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Application of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) in Microplastic Studies Around Asia
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Researchers reviewed how Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing technologies are being applied across Asia to map and monitor microplastic pollution, enabling broader spatial analysis than traditional ground-based sampling alone can provide.
The increasing issue of microplastic pollution in Asian countries requires the application of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) approaches. This integrated approach empowers researchers to proficiently map, monitor, and comprehend the...
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