The Department of Geography presents Colloquium Speaker
Xiaolin Zhu, Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
(PhD from this Department in 2014, advised by Desheng Liu)
Title: Day and night monitoring of land surface dynamics from space
Abstract: Over the last fifty years, the Earth's land surface has undergone profound transformations driven by climate shifts and human interventions. The ability to closely and promptly observe these transformations holds the key to unraveling the intricate interplay between human activities and the environment, enabling the quest for sustainable management of our natural resources. Capitalizing on the advancements in satellite technology, we now possess the means to continuously monitor our planet from space, encompassing both daylight and nighttime hours. While satellite imagery with high spatial resolution has proven invaluable in capturing fine-scale land surface alterations, its effective utilization comes accompanied by a number of challenges. This seminar is dedicated to presenting innovative remote sensing methodologies designed to surmount these challenges. Through these novel approaches, we aim to enhance our comprehension of dynamic land surface changes and further empower our efforts towards a sustainable future.
