Penetrating remote sensing: Next-generation remote sensing for transparent earth

Concept of penetrating remote sensing

Building upon a unified theoretical framework (based on electromagnetic principles and considering interactions with the Earth’s subsurface materials), we consider a synergistic blend of high-spectral, electromagnetic, and diverse multi-physics techniques to introduce a new concept of penetrating remote sensing. By seamlessly amalgamating the interplay between multiple physical fields, penetrating remote sensing allows us to understand the Earth from its surface to its interior, effectively uncovering information about the planet’s internal composition. The outcome of this new concept encompasses detailed imagery and three-dimensional models, offering insights into the distribution, structure, properties, and dynamic behavior of materials residing within the Earth. It empowers us to delve into the profound layers of the Earth, unveiling its structural composition and evolutionary processes. This deeper understanding encompasses vital aspects concerning the Earth’s crust, mantle, and core, comprehending temperature distributions, flow patterns, and other crucial information that enriches our knowledge of the planet’s interior.

Our research addresses topics such as how to overcome technical challenges in achieving three-dimensional imaging and modeling of the Earth’s surface, shallow subsurface, and deep-seated material structures and movements. We establish a unified physical mechanism of interaction between whole-spectrum electromagnetic fields and subsurface materials, which can alter the functional theory of conventional single-physical-field detecting methods (that are focused on their own distinct physical principles). Our new concept of penetrating remote sensing can reduce uncertainties, improve resolution, and enhance the accuracy of subsurface target detection.