#Archaeologists Were Scanning Farmland—And Found 5,000-Year-Old Burial Mounds
The experts were already aware that the long barrows—elongated burial mounds common around 3000 B.C.E.—were present throughout Bohemia, but they simply couldn’t see them. Fortunately, a new study published in Archaeological Prospection has demonstrated how #remotesensing strategies can bring these once-hidden prehistorical burial monuments into view, even revealing settlement areas around sites.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a70498215/burial-mounds-famr/
Archaeologists Were Scanning Farmland—And Found 5,000-Year-Old Burial Mounds

The burial sites weren’t visible to the human eye, but a suite of technological tools found subtle differences in Czech farmland.

Popular Mechanics
Spatial Signals [podcast]
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https://americaview.podbean.com/ <-- shared podcast entry page
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https://americaview.substack.com/ <-- shared Spatial Signals Substack page
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[note that I am not associated with this podcast in any way, and this post should not be considered an endorsement]
“Spatial Signals is a podcast about remote sensing, GIS, and geospatial technologies - but more importantly, it’s a podcast about the people who use and apply them. This podcast is sponsored by AmericaView, the national remote sensing network dedicated to empowering Earth Observation…”
#SpatialSignals #AmericaView #Geospatial #RemoteSensing #GIS #spatial #mapping #GeoAI #OpenSource #podcast #remotesensing #earthobservation #spatialprofessionals #SMEs #socialmedia #GISgeeks #usecase #publicgood #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #model #modeling
@SpatialSignals | @Youngstown State University | @AmericaView

It is a common belief that higher elevations are naturally cooler. In pristine landscapes, this rule holds firm. But what about urban environments? Humanity moves vast amounts of matter and energy, sometimes fundamentally altering the thermodynamic parameters of our habitat.

🛰️ I correlated summer Land Surface Temperature (LST) data across Calgary’s neighborhoods with the Canadian Medium-Resolution Digital Elevation Model (MRDEM). The chart below illustrates the relationship between "Average Elevation" and "Average Surface Temperature" specifically for established residential communities. As observed, this relationship is notably weak, even though a slight cooling trend persists. Based on my data analysis, elevation above sea level is not a key factor in cooling the city.

#Calgary #OpenData #UrbanHeat #DataScience #ClimateAction #YYC #GreennesOfCalgary #ClimateEquity #EnvironmentalEquity #CityPlanning #RemoteSensing #RStats #Landsat #fossgis #DigitalElevationModel

🛰️🙌 Welcome to the team, Solveig! Solveig Blöcher will support Tobias Hank with analyzing hyperspectral #EnMAP data for the D2D project!

🔗 Learn more: https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/welcome-to-the-team-solveig-def4a004.html #research #science #remotesensing

Welcome to the team, Solveig!

Solveig Blöcher will support Tobias Hank's group with the D2D project.

New course at @[email protected]! Learn collecting ground truth with @[email protected], use #Ai assisted segmentation with a plugin by #TerraLab and the full #remotesensing workflow with the Semi-Automatic Classification plugin in #QGIS. 🔗 courses.gisopencourseware.org

New open course at @gisocw! Learn collecting ground truth in the field with @merginmaps, #AI-assisted #segmentation of ground truth polygons with the AI Segmentation plugin by #TerraLab and the full workflow from downloading #Sentinel-2 data, Random Forest classification & accuracy assessment using the Semi-Automatic Classification plugin in #QGIS.

