Join AnaEE's hybrid Data, Modelling and Technology Workshop - May 13-15th 2025

Online session Tuesday May 13
11:30-15.30 (CEST) 

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Vegetation monitoring with remote sensing and radiative tranfer models

This presentation explores hybrid approaches that integrate spectral data from remote sensing with radiative transfer models (RTMs) like PROSAIL, and machine learning algorithms. These models enable precise retrieval of plant traits in agricultural crops and natural forests, outperforming traditional vegetation indices. We will cover the fundamentals of these models and their applications in precision agriculture, crop management detection, gross primary productivity estimation, and fungus outbreak detection.

HAIP BlackBird V2 Shaping the Future of UAV-based Hyperspectral Imaging

The BlackBird V2 camera from HAIP Solutions combines hyperspectral and RGB imaging in a 2-in-1 device, designed for DJI Matrice 300/350 RTK drones. This innovative system allows for precise remote analysis of surfaces by capturing detailed reflectance spectra from above. 
In this talk, we will explore the latest advancements in the technology and discuss its applications across various fields.

12:30-13:00
Federico Carotenuto

Remote sensing for ecosystems. From cities to fields across scales and platforms

Remote sensing allows to gather information about ecosystems without having to sample in situ. Satellites, aircraft and UAV carrying different payloads can detect surface spectral signatures, surface temperature, surface structure and even fluorescence from photosynthetic processes. All of this information can be related to surface characteristics such as plant traits, health status and the type of manmade materials existing in an urban ecosystem. The modelling of such relationship can leverage many machine learning approaches given the great amount of information provided by hyperspectral sensors and high spatial resolution of various airborne and spaceborne platforms. Finally, the great power of remote sensing lies in the possibility of upscaling scattered ground measures both in time and space thanks to the repeated coverage of the Earth's surface by many different satellites. The aim of this talk is to introduce the capabilities of remote sensing in the monitoring of multiple ecosystems with multiple examples and to highlight the connection of remotely sensed data with modelling approaches including machine learning. 

Simulating a drier and warmer climate in Mediterranean forests in the long-term: finding a balance between technical choices, institutional support, scientific questioning and environmentalrisks in natura.

Long-term experimental research in natura simulating future climate change is necessary to anticipate whether forests will acclimate to rapid modifications in the abiotic pressures, for how long and the negative impacts on forest services (e.g. biodiversity, carbon uptake). Setting-up adequate systems for tens of years to simulate future climate scenarios remains however a challenge where a balance is required between technical choices, institutional support, scientific questioning and environmental risks in natura and some scientific concessions have to be made.

Enhancing experimental site data base with remote sensing data from Sentinel 2

A workflow has been set up on AnaEE-France's long-term experiments to systematically collect Sentinel 2 remote sensing data on all experimental entities. The chain is parameterized by a GIS file (shapefile) giving the boundaries  of all the spatial entities of the experimental set-up (having a surface greater than 40x40 m). The workflow will search for data on data centers (Theia in France or Corpernicus) by downloading L2 images that are already atmospherically corrected and spatially registered. A filter on usable data (cloud-free) is applied and vegetation indices are calculated, including biophysical variables such as LAI, fAPAR and Fcover. Data are aggregated at the scale of each spatial entity to capture temporal dynamics, and spatial vignettes are created at each date to appreciate spatial variability across the site. Such data are useful for validating satellite products and enriching experimental site databases with frequent observations of leaf development.

Online session Wednesday May 14
14:00-16:00 (CEST)

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14:00-16:00
Biljana Đorđević
AnaEE Scientific Officer

Ogheneyoma Olisah
AnaEE Liaison Officer &
EU Proj. Manager

Discussions on participaton to HE calls - join by clicking here

This 2-hour interactive session will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to key opportunities under Horizon Europe Cluster 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment) and explore in detail several INFRADEV and INFRA-SERV funding topics. The session will highlight strategic priorities, proposal requirements, and best practices for successful participation. Attendees will gain practical insights into preparing competitive proposals, forming strong consortia, and aligning project ideas with EU policy objectives.

Ideal for researchers, project managers, and stakeholders looking to engage in cutting-edge European research infrastructure projects.

Online sessions Thursday May 15
9:30-10:30 & 11-12.00 (CEST)

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Communicate Science with Purpose - join by clicking here

Join us for a one hour interactive webinar where Tania Jenkins, an evolutionary ecologist turned science communicator and founder of Cosie  will share with the AnaEE community, why science communication matters and how you can implement public outreach in your research.

She will be joined by AnaEE’s Communications Officer Amanda Ölander who will  demonstrate how AnaEE-ERIC can amplify your research visibility, while exploring ways to collaborate for greater collective scientific outreach.