Monitoring the dynamics of surface water bodies using remote sensing data: An overview

Remote sensing has gained significant importance in recent years due to its ability to provide critical environmental data through the examination of satellite images, in addition to the availability of comprehensive coverage of the region, fast delivery, digital storage, and low cost compared to traditional methods. In recent studies, different sources of remote sensing data have begun to be used. Accordingly, this study was conducted with the aim of providing an overview of studies in which researchers have used remote sensing data to monitor the dynamics of water bodies locally and regionally. It is clear from the discussion of the results of these studies that multispectral remote sensing data, especially Landsat, have been the most widely used. This satellite allows comprehensive detection of surface area changes in water bodies across small areas, can collect images regularly, and provides a long-term archive of data on water bodies. Improvements have also been made to the Landsat satellite, including increased signal-to-noise ratio, aerosol bands, and radiometric and temporal resolution.