About

A lecture by Dr. R. (Ralf) Kohlhaas of SRON about satellite instruments for Earth observation, at Theater Diligentia, The Hague, on 14 December at 20:00.

What to expect

Dr. R. (Ralf) Kohlhaas of SRON explains how satellites help us follow changes on Earth, in the atmosphere, on land and in the oceans.

The lecture covers how passive optical sensors work and what information they provide.

  • Passive optical sensors and reflected sunlight
  • Examples from ESA, NASA and commercial missions
  • Dutch contributions to Earth observation
  • New instruments and techniques for the future

FAQ

Who gives the lecture?

Dr. R. (Ralf) Kohlhaas, OptX – Optica-expertise voor de ruimte, Nederlands Instituut voor Ruimteonderzoek (SRON).

What is the lecture about?

About Earth observation from space: how satellites give reliable information on processes in the atmosphere, on land and in the oceans.

How passive optical sensors work

Applications from ESA, NASA and commercial missions

Dutch contributions to the field

New instruments and techniques

How do I reserve a seat?

Reserve a seat through the organizer's reservation page: natuurwetenschappen-diligentia.nl

Who organizes the lecture?

The Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Natuurkunde 'Diligentia'.

Getting there

Diligentia, Lange Voorhout 5, 2514 EA Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, NL

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