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
Radio Bavaria BR2 covered our activities at the Africa-Festival
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🎓 Congratulations to Sunniva McKeever on a Successful MSc Defense! 🌍🌲
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🚀 Hats Off to Janik Hoffmann for His Successful MSc Defense! 🛰📈
A big congratulations to Janik Hoffmann, who successfully defended his Master thesis today on the cutting-edge topic: “Deep Learning-driven SAR Image Super-Resolution.” Supervised by Prof. Dr. Tobias Ullmann and Dr. Wolfgang Koppe (Airbus Defence and Space GmbH),...
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Spatial R Packages Showcase by our EAGLE students
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EAGLE Master Defense: Deep Learning-driven SAR Image Super-Resolution
On May 20, 2025, Janik Hoffmann will present his Master thesis on Deep Learning-driven SAR Image Super-Resolution" at 13:00 in seminar room 3, John-Skilton-Str. 4a. From the abstract: Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is a microwave remote sensing system that is used for...
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
Are you passionate about understanding the planet's complex systems? Do you want to learn how to apply cutting-edge Earth Observation technologies to address some of the most pressing environmental and societal challenges of our time? If so, our EAGLE MSc in Applied...
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...