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
M.Sc. idea presentation by Giovanni Matabishi
On Friday 26th of November at 10am Giovanni will present his M.Sc. idea on "Applying Artificial Light as a Focal Predictor to Model Bat Distribution in South Tyrol". His M.Sc. research is done in collaboration with EURAC research in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy. The...
MSc defense Diego Alarcon
Diego will present his M.Sc. thesis "Exploring the potential of remote sensing using machine learning to predict yields for table grape farms in Chile" on Friday, 10th of December at 9am. From the abstract: Table grape is among Chile most important crops, the country...
Internship and MSc idea presentation
On Friday 12th of November at 9am the following presentations will take place: Sofia Garcia:"Production of morphology data in African and Asian cities."Internship at DLR, supervisor: Henri Debray Annika Ludwig"Analysis of alpine grassland management dynamics based on...
MSc defense Malin Fischer
Malin Fischer will present her MSc thesis "Remote sensing and machine learning for irrigation mapping in complex landscapes: a case study in Mozambique" on Wednesday, 10th of November at 9 am. From her abstract: "Analyzing the spatio-temporal distribution of irrigated...
MSc idea, inno lab and internship
On Monday, 25th of October the following remote sensing presentation by our EAGLE students will take place: 9am MSc idea presentation by Nils Karges "Exploring spatial relationships of soundscape variables in urbanareas. " (supervisors: Hannes Taubenböck and Jürgen...
MSc thesis defense by Florian Baumgartner
Floran Baumgartner will present his M.Sc. thesis "The potential of Sentinel-2 time series for yield estimation of a perennial wild plant mix-ture using machine learning" on Friday 29th of October at 10am. From the abstract: "Monocultures are generally accompanied by...
MSc idea and InnoLab presentations
On Friday 15th of October at 10am we will have the following MSc idea and inno lab presentations: Nestor Gualsaqui - M.Sc. Thesis Idea: "Pre-crop emergence weed mapping using high satellite imagery"supervisor: Dr. Michael Thiel Yomna Eid - Innovation Lab:...
MSc defense by Frederic Schwarzenbacher
Frederic Schwarzenbacher will defend his M.Sc. thesis on Monday 6th at 3pm. The title is "Habitat suitability modeling for Desert Locust in the Awash River basin: Estimation of the breeding probability based on remote sensing, climatology and environment data" and...
MSc idea and internship presentations
Next Monday, Sept. 20th, at 9:30am the following EAGLE students will present thier MSc. thesis idea or internship: Sofia Garcia:“Estimating socioeconomic variables in Bolivia using satellite-based NTL and electricity consumption data”(Thesis idea, supervisors Hannes...
MSc defense by Belen Villacis
Belen will defend her M.Sc. thesis “Spatio-temporal patterns of urban expansion among main biomes in Ecuador using LULC data from 1990-2018” on Wednesday 8th of September, 2pm. From the abstract: "Over the past decades, the world has experienced an accelerated...