Lecturer
Jakob Schwalb-Willmann
ECTS
5 ECTS
Aim
In this lecture you will gain a broad overview of the applications of remote sensing. Examples from different disciplines and applied Earth Observation projects will provide your with a comprehensive understanding of if, where and how remote sensing can contribute to qualitative and quantitative assessments of the cryosphere, forest ecosystems, agro-ecosystems, the coastal zone and urban ecosystems; amongst others. We will evaluate the potential of passive and active sensor systems and adress the advantages and shortcomings of existing sensors in the optical / mutlsispectral, thermal and microwave domain.
Content
This lecture provides knowledge on applications of Earth Observation with a focus on remote sensing of the land surface. Which research questions of different disciplines can be answered by the means of Earth Observation? What are the main approaches? The module links up remote sensing measurements to geo- and biophysical parameters required for further geoanalysis. Commonly used methodological approaches for the derivation of the different parameters are presented. Examples include amongst others applications in geography, environmental planning, ecology, biology, oceanology, soil science, geology, atmospheric science, but also e.g. pollution control (monitoring) and natural resource management. In addition, the module outlines selected examples, how remote sensing technology can be transferred to the workplace of professionals also beyond science, e.g. via the use of geoinformation systems.
General Course News and Updates
DGPF award for our EAGLE MSc Luisa Wagner
We are very happy to congratulate our former EAGLE student Luisa Wagner for the 2nd prize of the Karl‐Kraus‐Nachwuchsförderpreis 2024. Luisa received this award for her M.Sc. thesis which she handed in early last year on "Analysis of ice shelf front dynamics in Pine...
Master Thesis Defense: “Modelling the Spatio-Temporal Suitability of Urban Environments for Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes based on their Bio-Ecological Characteristics in Rio de Janeiro “
On Friday, March 22, at 12:00 Rutendo Mukaratirwa will present her master thesis on " Modelling the Spatio-Temporal Suitability of Urban Environments for Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes based on their Bio-Ecological Characteristics in Rio de Janeiro " in seminar room 3,...
Master Thesis Defense: “Development of Caribbean Seagrass Ecosystem Accounts fusing Earth Observation with Biophysical Modeling of Coastal Carbon” on Tuesday, March 19, 2024
On Tuesday, March 18, at 15:00 Andrea Cárdenas Reyes will present her master thesis on "Development of Caribbean Seagrass Ecosystem Accounts fusing Earth Observation with Biophysical Modeling of Coastal Carbon" in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. ...
Andreas Bury successfully defended his MSc thesis
Andreas Bury successfully defended his MSc thesis "Assessing Air Pollution in Urban Environments: A Comprehensive Analysis Using Earth Observation and In Situ Measurements" at the EAGLE colloquium on the 8th of March 2024. His research offers an approach to...
Master Thesis Defense: “CNN-based Global Aboveground Biomass Estimation using Sentinel-2 and GEDI” on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
On Tuesday, March 12, at 12:00 Ka Hei Chow will present her master thesis on " CNN-based Global Aboveground Biomass Estimation using Sentinel-2 and GEDI" in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. Abstract: Accurate global estimation of aboveground biomass...
Master Thesis Defense: “Assessing the Mangrove Ecosystem in Eastern Obolo, Niger Delta” on Monday, March 18 at 11:30
On Monday, March 18, at 11:30 Hyeonmin Kang will present her master thesis on "Assessing the Mangrove Ecosystem in Eastern Obolo, Niger Delta" in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. From the abstract: This study focuses on assessing the mangrove ecosystem in Eastern...
Master Thesis Defense: “Assessing Air Pollution in Urban Environments: A Comprehensive Analysis Using Earth Observation and In Situ Measurements” on Friday, March 08 at 13:00
On Friday, March 08, at 13:00, Andreas Bury will present his master thesis on "Assessing Air Pollution in Urban Environments: A Comprehensive Analysis Using Earth Observation and In Situ Measurements" in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. From the...
High alpine and snow training
In collaboration with the German Alpine Club (DAV), Laura, one of our EAGLE students and Clara, a student assistant at our institute, recently participated in avalanche rescue training aimed at equipping individuals with essential skills and knowledge to respond...
semester wrap-up by our latest EAGLE generation
Our latest generation of EAGLEs just wrote a nice blog post summarizing their first months within the EAGLE program, outlining how they bonded and formed a group plus how they experienced their first earth observation courses within our international M.Sc. program:...
Internship Report by Sharmin Shara Mim on February 27 at 12:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, February 27 at 12:30 Sharmin Shara Mim will present her internship report on global aquaculture production (seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a). From the abstract: Global aquaculture production has been increasing recently. Asia has a positive...