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Urban Atlas: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Urban Atlas is an EU Copernicus program that provides inter-comparable, high-resolution land use and land cover data for cities across Europe. The data used in these maps was collected between 2017 and 2019, revised in July, 2021. The goal of this project was to better understand the land use of Rotterdam. It's amazing how accessible parks are for a city with such a dense urban fabric.

Average Tempurature by Month: Colorado High Country

The gif to the right shows the average temperature in Colorado's high country between 1970 and 2000. High Country is the general term for the mountainous part of Colorado, USA. The study area below is especially popular for hiking, mountain biking and skiing. The goal of this project was to see the change in temperature from month to month. There is a notable difference between the mountains and the flat urban area seen on the far right elbow.

Remote Sensing: Colorado High Country

The Colorado front range contains both urban and less developed areas. Remote sensing helps clarify the different areas at scale. NDVI is a classic method to understand the amount of plant life. Lakes are particularly visible within the study area using NDVI. The Rocky Mountains are covered in forests, making distinguishing the greenery from lawns and forests slightly challenging. The false color image really makes the green spaces on the Front Range pop.

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NDVI

Cloudiness in the Baltic Sea Region

A key use case for remote sensing data is to assist in planning our energy future. Solar panels are a popular alternative for energy, but does it make sense to install them everywhere? The Baltic Sea Region is especially cloudy for half the year and investors want to know if solar panels are worth the investment. The first step to answering this question is to better understand cloud patterns and the potential radiation available throughout the year. Below is a map starting to build this foundational understanding. CMSAF's R Toolbox was used to develop this map.

Driving Across Estonia

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