This seminar, led by Duccio Rocchini, provides an in-depth exploration of how remote sensing can enhance ecological research, focusing on the use of the imageRy R package for data analysis. Participants will gain practical skills in processing satellite imagery, mapping vegetation, assessing biodiversity, and integrating spatial data, equipping them to effectively incorporate remote sensing into their ecological studies. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers ECTS Equivalent points.

Topics Covered
Ecological Applications , Sensors and Satellites , Data Acquisition , Basics of Spectral Imaging , Spatial and Temporal Scales , R Setup and Installation , Package Overview , Data Structures , Basic Functions , Visualization Tools , Preprocessing Techniques , Radiometric Correction , Georeferencing , Image Enhancement , Cloud Removal , Vegetation Indices , Land Cover Classification , Biodiversity Metrics , Habitat Typing , Case Study Analysis , Time Series Analysis , Change Detection , Spatial Pattern Analysis , Trend Analysis , Applications in Ecology , Field Data Collection , Calibration Techniques , Validation Methods , Data Fusion , Cross-Validation , Introduction to Machine Learning , Supervised Learning Methods , Unsupervised Clustering , Image Classification Algorithms , Using imageRy for AI , Project Design , Data Management , Research Applications , Implementing Analyses , Publishing Findings