Earth observation and technology theme
We use Earth observations from ground, aircraft and space, together with computer models, to monitor local, regional and global changes in the environment to improve our understanding of the Earth system. Specifically, advanced techniques of space geodesy, digital topography, multispectral imagery and geochronology are being developed for quantifying processes operating at or near the Earth's surface. We are also concerned with data quality and improving the usability of geographical information systems.
Examples of current research topics
- Advanced InSAR techniques
- InSAR Meteorology
- Landslide Detection and Monitoring
- Space Geodesy and Earthquake Cycle
- Space Geodesy and Carbon Cycle
- Yellow River Delta: Fluid Extraction and Sediment Compaction
- Laser Scanning and Stone Decay
Theme members
Based in the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences (GES):
Paul Bishop, Roderick Brown, Seamus Coveney, Jane Drummond, Anne Dunlop, David Forrest, Jim Hansom, Trevor Hoey, Daniel Koehn, Martin Lee, Zhenhong Li, Cristina Persano, Rhian Thomas, Susan Waldron.
Based at the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Center (SUERC):
Stewart Freeman, David Sanderson, Fin Stuart
Current postgraduate students
Wanpeng Feng, Peng Liu, Haval A. Sadeq, Robin Seet, Andrew Singleton, Zhiwei Zhou
Facilities and resources
- GPS: Leica System 500, Leica GPS1200, Leica SmartNet
- Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS)
- Remote Sensing software: SOCET SET; PhotoModeller; ArcGIS 10.1; MapInfo; ERDAS ER Mapper; ERDAS Imagine; ENVI/IDL