Suggested by: Dirk Tiede, Martin Sudmanns
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| Example data for a thermal acquisition during a hot summer day in a city |
Short description
Understanding urban heat dynamics is critical for addressing challenges related to climate change, urban planning, and sustainability. Thermal data from various sources, including satellite imagery and aerial photographs, provide valuable insights into phenomena such as heat islands and green space changes. By analysing these data at multiple scales and times, it is possible to assess and monitor urban thermal behaviour more effectively.
The goal of this master thesis is to perform a multiscale analysis of thermal data as part of the funded project “Prometheus” – Progressive Methods of Thermal High-Resolution Earth Surveillance for Urban Sustainability. The study may focus on one or many of the following topics (tbd):
- Comparing day and night thermal data to analyze urban heat distribution patterns.
- Delineating urban heat islands based on thermal data pattern (spatial/temporal), urban structure and additional data integration
- Investigating the relationship between heat islands and changes in urban green spaces over time.
- Combining thermal data from different scales, such as high-resolution aerial imagery and satellite data, to enhance spatial and temporal understanding.
The outcomes are expected to contribute to sustainable urban planning
strategies by providing actionable insights into heat management and green
infrastructure optimization. The results will be documented with clear
methodologies to support further applications in urban sustainability projects.
As soon as possible
Prerequisites/qualification
+ programming skills
+ Earth observation
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