A High-Level Survey of Optical Remote Sensing
It serves as a guide for researchers entering the field of optical remote sensing, offering a holistic perspective that is incremental as it synthesizes existing knowledge.
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of optical remote sensing, tackling the problem of navigating the vast and diverse literature in the field, and presents key information such as datasets and insights to guide researchers.
In recent years, significant advances in computer vision have also propelled progress in remote sensing. Concurrently, the use of drones has expanded, with many organizations incorporating them into their operations. Most drones are equipped by default with RGB cameras, which are both robust and among the easiest sensors to use and interpret. The body of literature on optical remote sensing is vast, encompassing diverse tasks, capabilities, and methodologies. Each task or methodology could warrant a dedicated survey. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the capabilities of the field, while also presenting key information, such as datasets and insights. It aims to serve as a guide for researchers entering the field, offering high-level insights and helping them focus on areas most relevant to their interests. To the best of our knowledge, no existing survey addresses this holistic perspective.