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Fifth
International
SPLIT REMOTE SENSING®
PROFESSIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL 2018

International SPatial LITeracy (SPLIT) Remote Sensing for Land Ecosystems and Natural Hazards

Location: Prague, Czech Republic Date: June 11-16, 2018 The event has been completed!

Hands-on Workshops as An Effective Means of Learning

SPLITRS 2018

After Split (2014), Thessaloniki (2015), Chania (2016), and Dubrovnik (2017), SPLITRS 2018 is taking us to Prague, Czech Republic. Once again, an intensive learning remote sensing program for professionals and graduate students will be offered at a great location, “a land of great natural beauty and astounding cultural heritage”. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

FEATURES OF THE EVENT: 

The event has been completed. SPLIT RS 2018 was attended by early career professionals and students from  Germany, Italy, Estonia, Ireland, Sudan, Croatia, UK, Portugal, China, USA, Netherlands, Denmark, and Czech Republic.

Hands-on Workshops as An Effective Means of Learning

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FIELD TRIP: Karlstejn Castle and Koneprusy Caves

LiDAR processing with LAStools 

Remote sensing in geo-hazard assessment

The DART model (Discrete Anisotropic Radiative Transfer)

Synthetic Aperature Radar (SAR) for land-cover mapping

Biophysical parameters for Biodiversity

WE are flying again: UAV / drone: Background, Field work – Processing 

  • Flight exhibition: eBee fixed-wing and Kingfisher rotary-wing UAVs
  • Land cover / habitat mapping with drones
  • Basic principles of GNSS
  • Collector for ArcGIS; Vertex IV; GreenSeeker
  • Localization of GCPs
  • Building mosaic and digital models
  • Supervised classification

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SPLITRS 2018 in Prague, Czech Republic

Karlstejn Castle !

OUR GOAL

This intensive and advanced, 6-day learning event, presents best insights into most recent techniques learned from top international professors and researchers through hands-on sessions and lectures. Participants will learn about different remote sensing applications using UAS (drone), LiDAR sensors, SAR, and various RS software. Learning about information extraction techniques will be an integral part of the school program in 2018.

The program will not demand prior comprehensive knowledge of remote sensing, but basic understanding is recommended. Participants are expected to follow the program throughout the six days and they will receive a certificate of attendance specifying each of the lectures followed.

SPLITRS is a non-profit school.

HANDS-ON LECTURES:

  • Flying UAV and data processing

  • LiDAR processing with examples of different projects

  • Remote sensing in geo-hazard assessment

  • SAR – Introduction to SAR

  • The DART model

SPLITRS news

***27-29 June 2018 – SPLITRS, RSPSoc and FESB are organizing 6th International Conference on “Small Unmanned Aerial Systems for Environmental Research” – UAS4Enviro2018 from 27-29 June 2018 in Split, Croatia: http://uas4enviro2018.fesb.unist.hr/
ABSTRACT submission deadline: 01 April.

***17 Nov 2017 – SPLITRS Workshop on Water Quality in Bowling Green, Ohio. The U.S. Geological Survey and America view funded SPLIT RS to organize a series of educational and outreach events and videos for high school and university students:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkmhoMQihvhRb1I8DpQ2wNw

***RSPSoc members can publish their article in IJRS Gold Open Access for a reduced article publishing charge (APC) of £485 / €667 / $800, which represents a discount of over 70% on the standard APC.

***29 Sept 2017 – SPatial LITeracy – SPLIT through ART exhibition in Bowling Green State University, Ohio:
https://mobile.twitter.com/sentineltribune/status/913792707402878977/video/1

SPLITRS 2018 IS TAKING US TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

Set like a jewel in the very heart of Europe, Prague throughout its long history has played a significant role in continental politics and culture. Now firmly ranked among the most visited European destinations, Prague’s old town has been accredited as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Charles Bridge, built in the 14th century at the direction of King Charles IV who is said to have laid the first stone himself, leads you to Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square and the Astronomical Clock. Beyond the main sights, there are endless opportunities for diversion in Prague, from brewery tours to river cruises, but often the most memorable time is that spent just sitting at a shaded cafe, drinking in the atmosphere of this unique and beautiful city.

https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Prague.d180014.Travel-Guide-Activities

….and much more

POSTER SESSION!

Bring Your Poster!
Discuss your work with our lecturers!

  • Land ecosystem dynamics
  • Forest classification
  • Forest information / Forest fire
  • Biodiversity
  • Ecosystem-human interactions
  • Geo-hazards
  • or any other topic

Field Trip Karlstejn Castle and Koneprusy Caves

Karlstejn Castle is a large Gothic castle founded 1348 CE by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor-elect and King of Bohemia. The castle served as a place for safekeeping the Imperial Regalia as well as the Bohemian/Czech crown jewels, holy relics, and other royal treasures. Located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Prague above the village of the same name, it is one of the most famous and most frequently visited castles in the Czech Republic.

Karlstejn is within the Protected Landscape Area Czech Karst. We will also visit Koneprusy Caves http://jeskyne.cesky-kras.cz/english/

Venue: Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. University campus is located at the edge of Prague, with a good public transport to downtown and to the airport.

https://www.fzp.czu.cz/en/

Virtual visit to the faculty is here: http://video.czu.cz/tour/2016/FZP.html

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Registration Fee:

PROFESSIONALS: 630 Euro
STUDENTS: 450 Euro

Fee includes:
-Lecture and hands-on material
-Wild Ice-breaker with exotic food and beverage
-Prague at night – City tour
-Bus tickets to/from the Castle

The university has a canteen (serving lunch and dinner) and two restaurants.

ACCOMMODATION

Prague offers a wealth of attractions and it is a popular tourist destination. Book your accommodation as soon as possible.

You should organize your own accommodation.

We recommend the student hostel rooms. There are very nice double rooms with bathroom. The price is reasonable: 800 CZK (~€32) for double room/night; 430 CZK (~€18) per person/night. Book as soon as possible; there is a limited number of rooms. Check for more information under Venue.

Hotels and Hostels

There are many hotels and hostels in Prague.

You may check:

Booking.com for Youth Hostels

Expedia.com for Hotels

SPLITRS is not providing accommodation.