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In this course, we will take you on a virtual journey covering different Earth observation tools. In the course modules, we cover the most essential measurement tools for solid Earth, the atmosphere, and the biosphere. Our experts will give you first-hand insights why, where, and how those techniques are applied and they will show you how sensors work in space, on aircrafts, and on the ground.
You will be given insights on how you can use data from various sensors to better understand our living planet and how it changes. Together with your fellow learners all over the world, you will conduct joined experiments that demonstrate, how easy it is to sense the Earth’s environment. On top of that, world-renowned experts will be interviewed - telling you why they think it is so important that we study our planet.
Join us and let’s sense planet Earth together!
NOTE: This online course content has been updated in 2022.
Syllabus
- How we measure solid earth, atmosphere and biosphere
- How to judge the quality and reliability of earth observations
- How to compare measurement tools
- How we apply earth observations to better understand our planet
Instructors
Karine Le Bail
Senior Researcher
Chalmers University of Technology
Thomas Hobiger
Prof.
University of Stuttgart
Bo Galle
Professor Emeritus
Chalmers University of Technology
Rüdiger Haas
Professor
Chalmers University of Technology
Donal Murtagh
Professor Emeritus
Chalmers University of Technology
Johan Mellqvist
Professor
Chalmers University of Technology
Peter Forkman
Vice Head of Department for Undergraduate Education and Senior Research Engineer
Chalmers University of Technology
Maciej Soja
Researcher
Wageningen University & Research
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