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.
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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
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General Course News and Updates
EAGLE Master Defense: Spatio-temporal Forest Structure Dynamics in Germany: A Synthesis of Remote Sensing Products
On May 20, 2025, Sunniva McKeever will present her Master thesis on " Spatio-temporal Forest Structure Dynamics in Germany: A Synthesis of Remote Sensing Products" at 12:00 in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. From the abstract: Germany’s forests have experienced...
News article: EAGLEs Use Drones for Innovative Conservation Efforts in Seychelles
The work by our interns Anna and Marlene was covered in Seychelles Newspaper. The articles covers how Anna and Marlene successfully utilized drone technology to monitor and assess wildlife and environmental health across the archipelago. Their efforts, supervised by...
Unlock the Power of Earth Observation: Join Our MSc Program to Understand and Protect Our Planet
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EAGLE Master Theses defense “Revealing Inconsistencies in Population Datasets in Refugee and IDP Camps”
On April 03, 2025, Lallu Nikerthil Prathapan will present her Master Thesis " Revealing Inconsistencies in Population Datasets in Refugee and IDP Camps " at 15:00 in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. From the abstract: Accurate population estimates are crucial for...
EAGLE MSc Students Present UAS-Based Snow Research at Zugspitze
EAGLE MSc students recently showcased their research findings on snow depth and its driving factors at the Schneefernerhaus Environmental Research Station on Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak. Their work, conducted under the supervision of PhD students Elio Rauth and...
EAGLE Students Marlene Bauer and Anna Bischof to Participate in ISRSE 2025
We are very pleased to share that two of our students, Marlene Bauer and Anna Bischof, will be actively contributing to the International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE) 2025 in the UK next week. As part of their involvement with talks and posters,...
course on Theory and Practice of UAS Operation and Methods
Last week our staff members Antonio Gomez Castaneda and Luisa Pflumm did an UAS course within out EAGLE M.Sc. program. The primary objective of this course is to prepare students — from having no prior experience — to safely operate drones for scientific applications....
Mastering Scientific Presentations: How EAGLE MSc Students Elevate Their Soft Skills
In the world of science, research is only as powerful as its communication. At the EAGLE MSc program, we recognize that technical expertise alone isn’t enough—soft skills like scientific writing, visual storytelling, and presentation skills are just as crucial. That’s...
EAGLE Master Defense “High Performance Computing for Earth Observation Time Series Analysis: A Case Study on Glacier Dynamics on the Antarctic Peninsula”
On February 28, 2025, Sarah Leibrock will present her internship on "High Performance Computing for Earth Observation Time Series Analysis: A Case Study on Glacier Dynamics on the Antarctic Peninsula" at 11:00 in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a.High Performance...
EAGLE course by Dr. Celia Baumhoer on Polar and Glacier Earth Observation
Our EAGLE students had this week the opportunity to attend an intensive course led by Dr. Celia Baumhoer, an expert in Earth observation of polar and glacier ecosystems. The course, which covered both the Antarctic and Arctic regions, as well as glaciers in the Alps,...