Geoscience & Remote Sensing
We want to understand the interaction between human activities, the Earth system and our living environment. We do this through the combination of observational data science and physical modelling.
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28 September 2023
Ruisdael Observatory maps atmosphere of the Netherlands
What was just a dream five years ago is now starting to become reality. Thanks to hundreds of sensors and several measurement towers, the Ruisdael Observatory continuously provides a clear picture of the atmosphere above the Netherlands. The oldest measurement tower in Cabauw has been in place for 50 years.
03 August 2023
Peter Teunissen awarded Fellow and Honorary Member of IUGG
Professor Teunissen of Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands, was elected Fellow and Honorary Member of the IUGG âfor his exceptional contributions and international leadership in the geodetic sciences, satellite positioning and navigation
25 April 2023
Philip Conroy (GRS) receives Frans Barends award
Philip Conroy (Geoscience and Remote Sensing) received the first Frans Barends award for early career researchers from the UNESCO Land Subsidence International Initiative (LASII).
23 January 2023
Paco Lopez Dekker: Bij NASA zijn ze jaloers op wat wij in Europa doen
In 2029 gaan twee Europese satellieten voor aardobservatie de ruimte in. Paco LĂłpez-Dekker is hoofdonderzoeker van de missie. LĂłpez-Dekker is aan de TU Delft hoofdonderzoeker van een satellietmissie die de Europese ruimtevaartorganisatie ESA afgelopen september selecteerde als de 10de Earth Explorer. Dat zijn missies met als doel te monitoren hoe processen op aarde veranderen door mensen. LĂłpez-Dekker is de eerste Nederlandse hoofdonderzoeker van een Earth Explorer. Samen met zijn team bedacht hij de Harmony-missie en nu begeleidt hij de ontwikkeling ervan.