I'm currently preparing for a volcanological research project focused on an active stratovolcano located in a remote and cloud-obscured region, where direct observation is limited due to both accessibility challenges and persistent atmospheric conditions (e.g., cloud cover, fog, and rain). Ground-based fieldwork is highly restricted, and satellite imagery often lacks the temporal resolution or clarity needed for short-term monitoring.

Given these constraints, what are the most effective methodologies, tools, or data integration techniques that could support research in such an environment? I am particularly interested in:

  • Remote sensing techniques suitable for low-visibility conditions
  • The use of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) or thermal imaging in volcanology
  • Recommendations for combining community-based observations with limited geophysical data
  • Any case studies or publications dealing with similar field limitations

I would greatly appreciate insights from researchers who have worked in similarly inaccessible or meteorologically challenging volcanic regions.

Thank you in advance!

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