[SDI-Africa] FW: Studentships and University collaboration:Time-series analysis of hyper-temporal satellite data

[Craig von Hagen]

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Studentships and University collaboration: Time-series analysis of
hyper-temporal satellite data to identify patterns, trends and changes in
earth surface properties. 

Meraka Institute (CSIR), Remote Sensing Research Unit (RSRU)

The objective of the Meraka Institute is to facilitate national economic and
social development through human capital development and needs-based
research and innovation, leading to products and services based on
Information and Communication Technology. 
The mission of the RSRU is to conduct basic and applied remote sensing
research for the advancement of scientific knowledge about the environment.
Satellite Remote Sensing (RS) (also referred to as Earth Observation) is the
most effective way to measure and characterise the properties of the earth
surface. The RSRU works closely with the CSIR, Natural Resources and
Environment (NRE) and Satellite Application Centre (SAC). 

We are undertaking research into the time-series analysis of hyper-temporal
(daily to 10-daily) satellite data. Our objective is to develop methods for
near-real time change detection and trend analysis on 20 years of 1km AVHRR
and 7 years of 500m MODIS data in order to identify land use / land cover
change. The research will analyses a time-series of remote sensing data (
e.g. seasonal vegetation greenness) to characterise patterns, trends and
changes in earth surface properties. Areas of potential change will then be
assessed using higher resolution data, e.g. SPOT 5 and SA's own
SumbandilaSat. 

A background in the Natural Sciences is required, while experience in Remote
Sensing is essential.

The Meraka RSRU is firstly seeking collaboration from university lecturers
who are prepared to (co-) supervise PhD and MSc students on this topic.
Interested students are encouraged to communicate with potential supervisors
at universities and not to contact the Meraka Institute directly. 

Studentships: MSc R120k (2 years), PhD R150k (3 years).


Interested university faculty can contact:
Dr. Konrad Wessels, kwessels at csir.co.za, 012 841 3100




Konrad Wessels (PhD)
Group Leader
Remote Sensing Research Unit

Meraka CSIR (bldg 43)
P.O. Box 395
Pretoria
0001
South Africa
(work) +27 12 8413100
(fax) +27 12 8414720



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