Optical remote sensing of terrestrial surfaces
17 September 1997 - 17 September 1997
Finland
A workshop on optical remote sensing of terrestrial surfaces, focusing on new sensors, advanced algorithms and opportunities for novel applications, will be held in Tuusula, Finland, from 17 to 19 September 1997. The workshop is supported by the European Commission (DG XII).
The aim of the workshop is to bring together scientists, decision-makers, space agencies, representatives of the aerospace industry and end-users of remote sensing data to expose this diverse public to the latest achievements in selected fields (state-of-the-art) as well as to discuss prospective developments in this sector. Participants will have a chance to get acquainted with the latest scientific research results, to discuss the genuine advantages and intrinsic limitations of remote sensing techniques, to get information on the current plans for future earth observation instruments, and to debate the priorities that should guide future R&D activities, especially in Europe.
To focus the discussion and provide concrete examples, a few thematic topics have been identified, namely: land cover distributions and changes, natural hazards, land surface processes and their representation in global models, and the water cycle. Invited speakers will discuss the state-of-the-art in each of these major areas, focusing on the role, prospects and limitations associated with the use of remote sensing data in specific applications. They will also indicate how the data generated by future satellite sensors, together with improved or new algorithms, are expected to provide enhanced capabilities to address economic and environmental challenges.
For further information, please contact:
ENAMORS/Finnish Geodetic Institute
Geodeetinrinne 2 (Box 15)
SF-02431 Masala
Tel. +358-9-295550; Fax +358-9-29555200
E-mail: ENAMORS@fgi.fi
URL: http://www.ceo.org/enamors/enamors_conf.html(opens in new window)
The aim of the workshop is to bring together scientists, decision-makers, space agencies, representatives of the aerospace industry and end-users of remote sensing data to expose this diverse public to the latest achievements in selected fields (state-of-the-art) as well as to discuss prospective developments in this sector. Participants will have a chance to get acquainted with the latest scientific research results, to discuss the genuine advantages and intrinsic limitations of remote sensing techniques, to get information on the current plans for future earth observation instruments, and to debate the priorities that should guide future R&D activities, especially in Europe.
To focus the discussion and provide concrete examples, a few thematic topics have been identified, namely: land cover distributions and changes, natural hazards, land surface processes and their representation in global models, and the water cycle. Invited speakers will discuss the state-of-the-art in each of these major areas, focusing on the role, prospects and limitations associated with the use of remote sensing data in specific applications. They will also indicate how the data generated by future satellite sensors, together with improved or new algorithms, are expected to provide enhanced capabilities to address economic and environmental challenges.
For further information, please contact:
ENAMORS/Finnish Geodetic Institute
Geodeetinrinne 2 (Box 15)
SF-02431 Masala
Tel. +358-9-295550; Fax +358-9-29555200
E-mail: ENAMORS@fgi.fi
URL: http://www.ceo.org/enamors/enamors_conf.html(opens in new window)