Much of our planet is covered by water, but what happens in and around it often remains out of our sight. How can we get a better view? Satellites offer a perspective from space. On Thursday 3 December, during Water quality from space, discover how satellite images can help us investigate water quality.
Our water quality is under increasing pressure from pollution and climate change. Satellites can capture large areas and reveal changes such as algal blooms, oil spills or illegal discharges. But satellite images alone cannot always tell us what these changes mean or what caused them. This is where human knowledge and interpretation come in.
During the workshop, you will discover how satellites collect data and how to read satellite images. You will then examine satellite images and data yourself, looking for changes in the water and exploring what they might mean. By doing so, you can contribute to a better understanding and protection of our waters.
Join us and find out how you can contribute yourself!
Programme
| 19:30 - 19:45 hrs | Welcome en introduction |
| 19:45 - 20:15 hrs | Miha Turšič about satellites and data |
| 20:15 - 20:45 hrs | Nehis Osagie about water quality from a distance |
| 20:45 - 21:30 hrs | Get hands-on with satellite data |
About Nehis Osagie
Nehis Osagie is a researcher at Waag Futurelab. His work focuses on how ecosystems function and how they can inspire a world that is supportive and just for all living beings.
Over Miha Turšič
Miha Turšič is senior researcher planetary imaginaries at Waag Futurelab. His work explores the connections between technology, science and the arts, with a particular focus on space research, planetarity and international collaboration.
Enforce
This event is part of a series of activities and workshops organised within the European Enforce project. Over the course of four years, Waag Futurelab explores how data collected by citizens can support environmental enforcement and help protect a healthy living environment. Waag leads one of eight case studies in the project. Read more about the Enforce project page, or check out our other events for this project on the official project website.
Waag Open
Every first Thursday evening of the month, Waag opens its doors. Join us to explore, discuss, and make. At Waag Open, we don’t just talk about social issues and the future. You’ll also get hands-on with something new. Try out tools and technologies you’ve always been curious about, like the 3D printers in the FabLab, or dive into something completely unexpected, such as exploring the building blocks of DNA in our biotech lab.
Accesibility
If you are tight on funds and want to participate in this event, please get in touch with nehis ⟨ at ⟩ waag.org.
The Waag building is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. View our accesibility information here.
