Satellite Image of the Month – March – Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil)
Rio Grande do Sul – Brazil, captured by the Sentinel-1A satellite on May 11, 2024, and June 4, 2024. The satellite image of the month March is the third part of our twelve-part visual journey. It concludes the thematic block “Acute hazards – visible from space”, which deals with natural hazards, their visible impacts and […]
High-Resolution Surface Classification with AI and Open Geospatial Data – Webinar Invitatio
(The webinar will be held in german)We invite you to our webinar, “High-Resolution Surface Classification with AI and Open Geospatial Data – Technology and Application Examples,” on March 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:45 AM. What it’s about: In the second part of our impervious surface series, we demonstrate how freely available true orthophotos can […]
Our contributions at the FOSSGIS Conference 2026
Photo: pantherstrix It’s almost that time again: From March 25 to 28, 2026, the FOSSGIS Conference will take place in Göttingen. For us, this community event is something very special: we’re looking forward to exciting presentations, inspiring discussions, and connecting with like-minded people. Of course, we’ll also be actively involved: with several contributions of our […]
Satellite image of the month – February – Lower Saxony (Germany)
Lower Saxony – Germany, recordedby the Sentinel-2B satellite on December 15, 2022 and January 09, 2024 The satellite image of the month February is the second part of our twelve-part visual journey. It continues the theme of “Acute hazards – visible from space”, dealing with natural hazards, their visible effects and the possibilities of satellite-based analysis. The image shows […]
Satellite Image of the month – January – Alberta (Canada)
World in Transition — Signs, Traces, Solutions. This year we invite you on a 12-part visual journey: from acute natural events to urban adaptation and on to long-term landscape change. Each image reveals not only a phenomenon but also the data techniques and analyses that make solutions possible — in the spirit of Earth. Data. Solutions. […]
Heat Stress Maps – Webinar-recording now online
Extreme heat is becoming an increasing challenge for cities and regions worldwide. In this webinar, we demonstrate how Earth observation (EO) and remote sensing data can be used to systematically assess heat-related risks. Participants will receive a concise overview of relevant data sources, remote sensing methods, and commonly used heat and heat stress indices. Using […]
Projektabschluss: Transformationspotenziale großflächiger Parkplätze
Das vom Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) initiierte Forschungsprojekt„Transformationspotenziale großflächiger Parkplätze für den nachhaltigen Stadtumbau“ist abgeschlossen und das Team trifft sich zum Nachklapp. Ziel war es, bislang wenig beachtete Parkplatzflächen systematisch zu erfassen und ihr Potenzial für eine nachhaltige Weiterentwicklung sichtbar zu machen – nicht durch pauschalen Stellplatzabbau, sondern durch qualitative Aufwertung in funktionaler, städtebaulicher […]
A Look Back on 2025
2025 has been a special year for us in many ways—not least because we are celebrating our 10th anniversary. Over this time, our team has grown considerably. Our group photo was taken in September during our retreat in Slenaken—on a playground. And that suits us well: play fosters creativity, collaboration, and well-being, all of which […]
Heat Stress Maps – Webinar Invitation
We are pleased to invite you to the online webinar “From EO Data to Heat Stress Maps: Using Satellite Data to Assess Heat Risks” on 15 January 2026, 10:00–10:45 CET. What the webinar is about Extreme heat is becoming an increasing challenge for cities and regions worldwide. In this webinar, we demonstrate how Earth observation (EO) and […]
Satellite Image of the month – December – Berry Islands (Bahamas)
Berry Islands – Bahamas, recorded by the Sentinel-2A satellite on August 1st, 2025 Our Satellite Image of the Month shows the Berry Islands, an island chain belonging to the Bahamas. The chain is located in the northwestern part of the country, specifically north of New Providence Island, which is home to the capital, Nassau. The […]