Recent advances in 4D radar technology are unlocking new frontiers in resilient autonomous navigation, mapping, and environmental perception. Civilian radars—including automotive, wearable, and long-range systems—are increasingly leveraged in a wide spectrum of applications, ranging from self-driving vehicles and aerial drones to maritime platforms and search-and-rescue robotics. Their unique ability to function reliably in adverse weather, low-visibility, and cluttered environments makes radar sensing an essential technology for robust remote sensing and situational awareness.

This session seeks original research and real-world case studies that advance the state of the art in radar-based localization, mapping, and perception, with a special focus on resilient operation in challenging conditions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Multi-sensor calibration and fusion involving radar

• Radar-based odometry and SLAM for robust navigation

• Resilient perception, object detection, and tracking in dynamic and adverse environments

• Life detection, remote monitoring, and activity recognition

• Advances in signal processing, learning-based approaches, and hardware integration for resilience

We particularly welcome submissions that present novel applications of 4D and imaging radars, demonstrate resilience in real-world scenarios, or critically assess the strengths and limitations of radar technologies under adverse conditions. The session aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from remote sensing, robotics, and geospatial sciences—advancing the ISPRS mission to foster innovation in photogrammetry, remote sensing, and spatial information science.

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