The international M.Sc. program EAGLE Applied Earth Observation and Geoanalysis of the Living Environment Remote Sensing and GIS

The international M.Sc. program EAGLE

Applied Earth Observation and Geoanalysis of the Living Environment

is a M.Sc. program dedicated to applied remote sensing for environmental

research.

EAGLE lectures, seminars, and practicals provide in depth methodological

knowledge and practical skills, and additionally provide a comprehensive

overview of the range of remote sensing applications. The potential of Earth

Observation data analyses for research on and management of forest-,

agro-, or

coastal ecosystems or the urban sphere – to name only a few examples –

will be

illuminated. Please browse through our courses in order to get a good

overview

of content and aims.

Application for the upcoming winter term are accepted until May 15th.

More details on the application process at

http://www.eagle-science.org/apply

EAGLE is an international English language M.Sc. program offered at the

University of Würzburg, Germany. It is focusing on Applied Earth Observation

and Geoanalysis of the environment. The goal of EAGLE is to strengthen the

practical use of applied Earth Observation in research, planning, and

decision

making, and to unlock the full potential of remote sensing data analyses

in your

desired field of application.

http://eagle-science.org

EAGLE students are subsequently encouraged to further develop and deepen

their

knowledge and skills tailored to their personal interests during

internships and

innovation laboratories at international partner institutions of the EAGLE

network

The EAGLE study program is a joint initiative of the Institute of

Geography and

Geology at the University of Würzburg, led by the Department of Remote

Sensing in collaboration with the Earth Observation Center at the German

Aerospace Center (DLR-EOC). The courses are taught in English by a team of

internationally recognized researchers from diverse backgrounds.

The accredited (120 ECTS) University degree is open for students from a

variety

of disciplines such as geography, geology, hydrology, ecology, biology, and

other fields in environmental sciences and studies.

for more details please visit: http://www.eagle-science.org

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Radar Sensors in Remote Sensing

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Optical Sensors in Remote Sensing

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Geometric Correction

When satellite or aerial images are captured, they often contain distortions (errors in shape, scale, or position) caused by many factors — like Earth's curvature, satellite motion, terrain height (relief), or the Earth's rotation . These distortions make the image not properly aligned with real-world coordinates (latitude and longitude). 👉 Geometric correction is the process of removing these distortions so that every pixel in the image correctly represents its location on the Earth's surface. After geometric correction, the image becomes geographically referenced and can be used with maps and GIS data. Types 1. Systematic Correction Systematic errors are predictable and can be modeled mathematically. They occur due to the geometry and movement of the satellite sensor or the Earth. Common systematic distortions: Scan skew – due to the motion of the sensor as it scans the Earth. Mirror velocity variation – scanning mirror moves at a va...

Thermal Sensors in Remote Sensing

Thermal sensors are remote sensing instruments that detect naturally emitted thermal infrared (TIR) radiation from the Earth's surface. Unlike optical sensors (which detect reflected sunlight), thermal sensors measure heat energy emitted by objects because of their temperature. They work mainly in the Thermal Infrared region (8–14 µm) of the electromagnetic spectrum. 1. Thermal Infrared Radiation All objects above 0 Kelvin (absolute zero) emit electromagnetic radiation. This is explained by Planck's Radiation Law . For Earth's surface temperature range (about 250–330 K), the peak emitted radiation occurs in the 8–14 µm thermal window . Thus, thermal sensors detect emitted energy , not reflected sunlight. 2. Emissivity Emissivity is the efficiency with which a material emits thermal radiation. Values range from 0 to 1 : Water, vegetation → high emissivity (0.95–0.99) Bare soil → medium (0.85–0.95) Metals → low (0.1–0.3) E...

LiDAR in Remote Sensing

LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is an active remote sensing technology that uses laser pulses to measure distances to the Earth's surface and create high-resolution 3D maps . LiDAR sensors emit short pulses of laser light (usually in the near-infrared range) and measure the time it takes for the pulse to return after hitting an object. Because LiDAR measures distance very precisely, it is excellent for mapping: terrain vegetation height buildings forests coastlines flood plains ✅ 1. Active Sensor LiDAR sends its own laser energy, unlike passive sensors that rely on sunlight. ✅ 2. Laser Pulse LiDAR emits thousands of pulses per second (even millions). Wavelengths commonly used: Near-Infrared (NIR) → land and vegetation mapping Green (532 nm) → water/ bathymetry (penetrates shallow water) ✅ 3. Time of Flight (TOF) The sensor measures the time taken for the laser to travel: from the sensor → to the sur...

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