🔗 https://courses.gisopencourseware.org/

#GIS #RemoteSensing #OSGeo #FOSS4G #MachineLearning

Extreme Coastal Flood [and SLR] Maps For Aotearoa New Zealand
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https://niwa.co.nz/hazards/coastal-hazards/extreme-coastal-flood-maps-aotearoa-new-zealand <-- shared Earth Sciences New Zealand entry page
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https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/8e3d7262cc9846968f0bfb86da0806f8 <-- NIWA sea level / coastal flooding web mapping tools
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https://niwa.co.nz/hazards/riskscape-software <-- shared NZ RiskScape software entry page
--https://niwa.co.nz/sites/default/files/Coastal%20flood%20mapping%20methodology%20report%20FINAL_0.pdf <-- shared 2023 #NIWA report, ‘Mapping New Zealand’s exposure to coastal flooding and sea-level rise’
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https://niwa.co.nz/hazards/coastal-storm-inundation <-- shared NIWA Coastal storm inundation page
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #NewZealand #spatialdata #opendata #water #hydrography #coast #coastal #flood #flooding #inundation #stormsurge #risk #hazard #forecasting #infrastructure #cost #damage #housing #climatechange #storm #extremeweather #tide #inundation #waves #sealevelrise #SLR #model #modeling #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #floodmap #remotesensing #LiDAR #SRTM #regional
@earth Sciences New Zealand | National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) | @Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao
‼️Job alert: We are looking for a Spectral Geologist to join our Geological Remote Sensing team at Viridien Satellite Mapping. Want to join Viridien, or know someone who fits the role? #geology #remotesensing #mineralexploration #exploration ⚒️🧪 cgg.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/viridi...

Spectral Geologist
Spectral Geologist

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges. Job Summary We are looking for an experienced and highly talented geologist who specialises in spectral geology to work on our integrated geology projects and perform geological interpretation using satellite remote-sensing datasets. The role involves creating and contributing high-quality data products and comprehensive reports, while collaborating closely with team members to ensure seamless integration of results across disciplines. The incumbent will also support the Geology team by taking on additional tasks as needed and will play a key part in business development by promoting our spectral geology services through client presentations and interactions. About the Team You will be part of the Satellite Mapping group, based in our Crawley office, within the Geological Remote Sensing team. The team delivers projects across the Environmental, Oil & Gas, and Minerals markets. Satellite Mapping offers a supportive, close-knit team environment with varied, fast-moving work that enables rapid learning, quick decision-making, and strong visibility for your contributions. With dedicated R&D and processing teams, supported by high-performance computing (HPC) resources, this role will enable the successful candidate to deliver spectral geology products efficiently at significant scale, handling large radar, multispectral and hyperspectral datasets, aiding the automation of repeatable workflows, and producing consistent outputs across multiple regions and project areas. Key Responsibilities You will apply strong spectral analysis expertise, grounded in geological understanding, to generate new insights for projects worldwide, from satellite remote sensing datasets. Create and contribute to high-quality geological interpretations and reports Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless integration of results. Contribute to business development by promoting our spectral geology services through presentations and client interactions When required, work on other tasks within the Satellite Mapping team as per business needs Qualifications: Required: MSc in Geology, Remote Sensing, or other related discipline Minimum 2-3 years professional experience in a relevant commercial role Robust understanding of spectral geology principles and workflows Demonstrated experience interpreting hyperspectral imagery and derived products Proficiency with industry standard Image processing packages Preferred: Structural geology knowledge/experience Understanding of mineral systems Experience in mineral exploration and/or mining geology Experience with Python, including batch processing UK Benefits Package: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Annual bonus scheme Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program Company pension with generous employer contribution Life Assurance 4x annual salary Employee Assistance Programme Group Income protection Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more! Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year Cycle purchase scheme On-site wellness facilities Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages Employee Referral Scheme Subsidised canteen Learning and Development At Viridien, we foster a culture of continuous learning and provide tailored training programs through our Learning Hub, designed to enhance technical, commercial, and personal growth. We Care About The Environment We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises. Our Hiring Process At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond. We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly. We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals. Create a brighter future for yourself while taking on some of the world’s most complex geoscience challenges. Ready to join our team? Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Planet Labs’ Iran freeze raises a bigger question: who controls the view from orbit when commercial imagery is restricted in a crisis? https://spacetech.industryexaminer.com/planet-iran-imagery-freeze-orbital-transparency/ #SpaceTech #SpacePolicy #RemoteSensing #TechNews