Abstract: The application of synthetic aperture radar for the detection and mapping of small-scale mining in Ghana
GRSG Conference 2020 Presentation Title: The application of synthetic aperture radar for the detection and mapping of small-scale mining in Ghana Author: Gabrielle Denner Artisanal and small-scale mining (SSM) is a cause of major environmental concern in developing countries. In Ghana, SSM is a mixture of legal and illegal operations where illegal mining is referred to as “galamsey”. Earth [...]
Abstract: Remote Sensing Methods applied for Geothermal Exploration in North Ghoubbet, Djibouti
GRSG Conference 2020 Presentation Title: Remote Sensing Methods applied for Geothermal Exploration in North Ghoubbet, Djibouti Author: Alina Ermertz The exploration of geothermal sites includes complex studies of geological, geochemical and geophysical conditions and is a very time- and cost-consuming process. The application of remote sensing data is a major advantage for such reconnaissance studies, as wide-ranging information can [...]
Abstract: Ground deformation over Fukushima
GRSG Conference 2020 Presentation Title: Ground deformation over Fukushima – an InSAR case study Author: Jack Bestard The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, Japan, underwent a series of sequential meltdowns in 2011 related to the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami of the same year – causing the world’s second ‘Level 7’ nuclear event after Chernobyl. Japan and the Tokyo [...]
Abstract: Awesome Earth Observation Code
GRSG Conference 2020 Presentation Title: Awesome Earth Observation Code Author: Andrew Cutts Awesome Earth Observation Code is a free and open github repository containing over 450 Earth Observation coding based links. With more satellites delivering an increasingly diverse range a datasets more projects and ideas are being generated. Awesome Earth Observation code seeks to share and grow a list [...]
Dr. Andy Hart Chosen to give Geological Society Lecture
Dr. Andy Hart Chosen to give Geological Society Lecture Date & Time: Thursday, 3 December 2020, 18:00 – 19:00 GMT Dr Andrew Hart, Chief Engineering Geologist and Geomorphologist for the UK's Atkins’ Ground Engineering practice and Membership Secretary for the Geological Remote Sensing Group (GRSG), has been asked by the Geological Society of London to deliver their December Public [...]
Cristina Vrinceanu
GRSG Committee Profile Cristina Vrinceanu Cristina is a geographer who began her career in 2014, practicing land surveying and as an intern for OMV Petrom in their Operations and Wellsite Geology department. She has worked for 5 years as a GIS Specialist at Romanian ITC company, Teamnet International, where she was involved in [...]