Next generation satellites with spatial resolution better than
10 m and spectral resolution of 5 nm would provide useful data to
contribute to the management of wet areas in the coastal zones
heavily influenced by anthropogenic activities.
High spectral resolution sensors allow an accurate determination
not only of vegetation indices, but also a direct retrieval of
many biogeochemical parameters through the use of physical
characteristics like surface spectral reflectance.
In particular a multi temporal analysis performed by these
sensors could monitor seasonal changes in the coastal zone wetland
ecosystems of small pools and marshes which are important
but fragile habitats