Department of Geography

Earth Observation & Surveying

Surveying in Mongolia Drones 3D modelling Surveying
topographic research with topographic and photogrammetric instruments
remote sensing with satellite images and aerial photographs
hydrography with real-time positioning, UAVs, computational geometry,...
RESEARCH UNIT

Earth Observation & Surveying

"Earth Observation & Surveying" focuses on collecting terrestrial data using a wide range of topographic and photogrammetric devices, remote sensing and photogrammetry, bathymetry,...

The research unit Earth Observation & Surveying conducts research using modern methods and the development of innovative technologies in multidisciplinary projects in cartography and GIS.

RESEARCHERS

Team

The Earth Observation & Surveying team is led by Professors De Wulf and Van de Voorde. Together, they manage a professional and closely collaborating team of researchers, PhD students and staff, each with their own expertise and know-how.

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Biography


Prof. dr. Alain De Wulf

surveying
3D laser scanning
Biography

Prof. dr. Tim Van de Voorde

earth observation
remote sensing image classification

In the spotlight

Academic
output

The Earth Observation & Surveying research unit produces numerous publications in major scientific journals and delivers several PhDs every year.

Furthermore, the team collaborates on several national and international projects that are highly regarded in academia.

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View a selection of ongoing and completed projects within the research unit.
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All official publications (articles, PhDs, books,...) of the research unit can be found on UGent Biblio.
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