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12 Feb 2009 |
Open day: GIMA at Master Evening
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| GIMA will be present at Utrecht University’s Master Evening on February 12, 2009. Everyone interested in studying GIMA is invited to come.
During the master evening GIMA’s former Programme Director,... more |
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25 Feb 2009 |
Graduation: Ecohydrology in water-limited environments using quantitative remote sensing – the Heihe River basin (China) case
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| A methodology for large scale quantitative assessment of the eco-environmental changes in arid area.
The study integrated remote sensing method with ecohydrology to quantifying the relationship... more |
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25 Mar 2009 |
Colloquium: Movement behaviour Patterns of tourists in the Grebbelinie Area
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| By Hanneke van Giffen more |
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Colloquium: Analyzing wildfires and wildfire ignition types in Southern Africa using the L3JRC burned area product
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| By Frank Salet more |
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26 Mar 2009 |
Colloquium: Web-based access to ecological data, Assessing and inventorying possibilities to access, process and visualize ecological data by using web-based applications
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| By Sidney GijzenAbstractEcological data is collected to understand ecosystems and related phenomena onseveral spatial scales. The gained knowledge is used to predict ecological processes,which are... more |
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3 Apr 2009 |
Colloquium: Uncertainty Analysis of Terrestrial Nitrous-Oxide Emissions in Europe calculated with the INTEGRATOR Model
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| By Truong Ngoc Phuong Abstract:The INTEGRATOR model (Integrated Nitrogen Tool across Europe for GReen House Gas and Ammonia Targeted to Operational Responses) is the integrated, GIS-based, simple... more |
8 Apr 2009
9 Apr 2009 |
Course: New views in participatory spatial planning - Geo-visualisations: Technical possibilities and practical applications
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| The course New views in participatory spatial planning - Geo-visualisations: Technical possibilities and practical applications will be organised from 8 - 9 April 2009.
Spatial planning and geo-ICT... more |
16 Apr 2009
22 Apr 2009 |
Course: PEER - METIER Course 7 (Environmental Scenario Analysis)
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The PEER initiative is hosting a series of seven graduate training courses for early stage researchers (PHD candidates) addressing cutting-edge methods of interdisciplinary environmental research... more |
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17 Apr 2009 |
Open day: Open Day Master Geo-Information Science
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| Interested in the Master Geo-Information Science? Come and visit our campus on Friday 17th April 2009 where you will learn more about our 30 MSc programmes. From 15.00hrs until 18.00hrs, students and... more |
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23 Apr 2009 |
Colloquium: Extracting Nature Areas using Object-oriented Analysis
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| By Lalitya NarieswariAbstract A so called non-intervention management scheme has been adopted in a large part of the nature area National Park Veluwezoom near Rheden in the Netherlands. This means... more |
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24 Apr 2009 |
Colloquium: Accuracy of mean annual N2O emission estimates from agricultural and natural area in EU 27 using stratified random sampling method
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| By Haolu Shang Abstsract Nitrous-oxide is one of the greenhouse gases, which attracts a lot attention in 21st century. There is much research on the N2O emission for agricultural and natural area at... more |
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28 Apr 2009 |
Colloquium: Habitat modeling as a predictive tool in human-wildlife conflicts (Brown bear (Ursus arctos) and free ranging cattle in central Sweden)
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| By Sam Steyaert Abstract Livestock depredation is a fundamental aspect altering human’s perception of large carnivores and in the past has contributed to justify large carnivore eradication... more |
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13 May 2009 |
Info evening: GIMA extra info evening
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| GIMA organizes the very last extra information evening about GIMA before the start of the new academic year. This is the last chance for prospective students to receive more information about GIMA... more |
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26 May 2009 |
Colloquium: Geo-visualization of North Sea plaice fisheries: A study in usability and stakeholder comprehension
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| By Colin GoldSummaryIn the North Sea today, there exists a major problem related to management of plaice resources. Recently, plaice habitat has shifted North, while the fishing industry has largely... more |
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31 May 2009 |
Contest: Entry deadline - Share Your Virtual Earth Contest
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| Participate in the 'Share Your Virtual Earth Contest' prior to the Geo Youth Capital. Microsoft NL and the VU organize this contest to show that beyond a simple map, Virtual Earth can be used to... more |
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4 Jun 2009 |
Colloquium: Computing Sky View Factors from geo-data using a GIS
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| By Joseph Steenbergen SummaryMeteo Consult is involved in a project called “Prevention of slippery roads based on local meteorological, thermal mapping and GPS data”. The aim of this project is to... more |
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Colloquium: Validating the use of the Isovist tool as a means to assess landscape openness in the Netherlands
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| By Niels van Rijn more |
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19 Jun 2009 |
Symposium: Geo Youth Capital
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| Visualising, analysing and solving real world problems by means of geographic data and geo-ict means. That is in short what professionals in the geo-information workfield do. Good news for you,... more |
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2 Jul 2009 |
Colloquium: Developing Multi Sourced Spatial Data Integration Framework
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| By Azlim Khan Abdul Raof KhanAbstract: In the era of information, the demand for spatial data is growing to manage the complex environment in the world. Spatial data are needed for effective decision... more |
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Colloquium: Soil spectroscopy as a tool to assess organic carbon, iron oxides and clay content in the Subtropical Thicket Biome of Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
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| By Marco Nocita Abstract In the subtropical thicket biome of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, heavy browsing by goats, which remove shrub biomass more rapidly than it is replaced,... more |
