Earth Observation

The Earth Observation (EO) Group is a research unit within the Department of Physics and Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. We work in the field of satellite, airborne and drone remote sensing applied to Earth observation. Our focus is on the development of new techniques for processing EO data, including algorithm design, image analysis tools, advanced statistics, pattern recognition and signal processing. These methods are applied to synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, SAR and laser altimetry, and optical remote sensing instruments, with science objectives mainly focused on the Arctic Ocean and other Norwegian priority areas.

The EO Group is host to several externally-funded research projects focused on the remote sensing of sea ice properties (ice types, thickness, roughness) and ocean applications (waves in ice, oil spills) in the Arctic. These projects aim to improve our understanding of important geophysical processes, support better monitoring capabilities, and upgrade forecasting in the Arctic.

We offer a selection of interesting Master's projects in Earth observation.

All vacant positions in the EO-group, including PhD projects, are advertised on Jobbnorge