Aim
Spectroscopy and hyperspectral remote sensing enables to retrieve very detailed spectral information about a certain surface in dense bandwith intervalls. Information on the “spectral fingerprints” of surfaces is then available in a near-continuous manner. This allows for the differentiation of materials, such different geologic surfaces, different urban materials, or plants of different composition and vigor. Especially field- and laboratory spectroscopy has shown many benefits, as measurements can be carried out in a controlled environment, and can be directly visualized and explained. This course provides you insights into practical experiments using a field spectrometer, and subsequent data analysis to assess key environmental parameters such as plant health, soil moisture content, and geologic composition.
Content
The content of this course includes both the theoretical background of field and imaging spectroscopy, as well as practical experiments and subsequent data analysis. In particular, we will adress: the theoretical background of field and imaging spectroscopy / general reflectance and transmittance properties of plant leaves, canopies and soils / the quantification of biophysical and biochemical properties using spectroscopic measurements, feature parametrization and regression analysis / the advantages and challenges of existing and planned hyperspectral spaceborne sensors
Coding
Coding examples and individual work will be covered
Software
Various software programs will be used, but mainly OpenSource software such as R.
Techniques
Different techniques will be introduced and practically applied.
Content
The content of scientific with regard to the audience will be discussed.
General Course News and Updates
M.Sc. idea presentation by Salim Soltani
Salim Soltani will present his M.Sc. idea ""Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Urbanization caused by the Belt-and-Road Initiative" on October 23rd at 10:30 in 1.009 OKW 86.
Welcome of the 2019 EAGLEs
On Monday, 14th of October, at 4 p.m., we will again welcome a new generation of EAGLEs (Z6, 01.002). After the official welcome and some introductory presentations, we will also introduce the lecturer and provide first details about the upcoming semester(s)....
Internship and InnoLab presentations
On Monday, 14th of October, at 5pm in room ZHSG 01.002, after the welcome of the new EAGLEs we will have the following internship and Innovation Laboratory presentations: Pawel Kluter (Internship): "Remote Sensing in the Federal Criminal Police Office" Pawel Kluter...
M.Sc. presentation by Johni Miah
Johni Miah will present his M.Sc. thesis " Detecting and Assessing Ground Subsidence of Dhaka City, Bangladesh, Using Synthetic Aperture Radar Data of Sentinel-1" on September 30th at 2pm in OKW 86. From the abstract: " The identification and measurement of ground...
Several Successful M.Sc. defenses
Several of our EAGLE students successfully defended their M.Sc. thesis in the past month. We congratulate all of them and especially wish the ones who already started their own Earth Observation company all the best!
M.Sc. defense by Louis Freytag Loringhoven
On Tuesday, 24th at 2pm Louis Freytag-Loringhoven will present his M.Sc. thesis "Remote sensing of water quality using Sentinel-2 towards a potential separation of Cyanobacteria blooms from other Algae." from the abstract: Globally, the over-enrichment of nutrients...
M.Sc. thesis presentation by Karsten Wiertz
Karsten Wiertz will present his M.Sc. thesis on Wednesday 14th at 11am in room 0.004 KW 86 with the title "Development of a semi-automatic remote sensing approach for change- detection of forest structures in Bialowieza Forest." From the abstract: The diversity of...
M.Sc. thesis defense by Sebastian Roersch
Sebastian Roersch will defend his thesis "Development of a semi-automated method to measure solar potential" next Wednesday (14th) at 10 am in 0.004 OKW 86. From his abstract: "In the second half of the 21st century, it will be decided how big the impact of climate...
M.Sc. presentation by Marina Reiter
Marina Reiter will present her M.Sc. thesis "Comparing Urban Green Spaces in German Cities Using Remote Sensing Data" on Thursday 8th of August at 11am in OKW 86, 0.004. Looking forward to a great presentation and lively discussion afterwards. From her abstract: "The...
EAGLE presentations
A wide range of internships, innovation labs and M.Sc. idea presentations will take place next Monday (July 29th) in room 0.004, OKW 86. Everybody is invited to join the presentations and discussions: Morning session (10am - 12pm): Katrin Hasenbein (internship)...