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Terrestrial Laser Scaning of Forests with Prof. Kim Calders

LiDAR / Point Clouds / 3D & 4D monitoring of vegetation structure / Academia & Passion...

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By Nazerke

Prof. Kim Calders specializes in Earth Observation and Terrestrial Ecology at Ghent University in Belgium. His research interests include terrestrial and UAV-based LiDAR, the measurement and modeling of full 3D vegetation structure, its relation to airborne or spaceborne remote sensing signals, and radiative transfer modeling. 

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00:27 – Intro
01:10 – Terrestrial laser scanning: laser/LiDAR, active vs. passive remote sensing & point clouds
04:36 – How 3D laser measurements are revolutionizing forest studies
06:41 – Demonstration of LiDAR technology (see YouTube video)
07:35 – Ongoing research and global collaborations
10:19 – Discussion on 4D monitoring of vegetation structure (StrucNet)
14:23 – StrucNet: Possible implementations and future directions
18:17 – Is Space Twin linked to astronomy?
20:36 – Skills required in terrestrial research e.g. data mining, climbing...
24:18 – Why 'passion' is essential in research
26:30 – How greenery improves body and mind
30:01 – Dealing with eco-anxiety
32:14 – Advice for aspiring academics

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