Manzano
wiley   +1 more source

Driving forest succession in karst areas of Chongqing municipality over the past decade

Forest Ecosystems, 2020
Background Karst areas in southwestern China exhibit ecological degradation in the form of rocky desertification. Local governments launched large-scale afforestation and other ecological restoration programs to curb this trend.
Qiang Xiao, Yang Xiao, Yuan Liu, Jianping Tao   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Intensification of Northern Hemisphere Glaciation Triggered the Red Clay to Loess‐Paleosol Shift on the Chinese Loess Plateau 2.7 Million Years Ago

Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 4, 28 February 2026.
Abstract Widespread aeolian loess‐paleosol and red clay sediments on the Chinese Loess Plateau (CLP) provide a globally unique terrestrial archive of Neogene–Quaternary climate. However, the timing and associated mechanisms of red clay to loess‐paleosol shift remain debated.
Xinxia Li, Hong Ao, Chunju Huang, Xiangyu Zhao, Jinyu Kou, Qiang Sun, Pingguo Yang, Ziyun Zhang, Xiaoke Qiang, Wei Li, Peng Zhang, Jiao Yao   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Responses of soil properties and foliar traits of a dominant tree species Pseudotsuga sinensis to rocky desertification in a karst ecosystem

Global Ecology and Conservation
Rocky desertification is a prevalent environmental challenge across karst landscapes that hinders regional sustainable development. Understanding how soil properties and plant traits respond to increasing levels of rocky desertification is crucial for ...
Wangjun Li, Xiaolong Bai, Bin He, Shun Zou, Junlong Huang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spatio-Temporal Evolution Characteristics and Driving Factors of Typical Karst Rocky Desertification Area in the Upper Yangtze River

Sustainability
Karst rocky desertification (KRD) has become the most serious ecological disaster in the southwest of China and is a major obstacle to the sustainable development of the karst region in the southwest.
Weijie Gao, Siyi Zhou, Xiaojie Yin
semanticscholar   +1 more source