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Colloquium: Monitoring mining rehabilitation development according to methods derived from imaging spectroscopy. Case study of Sotiel-Migollas, Southern Spain
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| By Lily Paniagua AlfaroAbstract The Sotiel Migollas mine complex is part of the Iberian Pyrite Belt region in Southern Spain. This area has been used for mining since Roman times. More recently, the... more |
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Colloquium: Estimation of N content of natural vegetation using hyperspectral RS data
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| By Junwei ZhangAbstractThe position of the inflexion point in the red edge region (680-780nm) of the spectral reflectance signature, termed the red edge position (REP), is affected by biochemical and... more |
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Colloquium: Quantitative analysis of VNIR spectroscopy based soil property prediction models: Finding causes of poor model robustness
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| By Annemarie van Groenestijn SummaryA new routine is needed that facilitates accurate, rapid en relatively inexpensive soil property monitoring at a large scale. VNIR based soil property modelling is... more |
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16 Jul 2009 |
Colloquium: Assessing the ability of using multi-angular CHRIS-PROBA data for estimating snow cover and snow properties in an Alpine area
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| By Jan Martijn Roetman Abstract Snow is an important aspect of hydrologic and climatic cycle. Mapping of snow cover and snow properties with use of remote sensing is useful for monitoring snow and... more |
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4 Sep 2009 |
Colloquium: Monitoring vegetation structure in a river floodplain ecosystem using multi-angular CHRIS-PROBA data
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| By Erika Romijn Abstract To safeguard rivers from flooding, river floodplains in the Netherlands have been enlarged to accommodate the water discharge. Many floodplains however are also developed... more |
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Colloquium: Possibilities of hyperspectral remote sensing for monitoring the structure and functioning of habitat types in heathland ecosystems
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| By Marleen Vermeulen Abstract Heathland ecosystems are very dynamic and complex systems of great ecological and aesthetic value. Because of this, many European heathlands are part of the Natura... more |
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Colloquium: Accuracy Of Global Mean Temperature Estimates From Design Based Sampling
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| By Hans Roelofsen Abstract A design based approach to estimate global mean temperature and temporal differences in global mean temperature was developed, as an alternative to to existing datasets... more |
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30 Sep 2009 |
Graduation: The Influence of Vegetation on the Spectroscopic Estimation of Soil Properties
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| On September 30, 2009, Harm Bartholomeus will defend his thesis in the Aula of Wageningen University at 13:30 hrs. Harm wrote his thesis on the subject of 'The Influence of Vegetation on the... more |
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Seminar: Soils in Spectroscopy, Spectroscopy in Soils
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| On Wednesday September 30, 2009, a Seminar on Current Developments of Spectroscopy in Soil Science will be organised precede the PhD thesis defense of Harm Bartholomeus. In this seminar the... more |
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1 Oct 2009 |
Info evening: GIMA
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| GIMA organizes the first information evening about GIMA at the start of this new academic year. Professionals and students will receive more information about the contents of GIMA.
The programme... more |
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21 Oct 2009 |
Graduation: Dhr.ir. J.M.M. (Jeroen) Neuvel: “Geographical Dimensions of Risk Management. The contribution of spatial planning and Geo-ICT to risk reduction”
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| Geographical information systems can offer insights into the possibilities for emergency response and the possibilities for self help during a disaster, such as a flooding or explosions. Based on... more |
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29 Oct 2009 |
Graduation: Environment, malaria and mosquito control – Integrated management of malaria mosquito larvae in different settings of western Kenya
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| On October 29, 2009, Susan Imbahale will defend her thesis in the Aula of Wageningen University at 11:00 hrs. Susan wrote her thesis on the subject of 'Environment, malaria and mosquito control –... more |
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Colloquium: Assessment of vegetation degradation status by trend analysis of time series and RS phenology of MODIS enhanced vegetation index data in the South African subtropical thicket biome
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| By Marian Vittek Abstract Subtropical thicket in South Africa comprises a unique biome due its notable species composition and the significant carbon storage under arid conditions. However,... more |
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Colloquium: Human influence on the spatial pattern of fire regime in the South African Savannah
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| By Lorena Hojas Abstract Fire is a natural factor in the savanna biome, whereby temporal and spatial occurrence is largely shaped by the climatic conditions. However, in the African savannas it is... more |
4 Nov 2009
6 Nov 2009 |
Conference: METIER Final Conference
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| METIER Final Conference“Climate – Water – Biodiversity – Land Use:Young Scientists Tackling Complex Environmental Challenges”Brussels, 4 – 6 November 2009Target group: All (esp. young) scientists and... more |
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6 Nov 2009 |
Seminar: Seminar on Land Use / Land Cover Changes
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| Precending to the thesis defence of Sander Mucher: Geo-spatial modelling and monitoring of European landscapes and habitats using remote sensing and field surveys, on the 6th of November, there is... more |
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Graduation: Geo-spatial modelling and monitoring of European landscapes and habitats using remote sensing and field surveys
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| On Novermer 6, 2009, Sander Mücher will defend his thesis in the Aula of Wageningen University at 13:30 hrs. Sander wrote his thesis on the subject of 'Geo-spatial modelling and monitoring of... more |
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14 Dec 2009 |
Inaugural lecture: Species from Space - Remote Reflections on Pixels, Processes, and Policy
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| Michael Schaepman, former Professor Remote Sensing at the Laboratory of Geo-Information Science and Remote Sensing of Wageningen University, who recently moved to the Faculty of Science of the... more |